Education:

Education is a neglected field in Pakistan Recent data suggests that Primary school enrollment is very low in Pakistan.

In addition nearly 30% of children drop out from the 3rd class onward. Generally parents cannot afford to send their children to school. The expenditure of uniforms and books cannot be afforded by parents who have five to six children. To fight illiteracy, ten Home - Schools have been established by HOPE in Manzoor Colony, Mujahid Colony and Bilal Colony. These Schools are run in the homes of the Community girls. The neighbor hood children attend the school. In addition, the community girl does not need to venture out of her house. Many teenage girls drop out of school after class 5, because no secondary school is present in the area. These girls are provided books as well as taught by other educated girls in the community. They are then encouraged to give private high school examinations. Text books are provided free to the children. Presently, no fees is taken from the children. The furniture for the school including black board, Dari, chairs, table etc are also provided. In addition, efforts are directed towards improving mothers literacy through Adult Literacy Classes Mothers are taught to read and write using simple techniques. This will help raise awareness in mothers on different issues. The Education Programe of HOPE is being supported through the SSGA Programe of the Embassy of Japan and self help.

HOPE Formal Schools:

School for children who cannot afford to go to school. Text books provided free of cost. Qualified teachers from the community teach the children. Majority of the children in these impoverished area, who were unable to attend school are now studying in the HOPE School. HOPE School in Karachi provides primary and secondary education to children in the impoverished areas. Nearly 750 children are studying in the morning and evening shifts in Karachi. A science laboratory also provides matric in science facility where no other science school is present. In Thatta, where educational facilities are lacking, nearly 250 children are studying up to Primary School. Most of the children in Thatta work in the fields and do not go to school. We also tried to maintain a good education standard in the Thatta school.