Continuing Malala's Dream - Educating Pakistan

The standard of living of people is an amalgamation of health, education and employment, such that one without the two cannot improve the socioeconomic status of the population. The NUR Foundation adheres to this principle, which has formed footing for its NUR Community Outreach Program. As of today, more than 18000 students from a low socioeconomic background have completed their primary and secondary education through the NUR Foundation schools. In addition, the NUR Community Outreach Program’s health component encompasses of a holistic community health provision model that comprises of primary health care centers, food banks and mobile health units that are dedicated towards improving the health indicators of the population. Lastly, vocational training and micro-financing opportunities through NUR have opened new avenues for people to enhance their skills and has broken the cycle of poverty and dependability.

‘Of the many inspiring stories, one such story is of Rihanna who belonged from a poor household in the outskirts of Lahore. With the help of her teachers at the Nur Foundation schools she was able to complete her matriculation and went ahead with further education. She is now able to afford a good lifestyle not only for herself but also for her family. Today she is working as a receptionist at a local clinic and is able to afford education for her younger sisters.Rihanna continues to be a source of inspiration for her juniors at the NUR foundation schools’.