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With every smile, the future is bright. Our dream With every smile, the future is bright. 
Our dreams take flight.
Our voices rise like soaring wings.

#pakistan #pakistanindependenceday #karachi #literacy #education #pak #paksarzameen
Join us for the Exotics for Education Car Show, wh Join us for the Exotics for Education Car Show, where jaw‑dropping cars and rare rides come together for a cause that truly matters. Fantastic food and snack vendors will be on site!

Date: August 17, 9am
Location: Gorilla Floors, Addison IL

Proceeds will fuel Thaakat Foundation’s global educational programs in Pakistan, where we operate 8 schools serving over 4,500 bright young students living in poverty in partnership with @idaraalkhair 

The proceeds from this event will help us purchase a much‑needed van to transport teachers between campuses, ensuring quality education reaches every child.

Come for the cars, stay for the cause.

Learn more: thaakat.org

Thank you to our fantastic sponsors and vendors for participating in this event!
Our campuses go beyond traditional education. STEA Our campuses go beyond traditional education. STEAM, martial arts, robotics and English fluency courses are just a few of the wonderful opportunities we provide for our students. 

Every child deserve the best education the world can offer!
We provide hundreds of economic relief grants annu We provide hundreds of economic relief grants annually, empowering people to excel in their trade, stand up their business and support their families.

Watch Khamsi’s story, we hope it will bring you as much joy as it brings to us.

If you love what you see, please double click ❤️ and share on.
➡️ SWIPE to see pictures of the week, onsite a ➡️ SWIPE to see pictures of the week, onsite at DREAMS Pakistan. 

There is so much happening behind the scenes. In the last 12 months alone we’ve onboarded more than 80 new staff members to make sure we appropriately resource areas like HR, STEAM, sports, meal planning, infrastructure, IT, medical leadership and so much more. Here’s what your contributions made possible- 

✨200,000 meals served this year
✨ 4,500+ total school enrollees, up 60% over last 12 months
✨2 new facilities launched
✨70% female student body at our IT institute 
✨Campus network now includes DREAMS 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,college and IT institute 

A special thanks to our grantors who help to catapult our mission forward, multiplying the impact of every dollar you contribute as an individual.
In the shadows of the landfill, life at DREAMS Cam In the shadows of the landfill, life at DREAMS Campus 2 is marked by daily hardship, but inside our gates, something extraordinary is rising.

Thanks to the generous support of Waqf Global Foundation, our on-campus Bread Bank is making sure no family goes hungry.

Here, fresh naan is offered at 90% below market price making it accessible to those who need it most. For a family of 5–7, this means a warm dinner each day. No more skipped meals. No more parents sacrificing their portion so their children can eat.

And the hands that knead and bake each loaf? They belong to the incredible women from our own community. Every naan is not just a meal, it’s a symbol of dignity, empowerment, and opportunity. Our bread chefs are all female, creating meaningful work, pride, and a ripple effect of hope.

Each month, thousands of fresh loaves are baked in our Bread Bank. And every one of them helps nourish more than just bodies, it nourishes futures.

Thank you, Waqf Global Foundation, for being a vital part of this story.
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#DREAMSCampus2 #breadbank #WaqfGlobalFoundation #foodsecurity #womenled #empowercommunities #nourishinghope #fromhungertohope
Reptile encounters = next-level learning! This wa Reptile encounters = next-level learning!

This wasn’t your average school day! Students came face-to-face with real-life reptiles in an unforgettable hands-on experience. 

From scaly skins to slithering movements, curiosity took the lead as kids learned all about these incredible creatures up close.

It’s interactive moments like this that turn learning into an adventure and make school something to look forward to.

Huge thanks to Idara Al Khair for bringing the reptile world to our campus!
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#reptilelearning #handsoneducation #wildaboutlearning #reptilesintheclassroom 
#funwithreptiles #interactivelearning 
#schooladventures #curiousminds 
#learningisfun #reallifelearning #reptileshowcase #futurescientists #learningthroughexperience #idaraalkhair #educationbeyondbooks
In communities where food insecurity is a daily re In communities where food insecurity is a daily reality, the Central Food Kitchen is a beacon of hope.
Every meal prepared here brings comfort, nutrition, and a chance for our students to grow, learn, and thrive.
Today’s tasting plate introduced fresh vegetables some for the very first time.
Because every child deserves the nourishment they need to reach their full potential.
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#centralfoodkitchen #pakistan #healthyeating #foodprep #nutrition #healthyfood #nourishment #endpoverty #homegrown #freshfood
From open land to a thriving hub of learning Campu From open land to a thriving hub of learning Campus 4 is where dreams take root! 

