The mission is to improve the quality of education available to the average Pakistani child by reforming public schools through pilot projects and advocacy, ensuring holistic development and equal opportunities for all students.
Zindagi Trust is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan, where its flagship programs are actively implemented in government schools. In addition to its operations in Pakistan, Zindagi Trust is also registered and actively supported by chapters in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. These international chapters help raise awareness and support fundraising efforts to sustain and scale the Trust’s impact in Pakistan.
Zindagi Trust operates several transformative programs aimed at improving the quality of public education in Pakistan. These include:
School Reform: Transforming government schools into model institutions through better infrastructure, training, and systems.
Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE): Equipping students with essential life skills to help them make informed, confident decisions.
Breakfast Program: Offering nutritious morning meals to ensure students stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn.
Art and Chess Curriculum: Cultivating creative expression and strategic thinking by integrating arts and chess into the regular curriculum.
Music Education: Encouraging self-expression and emotional development by incorporating structured music classes into the school day.
The Breakfast Program ensures that students receive a nutritious meal every morning, which helps them stay energized, focused, and ready to learn.
LSBE is a curriculum adopted in Sindh and Balochistan that empowers children to protect themselves and promotes their well-being by teaching critical thinking, decision-making, and confidence to navigate real-life challenges.
Zindagi Trust introduced art and chess into its school programs to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills among students, aligning the curriculum with contemporary educational standards.
Zindagi Trust has introduced structured music education as a core part of its holistic learning approach. Through trained instructors and curated curricula, students explore vocal training, instruments, and musical appreciation. Music not only nurtures creativity and cultural awareness but also enhances emotional intelligence, discipline, and confidence, helping students express themselves in healthy and constructive ways.
The Trust manages SMB Fatima Jinnah Government Girls School and Khatoon-e-Pakistan Government Girls School in Karachi, transforming them into model institutions through comprehensive reforms.
Zindagi Trust's advocacy has led to significant policy changes, including:
Banning corporal punishment in Islamabad and Sindh.
Adopting LSBE curriculum in Sindh and Balochistan.
Introducing a new teacher evaluation format to improve education quality.
Advocating for school consolidation to enhance efficiency.
The Trust works closely with government bodies to implement educational reforms, pilot programs in public schools, and advocate for policy changes that improve the quality and accessibility of education.
Donations can be made through the official website at zindagitrust.org/donate , where options for one-time or monthly contributions are available.
Yes, donations to Zindagi Trust are tax-exempt in the United States and Pakistan, and the organization is Shariah-compliant in its management of Zakat.
Your donation supports various initiatives, such as providing nutritious breakfasts, educational materials, teacher development programs, and holistic education, directly impacting the lives of Pakistani children.
You can become a change-maker by volunteering at Zindagi Trust. Opportunities are available in various capacities, and interested individuals can apply through the official website.
Absolutely! Zindagi Trust encourages individuals to become fundraising champions to support our mission of transforming public education in Pakistan. Here's how you can get involved:
You can create a personalized fundraising campaign through our dedicated platform: fundraise.zindagitrust.org. Follow these steps:
Create Your Fundraising Page: Visit Create Your Fundraiser and fill in the required details, including:
Title: Give your fundraiser a compelling name.
Cause: Select the specific program you wish to support, such as General Education, Breakfast & Health, Arts & Sports, Teacher Development, Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE), or Infrastructure.
Occasion: Optionally, tie your fundraiser to a personal event like a birthday, anniversary, or personal challenge.
Story: Share your motivation and why this cause matters to you.
Submit for Review: Once submitted, our team will review your fundraiser. You'll receive an email notification once it's approved and live.
Promote Your Fundraiser: Share your fundraiser link with friends, family, and your social network to garner support.
You can reach out via email at [email protected] or call +92 21 34305614 / 111-111-439. The head office is located at Khatoon-e-Pakistan Government Girls Secondary School, Opposite Aga Khan Hospital, Stadium Road, Karachi.