"The Pakistan Literacy Fund is a US-based and registered non-profit organization that aims to work towards improving the state of education and literacy in Pakistan."
PLF Philosophy and Vision:
"It is Pakistan Literacy Fund's firm belief that the lives of ordinary people are directly linked to their individual levels of education. There is no doubt that the lack of quality and mass education is a key factor in the poor economic standard of living and domestic activities of a nation, specially the youth. It is necessary to channel the energies of such youth towards that which would improve their hopes for the future and, thereby, that of the country. Education is an empowering force and one that aims to liberate the minds and hearts of a society. It is PLF's objective in recognizing this as a fact and working towards such an endeavor. Whereas there are several organized groups supporting and working for this cause in Pakistan, we have chosen to work with CARE Foundation, whose organizational leadership and experience in this arena, we have found, not only to be noteworthy, but also exemplary. CARE Foundation is an independent indigenous Pakistani organization and, therefore, most able to tackle the task at hand. PLF supports the work and educational activities of CARE Foundation (Pakistan), the while realizing that there are others in the field that also aspire towards similar goals and objectives. We join hands with all who are sincerely working towards improving the future prospects of the disenfranchised ordinary peoples of Pakistan."
The website for the CARE foundation is www.carepakistan.org. CARE Foundation is currently running over 200 schools with over 135,000 children as well as other vocational training facilities. PLF is also working through the Pakistan Literacy Project: www.pakliteracy.blogspot.com and is also available on www.facebook.com.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Seema Aziz at the OPEN DC forum!
Fireside Chat with Seema Aziz, the force behind Bareeze and CARE Foundation Pakistan.
Seema Aziz is one of those rare entrepreneurs who has managed to create and innovate the best known textiles brand (Bareeze) in Pakistan while at the same time has diligently built her social organization (CARE Foundation) which educates over 135,000 children through 190 schools in Pakistan.Join OPEN DC in meeting Seema to hear about her journey and learn how CARE Foundation is making the difference on the ground by creating a system for delivering quality, low cost education which can be replicated across Pakistan. This is truly an inspiring story filled with words of wisdom on how compassion combined with entrepreneurial zeal and acumen can deliver real change on the ground.
Cost: Member $5.00, Non-members $10.00, at the door $15.00
When: March 28th, 2010 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: The address is TSP, Suite #100, 3040 Williams Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22031
Seema Aziz is one of those rare entrepreneurs who has managed to create and innovate the best known textiles brand (Bareeze) in Pakistan while at the same time has diligently built her social organization (CARE Foundation) which educates over 135,000 children through 190 schools in Pakistan.Join OPEN DC in meeting Seema to hear about her journey and learn how CARE Foundation is making the difference on the ground by creating a system for delivering quality, low cost education which can be replicated across Pakistan. This is truly an inspiring story filled with words of wisdom on how compassion combined with entrepreneurial zeal and acumen can deliver real change on the ground.
Cost: Member $5.00, Non-members $10.00, at the door $15.00
When: March 28th, 2010 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: The address is TSP, Suite #100, 3040 Williams Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22031
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