Urdu press release attached
GCT’s new school building in Malir district emerges as powerful public-private alliance aims to educate 660 underserved children.*
Karachi
In a shining example of public-private collaboration to combat illiteracy in Sindh, Green Crescent Trust (GCT) has announced a transformative partnership with the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) and two leading charitable organizations to educate 660 out-of-school children in the underserved rural belt of District Malir, near Education City.
This initiative marks a major milestone in GCT’s ongoing mission to provide quality education to children from marginalized communities. The school, previously operating for over a decade in a modest building in Bakhsu Goth—on land generously donated by a GCT benefactor—will now move into a newly constructed state-of-the-art campus.
The new school building has been constructed by Mohammad Shafi Trust, which fully financed the development, while Khuddam Education Trust donated the land. SEF will continue to support the project by covering the recurring academic expenses, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.
The upgraded facility will initially enroll 330 children from 22 nearby villages, with plans to double the enrollment to 660 students in two shifts, providing education up to Class 10. These villages collectively house a population of over 10,000 residents, many of whom have had limited access to educational opportunities.
The inauguration ceremony of the new school is expected to be a high-profile event, with Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani likely to preside. SEF Managing Director Gahanwer Ali Laghari is anticipated to attend as chief guest, and Mian Amjad Hafeez, trustee of Muhammad Shafi Trust, will be the guest of honour.
GCT CEO Zahid Saeed emphasized the significance of this achievement:
“Our drive to end illiteracy in Sindh is gaining strength every year thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, private sector partners, and government institutions. Insha’Allah, the day is not far when every child in Sindh will have access to quality education for a brighter, more prosperous Pakistan.”
