Date: Apr 18, 13 Aspiring high

Like most of the children surviving in poverty, Yashwa Maseeh works to support his family. He is only 8 years old and he has never known a time when he had a comfortable bed or more than enough to eat. Yet, there is one source of joy in his young life – his school. When he goes to school everyday, he meets his friends there with whom he plays, shares lights snacks during break-time, he does art work and he learns something new in every lesson. Yashwa attends TCF Primary School in... Read More

Date: Apr 03, 13 Rickshaw driver today - Engineer tomorrow

Poverty, lack of education and population explosion have shackled millions of Pakistani families in regression. Their only hope to break free, is to educate their young ones. Ali Hasan’s family struggles to make ends meet but the parents are educating their children. They live in a small neighbourhood known as Rai Chand in Chiniot, Punjab. Like most of the children surviving in poverty, Ali Hasan also works to support his family. After school hours he drives a rickshaw. Although he doesn’t have... Read More

Date: Mar 15, 13 Never give up on education

Summan Saqlain is a studious girl. She is 12 years old – the eldest among four sisters. All four girls attend TCF school in Chiniot (Punjab). These sisters are popular for being the top position holders in every class. They have made their parents proud of their academic achievements. Summan’s father works as a non-management employee at a small hotel and Summan’s mother is a simple housewife. On his paltry income, it is a continuous challenge for Summan’s father to make ends meet. He admits,... Read More

Date: Mar 07, 13 One of TCF Alumni makes it to Lahore Medical and Dental College

From grade VI onwards, Ammara Batool has been studying at TCF school in Minhala (near Lahore, Punjab). After Matriculation, she completed her Intermediate from TCF Higher Secondary School - Shirin Sultan Dossa Campus in Minhala. This year she has secured admission in D-Pharmacy at one of Punjab’s prestigious medical institutes called Lahore Medical and Dental College.

Ammara is the first among her four siblings to pursue higher education. She aspires a bright future for her family.... Read More

Date: Feb 21, 13 Little helping hands

Areeba Siddique is a grade IV student at TCF primary school in Mansehra. Attending school, learning interesting lessons, playing with friends, doing artwork and reading new storybooks are treats for this little girl whose family is struggling to survive in abject poverty.

Areeba’s father works as a labourer in the fields in the area. Areeba, along with her other siblings, helps her father in the fields. Back at home, she is her mother’s little helper – Areeba has been taking care of chores... Read More

Date: Feb 04, 13 Working at a Kiln but dreaming of greatness

Sajan Ali is 12 years old, a age when most children his age go to school and play. Sajan, along with his entire family, works at a kiln making mud bricks. The family is struggling to survive in their rural home, Ferozwattowan. Sajan’s parents and siblings work long days and reach home – tired and hungry. Young Sajan dreams of getting away from the Kiln. His dreams and hopes are being nurtured at TCF Primary School – Sapphire Campus where he is a student in grade V.

Sajan is a studious,... Read More

Date: Jan 03, 13 ‘I have a dream…’

Mohammad Kashif Ali shoulders the responsibility of running his household alongside his parents. His father used to work but his bad habits (including addiction) took a toll on his health and nowadays he is mostly bedridden. Kashif’s mother works as a maid at TCF secondary school – Yousuf Khan Campus at Hawks bay, Karachi. In this same campus, Kashif studies in grade VIII.

Life has played a rough hand but Kashif takes it in his stride. He sells boiled eggs, carries bricks at construction... Read More