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TCF-USA, KANSAS PLAYS CRICKET FOR A CAUSE … THE TCF CAUSE!

Tcf Usa — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:18:36 +0000

Move over, Shahid Afridi! TCF-Kansas holds their first annual gala on the cricket pitch. Both mens’ and womens’ teams got their bowlers ready and their batsmen/batswomen in position. Here is a message from our friends in Kansas: The sun was out, overcast clouds, gentle breeze, wonderful friends, delicious food and two awesome ladies teams (the […]

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ZAFAR ALI RECEIVES FULL SCHOLARSHIP FROM LEWIS & CLARK UNIVERSITY

Tcf Usa — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 07:34:03 +0000

Who could have imagined that a truck driver’s son hailing from Landi Kotal would go on to attend a prestigious college in the USA. Zafar Ali, who graduated from our TCF School – Yusuf Khan Campus at Hawke’s Bay, Karachi in 2013, recently completed his IB diploma Program from the United World Colleges on a […]

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TCF-USA TAKES FIRST IN SKOLL FOUNDATION COMPETITION

Tcf Usa — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:41:52 +0000

TCF Wins the Skoll Social Entrepreneur’s Challenge! Last month, The Citizens Foundation-USA participated in a fundraising competition held by The Skoll Foundation. This competition brought together Skoll recognized organizations who are doing impactful work around the world and making a difference. Coinciding with TCF’s Ramadan campaign, the Skoll fundraising project aimed to win first place […]

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AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY

Tcf Usa — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:38:27 +0000

Uneza Akhtar, Director of Administration, Completes 10 Years of Service at TCF-USA The brief given to me was to write my TCF story and experience working with the organization for 10 years. If I say that day one seems like yesterday, it would not be an exaggeration. The most meaningful and gratifying aspect of my […]

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IBA signs MoU with TCF to help students in aptitude tests

Tcf Usa — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:19:15 +0000

The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, and The Citizens Foundation (TCF), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),

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Causes to support this Ramazan

Tcf Usa — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:12:02 +0000

Ramazan is about giving ourselves a second chance at life.

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Educate Pakistan moves forward

Tcf Usa — Sun, 15 May 2016 11:58:36 +0000

The Citizens Foundation is doing an amazing job, and I’m honoured to be here.

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TCF takes over management of 89 Government schools across Pakistan

Tcf Usa — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:01:56 +0000

The Citizens Foundation (TCF) has taken over management responsibilities of 89 Government schools across Pakistan in order to help improve the quality of education, school administration and enrolment of out-of-school children.

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Kulfi seller from IBA – the story of Zulfiqar Chachar

Tcf Usa — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:21:40 +0000

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Rabbi Zidni Ilma

Tcf Usa — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:58:26 +0000

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CODING IN KARACHI

Tcf Usa — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:11:14 +0000

TCF Volunteer, Amani Ahmed, holds computer science workshop for TCF students. March 21, 2016 A few years ago I was introduced to the TCF family when I attended my first TCF Gala for the Washington chapter in 2012. I was truly amazed at TCF’s dedication to enriching the lives of impoverished children in Pakistan through […]

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Road to Enlightenment – Fatima ki Kahani

Tcf Usa — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:40:46 +0000

Fatima’s father didn’t believe in the need to educate girls. But after being persuaded to send his own daughter Fatima to school, he believes it is one of the best decisions he has made for his family.

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Skoll Documentary – Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy

Tcf Usa — Thu, 14 May 2015 08:04:32 +0000

TCF is transforming the lives of young underpriviliged children across Pakistan. Walk through our journey of picking children off the streets and putting them into school.

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Working Her Way Through

Tcf Usa — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:55:01 +0000

Overcoming adversity and embracing life, Ujala is a diligent student of grade II at TCF St. Louis Missouri Campus in Ghazi Minara, Sheikhupura, Punjab. This promising 8 year old comes across as a very bright and quick-witted student, hence, is highly valued by her teachers. Ujala’s mother supports her family by stitching clothes at home […]

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This is Something Every Girl Needs!

Tcf Usa — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 04:28:30 +0000

The following post has been submitted by a TCF volunteer, Durraiz Vazeer, in recognition of the International Day of Girl Child. Durraiz is currently completing his BSc in Economics, Politics and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin in Canada. International Day of the Girl Child, a globally recognised day declared by the United Nations celebrated […]

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Education Will Make Pakistan’s Youth an Asset

Tcf Usa — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:42:22 +0000

This post originally appeared in the HuffingtonPost written by Los-Angeles based freelance journalist David Gardner for The Citizens Foundation Imagine sending your children to school and there are no teachers. You might go to the principal’s office to see what’s going on and to ask when the staff is likely to return. But the principal […]

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Naila’s Passion for Writing

Tcf Usa — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:33:40 +0000

Naila is a hardworking student of class II at TCF Ohio Primary Campus, Khyber Paktunkhwa. She has a pleasant personality and her friends enjoy her company. Naila’s father is the only breadwinner of the family and her mother is a housewife. Naila’s favourite subject is Urdu and she likes writing stories. “I love to write […]

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An Artistic Soul

Tcf Usa — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:20:27 +0000

Sumaira Ilyas is a 13 year old student, studying in grade IV of the TCF Taisar Town Campus II in Karachi. She hails from a family of six siblings and very supportive parents. Sumaira takes great pride in her studies, and is a hardworking student, “I am so thankful to TCF for giving me the […]

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A Fervent Student

Tcf Usa — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:30:38 +0000

12 year old Jameela is a grade V student studying in TCF Mansehra Campus located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Hailing from a lower middle class family Jameela has five siblings, three of whom are also studying in the same school. “English is my favourite subject and I love to write, reading takes me into a different […]

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At the Peak of Her Potential

Tcf Usa — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:08:13 +0000

Anoosha is a hard working student currently studying in TCF Radiant Way Campus I, in Khushab – Khyberpakhtunkhwa. Her father found out about TCF School through word of mouth and got her admitted as it was close to their community. Hailing from a humble background, Anoosha’s parents were motivated to let their daughter avail the […]

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