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Without access to quality education, her future could be one of hardship and limited opportunities.

The Living Hope Project believes every child deserves a chance to rise above their circumstances. By providing free, high-quality education in a supportive Christian environment, we aim to give children like Samirah the tools and confidence to pursue brighter futures. Through education, Samirah can break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to her family and future generations.

Because every child matters.

Samirah lives in Baddomalhi with her two sisters and baby brother. Her father, a Christian, has passed his faith to the family, but being poor, female, and part of a minority leaves Samirah marginalized.

Shazad

Shazad works in a brick factory from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., enduring the grueling heat, and returns in the evening to work until late. This exhausting routine leaves him too tired to attend school. His meager earnings are just enough to feed himself and his baby sister. Without an education, Shazad faces a future trapped in poverty, working endlessly in the brick factory

Without an education, Shazad faces a future trapped in poverty, working endlessly in the brick factory

The Living Hope Project exists to change stories like Shazad’s. By providing free education, we give children a chance to escape child labor and build brighter futures. With the right tools, Shazad can learn to read, write, and unlock opportunities that break the cycle of poverty for him and his family.

Because every child deserves hope and a future.

And if I donate ..?

At the Living Hope Project, we operate with the bare minimum of overhead costs. We do not outsource fundraising, website management, or any other activities. This means that nearly every penny of your donation goes directly to supporting the children we serve. For example, we require only about £100 a year to maintain our website and printed materials.

As a registered charity, we can also claim Gift Aid on your donation, making every contribution go even further.

But what does your money buy?

£15: Provides essential school supplies like books and stationery for a child.
£50: Covers a child's school uniform and shoes for the year.
£150: Supports the education of one child for an entire year, including tuition and resources.

Your generosity directly transforms lives, enabling children from underprivileged backgrounds to access education, hope, and a brighter future. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Human Development report

A few facts about Pakistan

Here's a summary of the key issues:

Literacy and Enrollment Challenges:

Literacy Rates: 61% of males and 37% of females cannot read or write.
Dropout Rates: Half of the 12 million children who enroll in primary school each year fail to complete a full year.

Resource Allocation:

Low GDP Spending: Pakistan spends only 1.9% of its GDP on education compared to 4.1% in the UK.
Insufficient Infrastructure: With 150,000 schools for a population of 185 million, the ratio of schools to students is inadequate.
Gender Inequity: Only one-third of schools are for girls, despite most schools being single-gendered.

School Environment and Teaching Quality:

State Schools:
- Often rely on one teacher for 150 mixed-age pupils.
- Teachers face low morale, with absenteeism being a common problem.
Private Schools:
- Frequently operate from rented spaces or teachers’ homes with no government support.
- Overcrowded, poorly ventilated facilities with limited or no electricity.
- Teachers often lack training and earn inadequate wages.

Access Barriers:

Gender Disparities:
- 23.5% of females and 46.8% of males complete secondary school.
- Young girls are disproportionately affected, with over 80% failing to enroll due to harassment risks and safety concerns while traveling to school.
Geographical Barriers:
- Some children travel 7-8 km to reach school.
Economic Pressures:
- Students are often expected to engage in manual labor, provide bribes, or endure corporal punishment.
- Teachers frequently supplement incomes with second jobs due to low salaries.

Basic Necessities:

Many schools lack drinking water and have inadequate toilet facilities.

Implications:

The described conditions highlight systemic neglect and inequity. Addressing these issues will require:

Increased funding for infrastructure, teacher training, and equitable access to education.
Policy reforms to protect children, especially girls, and ensure safe learning environments.
Community engagement and NGO interventions to support underprivileged students.

These challenges make projects like the Living Hope Project even more critical in transforming the lives of underprivileged children.

Samirah