Reaching Every Child
Enrolling children who have never been to school, and welcoming them into the classroom with open arms.
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SINCE 1996 • OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN
Out of School Children Program — bringing every child in Muzaffargarh into the classroom
Many out of school children in Pakistan have never stepped into a classroom at all. In Muzaffargarh, where the literacy rate stood at just 29% in 2013, GEF has opened schools within a kilometer of children’s homes and enrolled the children who had been left behind.
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239
Ghazali Schools in Muzaffargarh
23,744
Children Learning Today
29%
District Literacy Rate in 2013
1 km
School Within Reach of Every Child
WHY THIS MATTERS
Millions of children in Pakistan have never stepped inside a classroom
In 2013, Muzaffargarh’s literacy rate stood at just 29%, and countless children had never been enrolled in school. Under the auspices of the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), and co-sponsored by DFID, GEF set out to change that. We mapped the district, found the areas with no schools, and opened new Ghazali schools within a kilometer of children’s homes, so distance would never again keep a child out of class.
239
Ghazali schools now running in Muzaffargarh
23,744
Young minds learning in these schools
3
Essentials provided free: books, school bags, and shoes
PKR 42,000
Annual cost to educate one child
WHAT THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
How we support child education for out-of-school children
Schools Within Reach
New Ghazali schools built within a kilometer of children’s homes, in areas that had none.
Help open a school →Free Learning Materials
Free books, sturdy school bags, and comfortable shoes, so no obstacle stands in a child’s way.
Provide learning materials →Teachers & Communities
Regular teacher training workshops, and a Teachers’ Forum that helps parents see the value of education.
Fund teacher training →WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
Choose how you want to support child education.
PKR 3,500/ month
Bring a Child Into School
Covers books, learning materials, and teacher support for one out-of-school child enrolled in a Ghazali school.
PKR 42,000/ year
Sponsor a Child for a Full Year
Funds a complete year of education for one child who was out of school, from enrollment to the final exam. A lasting form of Sadaqah Jariyah.
Sponsor nowPKR 1,200,000/ one-time
Build a Village Classroom
Funds the construction and furnishing of a classroom for 30–40 children in an area with no school nearby.
Build a classroomPROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
From a 29% literacy rate to 239 schools and 23,744 children learning in Muzaffargarh.
When GEF began its work in Muzaffargarh with the Punjab Education Foundation and DFID, education was out of reach for far too many children. By mapping the district and opening new schools close to home, GEF has built a network of 239 schools. More and more families now line up at our doors, and we continue to open new schools and welcome more children into the Ghazali family.
Help more children start school →Questions our donors ask
Is this program Zakat-eligible?
Yes. Your Zakat directly supports deserving out-of-school children from low-income families, covering their books, school bags, shoes, and schooling costs.
Where does the Out of School Children Program work?
The program works in Muzaffargarh district in Punjab, under the auspices of the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) and co-sponsored by DFID.
How do you reach children who have never been to school?
We map areas with no schools, open new Ghazali schools within a kilometer of children’s homes, and work with families through our Teachers’ Forum to raise awareness about the value of education.
Can I donate from outside Pakistan (UK, USA, or Gulf)?
Yes. We have secure international payment options available via credit card, debit card, and bank wire. You will receive an official tax receipt immediately in your inbox.
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