Schools Without Walls
In many parts of Pakistan, education is a luxury that far too many children cannot access. For children living in slums, on the outskirts of towns, or in remote rural areas, going to school is often out of reach due to poverty, societal barriers, and a lack of available resources. New Destinations: Schools Without Walls seeks to change this reality by bringing education directly to the children who need it most.
In partnership with CWDA (Children’s Welfare and Development Association), we are able to offer children a chance to attend classes in places where traditional schools don’t exist. With classes of 25 children per group, we provide uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies to ensure that these children have everything they need to learn. This program is especially significant for girls, who, in many of these communities, are often the last to receive an education. Due to cultural and economic pressures, girls in impoverished areas are frequently overlooked when it comes to educational opportunities. Through this initiative, we are working to change that narrative, one child at a time.
Mission
To encourage, train, and support children in developing basic educational skills, giving them a foundation that will empower them to build a brighter future.
Vision
We aim to provide children—especially those from the most marginalized communities—the opportunity to attend school. For most of the world, attending school is considered a basic right; however, for children in Pakistan’s poorest neighborhoods, it remains a distant dream. Our mission is to make that dream a reality, helping children access education and change the course of their lives.
Why Do This?
In 2008, after witnessing the harsh reality of children forced to work in workshops, restaurants, or roam the streets all day due to their families’ inability to afford education, CWDA took action. The organization began offering classes in the slums of Lahore, using the Punjab textbook syllabus to provide quality education to children who had been denied the chance to learn. Since then, the program has grown, and we now educate more than 200 children. Over the years, more than 10,000 women have been empowered, and 1,000 children have received a primary education through this program, many of whom have been able to continue their studies in regular schools. By giving these children a solid educational foundation, we are not only changing their lives but also setting them on a path to brighter futures. These children are no longer confined to a life of poverty and labor—they are gaining the skills and knowledge that will open doors to opportunity and success.