With STEAM, sports, nourishing lunches, and state-of-the-art spaces, students are empowered to grow, lead, and thrive.

Made possible by the Ali & Ayeza Impact Fund 🙏
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#educationforallchildren #campus4 #karachi #karachischools #schools #learning #thriving #learning #tomorrowsleaders
STEAM education is transforming the way our studen STEAM education is transforming the way our students learn and create. Join us as one student takes you behind the scenes of an exciting hands-on activity where curiosity sparks innovation and learning comes to life!
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#education #transforminglives #school #learningisfunwithus #knowledgeispower #endpoverty #pakistankids #pakistan #lifechanging #youth #leadersoftomorrow
In the midst of Karachi’s extreme summer heat, t In the midst of Karachi’s extreme summer heat, thousands of families continue to face the harsh reality of food insecurity. 

To help ease the burden, we distributed food relief bags filled with everyday essentials like rice, flour, lentils, oil, and spices which are carefully packed to support entire households for several weeks.

These distributions are a vital response to a growing need, especially for student families already living on the margins. 

As conditions become more challenging, the importance of sustained support like this becomes even more urgent.

Through collective effort and compassion, we’re working to ensure that no family is left behind.

#reliefthatmatters #communitycare #karachirelief #foodsecurity #togetherwecan #lifesupport #helpinghands #feedtheneed #endpoverty #karachi #pakistan
Hello from our students at DREAMS, Pakistan. SWI Hello from our students at DREAMS, Pakistan. 

SWIPE for more smiles.
Our team is working hard to bring the coolest expe Our team is working hard to bring the coolest experiences to our students. 

Living in poverty makes the possibility of school difficult. Many students struggle in staying regular.

By providing added value such as on-campus meals, digital fluency, neat life experiences(like this!), learning labs and career guidance—it helps to ensure we can keep them in school. 

Thank you donors for powering our work every day.

Partner: @idaraalkhair
Our mentors at UCLA Thaakat, Aarib and Joshua work Our mentors at UCLA Thaakat, Aarib and Joshua work with our students weekly, building on their English language skills. 

The end result? 
🔹More confident students.
🔹Improved English language skills.
🔹Students who will serve as peer mentors for others.

Thank you to our staff and program lead Saba Sheikh for helping our students to reach their full potential!
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#learning #learningenglish #teaching #virtuallearning #tutoring #brighterfutures #endingpoverty #education #strongertogether #leadersofthefuture
With trained staff, reliable care, and a safe, cle With trained staff, reliable care, and a safe, clean environment, we are rewriting the story of childbirth in Sierra Leone. This is the beginning of a future where every mother and child has the chance to thrive.

Our goal is to build up new health facilities and schools in communities of need around the world. By creating a holistic environment where education and wellness go hand in hand, we can help catapult communities to lift themselves out of poverty. 

#maternalmortality #healthcare #sierraleone
Favorite moments of the week ❤️ From students Favorite moments of the week ❤️

From students caring for our livestock to new babies being born at our care clinics, every day is special. We have you to thank for it.

S/O to our ground teams for working in immense heat to make these programs a reality.
A story of new beginnings. From dark and sunken to A story of new beginnings. From dark and sunken to bright and strong, every child deserves a place to learn that feels safe, joyful, and full of hope.

SWIPE>> to see the transformation of the Abdul Shukar Ilm Academy in Sierra Leone.

Students are happier.
Staff are happier.
We can't wait to improve learning outcomes.
From 15% literacy to limitless dreams. 🌟 In ar From 15% literacy to limitless dreams. 🌟

In areas around Jam Chakro, Pakistan, only 15% of women could read or write. But change is happening one door at a time. 

Thanks to ongoing outreach, 49% of our 4,000 students are now girls, and 70% of our college enrollees are female. 

