Our Primary Project:
As We Rise School
Currently: The As We Rise School in Muridke, Pakistan
At the heart of As We Rise is our pilot school for underserved girls in Pakistan. Currently, we’re proudly:
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Renting a modest building that serves as a safe, nurturing educational space
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Educating 39 bright young students, many of whom are attending school for the very first time, including religious and ethnic minorities (Pashtun, and Christian students)
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Providing a holistic learning environment that covers academics, and community-building
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Despite limited space, this school has become a symbol of hope and opportunity; our mission is possible. It's happening. Every book opened and every question asked is a step toward breaking cycles of inequality.
What’s Next: The Literacy Initiative
Our next chapter focuses on empowering girls to tell their stories.
Through our upcoming Books Beyond Walls program, we aim to:
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Introduce a structured digital literacy and storytelling curriculum
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Train girls in typing, and creative writing
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Help students author original children’s books reflecting their lives, dreams, and identities
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Launch a “Traveling Library” — where students will share these books in storytelling sessions with younger children and university students in surrounding areas
Our Future Goal: A Bigger School for Broader Impact
As our student body grows, so does our dream. Our next goal is to purchase a permanent school building that can:
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Accommodate more students from the local community
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Provide stable classroom space, a library, and areas for workshops and storytelling sessions
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Serve as a community hub for educational programming and youth empowerment
Join us in building a brighter future
We’re not just teaching girls how to read...we’re helping them write their own futures. Whether through funding, partnerships, or simply sharing our story, your support makes a difference. Any contribution is worthwhile.
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Together, we rise.