Spreading the Light
“Asma cannot go to school but I’m there for her. I teach her whatever I learn at school every day. My school principal has also helped me get some old school books for Asma. I just want every girl of my village to be able to go to school. I …Read More
Painting a Colorful Future
“We live surrounded by fear and uncertainty. Small issues can spark violent clashes between different ethnic groups in our area. I just want peace so that we live our lives fully, do our businesses, sit freely on the sidewalks and our children do not miss school even for a day. …Read More
Community Hero!
“Every Sunday, we get together to plant mangrove saplings. Everyone participates, including old men and children. It is important to protect the environment we live in. Fishing is the most integral part of our livelihood. Disappearing mangroves could mean less fish and increased coastal erosion and damage from storms. I …Read More
A Gift of Literacy
“Just a few days ago, as I was about to begin my Aagahi session, one of the women in my class pulled me down in excitement. She had brought a newspaper. I sat with her quiet and motionless with my eyes on her while she tried to read the paper. …Read More
From Humble to Harvard
“Akhter was really worried about money. He wasn’t able to make ends meet for his family so I offered him a loan for his business. I’m a bridge between people who want to help and the ones who need help. I get enormous satisfaction from knowing that education has empowered …Read More
From Obscurity to Soaring Heights
“Almost 43% of TCF graduates secure A+ and A grades. Many of them feel that money is the barrier that keeps them from going to some of the top universities in Pakistan. I want them to believe that if they work hard and focus, they can break through all these …Read More
International Policy Digest Features Interview with CEO of The Citizens Foundation
This interview, taken by Justin L. Wilson, was originally published in International Policy Digest
The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is one of the largest non-profit organization in Pakistan in the field of education. It was founded in 1995 by a group of citizens in Karachi.
TCF’s CEO, Asaad Ayub Ahmad, has been an …Read More
Yasmeen ki Kahani- Aagahi ka Safar
Yasmeen ki Kahani from The Citizens Foundation on Vimeo.
This is the Story of Yasmeen, a TCF Alumni and a mentor for the Aagahi Adult Literacy Program which provides illiterate women from rural areas and urban slums around TCF schools an opportunity to learn how to read and write Urdu and …Read More
Twelfth TCF Golf Tournament 2015
The Twelfth TCF Golf Tournament, organized by The Citizens Foundation, was held on the 20th of December at Karachi Golf Club Karsaz. The two day tournament was held as part of an annual fundraising event aimed at empowering more underprivileged children across Pakistan with an opportunity to transform their lives …Read More
TCF Golf Tournament 2015
Karachi, December 20, 2015: The 12th Golf Tournament organized by The Citizens Foundation (TCF) brought together 315 golfers of the city who played at Karachi Golf Club, Karsaz. The 2-day tournament was a fund raiser which generated proceeds towards enabling more children across Pakistan with access to a quality education.
TCF’s Students are its Brand Ambassadors
Originally Published in Slogan
Chairman of TCF Mushtaq K. Chhapra, in conversation with Ayesha Hoda.
What factors led to the establishment of The Citizens Foundation (TCF)?
Back in 1995, the socio-economic and security situation in Pakistan was very bleak. We – the six founding directors of TCF – kept discussing what we …Read More
Jahanzeb – A Lesson in Survival
TCF – Jahanzeb Last edit (hopefully) from The Citizens Foundation on Vimeo.
“TCF stood with me like a mother. When I gave up, when I wavered, when I lost hope, TCF stood by me like a mother would for her child”.
23 Steps closer to 141 Schools for Peace
Following the tragic massacre of 141 students of the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar last year, TCF launched the ‘141 Schools for Peace’ initiative aimed at building 141 schools, each as a tribute to the innocent lives lost. A year down, TCF has successfully built 23 schools and is …Read More
Beating the Odds: University Students lend a Helping Hand
Published in the Express Tribune
TCF’s Alumni Development Programme developed in tandem with the Institute of Business Adminstration (IBA) is aimed at providing students with opportunities to further their educational pursuits and achievements through enrolling in universities. The program focuses specifically on supporting TCF school graduates towards securing admission into post …Read More
Why Should you Join Rahbar? Mah Bibi Agha
Why should you join Rahbar? Mah Bibi Agha from The Citizens Foundation on Vimeo.
Hear about Mah Bibi Agha’s experiences as a volunteer for TCF Rahbar; A Mentorship Program aimed at the development of youth as responsible individuals and productive members of society.
Nardban – Teachers Interviews 2015
Nardban – Teachers Interviews 2015 from The Citizens Foundation on Vimeo.
Hear about the journeys of several TCF School teachers, from their experiences of teacher training to testing and their little moments of pride and joy in between!
Anum Fatima – TCF Alumna 2006
Anum Fatima – TCF Alumna 2006 from The Citizens Foundation on Vimeo.
Meet Anum Fatima, a TCF Alumni whose journey began from a TCF classroom in her community to Harvard Summer School! Like many other students, Anum has faced great odds to pursue her dream of education.
APPNA Michigan Campus Video
APPNA Michigan Campus Video – 2014 from The Citizens Foundation on Vimeo.
The TCF-USA chapter launched the APPNA Michigan Campus and along with it, the prospect of a better and brighter future for girls in Julkey Punjab.
TCF Chakwal
TCF Chakwal from The Citizens Foundation on Vimeo.
Education is changing the lives of girls like Nadia, allowing them an opportunity to build their lives and break free from the bounds of poverty and despair engraved within their families and communities.