TCF-USA North East Ohio Chapter: Dinner to Empower
Event Date: February 24th, 2018
Guests from both the Pakistani and American community were left moved by human rights activist, Samra Zafar, at her keynote speech for…
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Recognizes TCF’s Commitment to Education
“The City of Houston commends and appreciates The Citizens Foundation for its great commitment to service locally and internationally, helping improve the education of our underprivileged youth”
Senator Chris Van Hollen Advocates TCF
“TCF does outstanding work in providing hope and education to underprivileged boys and girls”
Then Congressman, now Senator, Chris Van Hollen venerates TCF and its methods.
World At Risk
A report, now sold as a book, on the action taken by the United States to prevent production of weapons of mass destruction, and terrorism. TCF-USA receives funds from Vintage Books through sales of this report.
Honorable Mr. Mike Honda Stands with TCF
“TCF continues to show its dedication to giving all children the opportunity to receive an education in a safe, supportive environment”
Mr. Mike Honda, a congressman who served as a representative for California, speaks of TCF’s commitment to the future of Pakistan.
Honorable Mr. Lee Hamilton Congratulates TCF
“TCF’s efforts on behalf of the children of Pakistan help alleviate poverty, combat feelings of hopelessness, and expand the reach of opportunity”
Mr. Lee, a Co-Chair of the 9/11 Commission, and former Congressman, praises the mission of TCF’s work.
Sonia Baig Expresses Gratitude
“I was very impressed with the facilities and eagerness of all the children to learn because of the environment created in these schools”
Sonia, a young 14 year old TCF supporter from Minnesota, shares her experience at one of The Citizens Foundation schools.
UNESCO Prize for Literacy, 2017
An award given by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to recognize excellence and innovation in the field of literacy.
The Citizens Foundation was one of the three recipients of the 2017 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy.
Wise Initiative Qatar Foundation: Wise Award
Each year, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards identify and promote six innovative projects facing the challenges of global education.
In 2010, TCF was awarded and recognized as one of the top six projects for its local and global efforts.
Clinton Global Initiative
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) formed in 2005 to implement solutions to the world’s leading problems. CGI brings together hundreds of leading corporate CEOs and president of the most effective foundations.
The Clinton Global Initiative recognized The Citizens Foundations as a leader in creating the tools to deal with problems regarding …Read More
Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The Schwab Foundation awards the Social Entrepreneur award to those who “harness the power of the market forces and business principles to solve social problems, from poor health-care to unemployment”.
The Citizens Foundation’s Mushtaq Chhapra, a co-founder and director as TCF, was awarded the Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year …Read More
Dr. Azra Raza Commends TCF
“TCF teaches women to express their feelings fearlessly, and to stop anyone trying to damn the bright spark of their potential”
Dr. Raza, a celebrated figure in the world of medicine, gives a speech about the difference TCF is making.
Leslie Mass, Ph.D, Wonderstruck by TCF
“The work of TCF exemplifies the commitment to education and educational reform that is missing from the public sector”
Leslie Mass, a TCF-USA volunteer, talks about how TCF is fulfilling its citizenship duty.
William Dalrymple Applauds TCF’s Teaching
“The quality of teaching provided, in many cases, equals that of Pakistan’s smartest private schools”
William Dalrymple, a winner of numerous awards as an author, discusses his visit to the TCF schools in Pakistan.
Nicholas Kristof gives a Glowing Review of TCF
“I visited several of the TCF schools on this trip — and, wow!”
Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times writer and regular contributor to CNN, gives his glowing review of what TCF is.
Pakistan is home to the most frenetic education reforms in the world
EVERY three months, Shahbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab, gathers education officials around a large rectangular table…