These young women aren’t just learning, they’re inspiring entire families. Education is giving them wings, and they’re dreaming bigger than ever. 💫
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#girlseducation #empowerher #changemakers #girlpower #knowledgeispower
After the success of our virtual tutoring program After the success of our virtual tutoring program in English language last year, we felt we needed to scale the experience.

We’re excited to share that @duolingo apps have been seamlessly integrated across all campuses. 

Additionally, a group of 5 students get to bridge their Duolingo experience with weekly support from our UCLA team! The Duolingo learning will be supported with conversational and debate skills, further building student confidence. 

Thank you to @uclathaakat and Presidents @jthomas0 @aaribshahab for thoughtfully leading the mentorship program. Meanwhile, @sabasheikh__ , our program lead ensures success through and through.
We are thrilled to announce that we have officiall We are thrilled to announce that we have officially adopted a sister campus, DREAMS Campus 1 in Pakistan!

What started as a few humble classrooms has grown into a vibrant learning community where over 2,000 students now learn, play, and dream bigger every day on the Idara Al-Khair Welfare Society school grounds. 

The energy on campus is electric, students are cheering at the new opportunities this brings:

 ✅ More inter-campus collaborations
 ✅ Expanded resources — from meals to STEAM education
 ✅ New playgrounds, archery, and beyond!

A heartfelt thank you to the Ali-Ayeza Impact Fund for making these dreams possible. Your support is opening new doors for generations to come.

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Want to Smash Poverty?

CITY HOSPITAL

Help us construct a state-of-the-art 50-bed medical facility with a focus around ear, nose, and throat (ENT) health and more broadly supporting head and neck departments. The facility will be 4 floors and will offer other specialized medical services in the fields of:
Pediatrics
Dermatology
Dental
Orthopedics
Psychiatric
Nutrition
Service Area Our service area covers everything in Karachi from Jam Chakro to the north to outskirts of New Karachi to the south. With a 10 km radium from the hospital, we operate five schools and run several civic and food development programs in partnership with IAK to serve these communities. Cost and Timeline The total cost of the 4 floor hospital will be approximately $600,000. Each floor will cost $140,000. We have already purchased the land and will begin construction promptly in 2023 as soon as we have reached our first funding goal of $200,000.

Want to Smash Poverty?

Water Well

We had set a goal in 2021 to establish 10 solar powered clean water wells. By the end of 2021, we had established 18 total! Each well will cost $2200. Our goal is to raise enough to build 10 this year. See a breakdown of the costs per well below. Please donate the complete $2200 at one time for your well via this page and send us a note at ubawany@thaakat.org with your name, beneficiary name and any additional information you need us to be aware of.
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Want to Smash Poverty?

Emergency Flood Relief

According to the UN’s Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), heavy monsoon rainfall and floods have affected some 2.3 million people in Pakistan since mid-June, destroying at least 95,350 houses and damaging a further 224,100.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Most immediately there is a need to provide food relief. Our team is on the ground in Dadu village, located in Interior Sindh and is surveying the area. Other non profits have already established tents and temporary living shelters until the water recedes.

There is a need to provide at least 1000 food relief packages (at $15 each) containing: Cooking Oil (1 LTR), Flour (10 KG), Rice (3KG), Sugar (1KG), Soaps, Spices, Milk Pack (1 LTR), Salt, Matchsticks, Lentils (2KG), Tea.

Want to Smash Poverty?

Sponsor a Child

Your monthly contribution helps provide the year long support for a well deserving child, including:

  • Books, supplies and facilities for the year General Healthcare and Emergency Medical Aid
  • Weekly visits with students’ families for counseling and encouraging attendance, especially among young girls
  • An investment in ongoing expansion of classrooms
  • Maintenance and operations of newly installed water filtration systems that for the first time in the area, provide fresh, safe water

* You can cancel or change your monthly support at any time
100% of proceeds will go towards these causes.

Want to Smash Poverty?

General Donations

More than 85% of total funding comes from the general public. We don’t have big pockets but we hope to achieve great things and can only do this with your support. As much as we plan ahead, we are always in need of funds. Your donation to our general fund helps to ensure we are covered especially in our most difficult times.

Donations can be designated to a specific project, or they are distributed across project sites in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Pakistan.

100% of proceeds will go towards these causes.