Making a Difference (Since 1988)
Making a Difference (Since 1988)
In Pakistan, a large portion of the population does not have access to proper education. Diya Pakistan is a professionally managed charitable organization that is committed to eradicating poverty by promoting literacy.
Since 1988, Diya has reached out to talented, financially distressed students with more than 600,000+ merit scholarships valued at more than US$ 10.5+ million, enabling them to continue their education. The impact is eye-opening.
Its vision is to defeat poverty by building an Educated Pakistan
Disbursed more than US$ 10.5+ million in merit scholarships
Its mission is to work towards employable education
Established 200 community home schools enrolling more than 8,000 street kids
Awarded 600,000+ merit scholarships to deserving students since 1988
Linked with 2400+ schools, colleges, universities & institutes across Pakistan
Committed to transparency and accountability at all levels
Led by Pakistanis in the Middle East and Pakistan, supported by global donors
Trustees cover all operational costs; donations support free education
Since 1988, Diya has provided more than 600,000+ scholarships worth more than US$ 10.5+ million in financial assistance. Our primary focus is to reach out to financially distressed students across rural and urban Pakistan, enabling them to continue their education. Field visits and feedback from the annual survey program provide strong evidence that our donors’ money is making a positive impact on the lives of many of the otherwise forgotten students and their families.
In 2013, Diya expanded its scope of activities to address the chronic unemployment challenge in Pakistan. Diya has started a vocational training stipend program to assist students who are unable to pursue higher education to acquire employable skills.
Also starting in 2013, Diya has launched the Future Leaders Program (Rahnuma) to groom extraordinary talented students through coaching, education scholarships, and career advisory services.
Since 2006, Diya has grown exponentially driven by a significantly higher amount of donations received from our local and international supporters. This was a direct result of increased awareness about Diya’s activities, confidence in the integrity, commitment, and professionalism of our people, and the confidence that the donations are reaching the most deserving beneficiaries and making a significant contribution to their lives.
