Iqra Fund

Iqra translates to "read" from Arabic. Iqra Fund provides educational opportunities for women and children in remote villages of northern Pakistan.

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Support and #empower our girls this school year! #Donate to a classroom of 30 girls in #baltistan #Pakistan & #letgirlslearn today! Link in our profile.

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Two weeks left to support #girlseducation in Pakistan! $30 covers one girl's supplies and books for 1 year. How many #girls can you help? #Donate on our link & #LetGirlsLearn today!

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Education from an early age is very important to keeping students jn school because it creates a foundation for learning. Children who start school from an early age are more likely to stay in school as they get older. The teachers at ECS are trained and mentored by Iqra Fund's staff to help them grow and develop in their position. #IqraFund #education

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Sabeen, a student of Early Childhood Development II at LRC Passu, says, "I want to become a teacher. I like ging to school because I like books. I like the library area and reading many pictures and making stories." #girlseducation #IqraFund

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Primary school girls work together to create new goals for their local school system. #girlseducation

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Hira, a student of Early Childhood Development II at LRC Passu, says "I want to become a policeman and beat the thieves." #girlsrights #girlseducation #vsco #vscocam

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Primary school girls show homework to teacher at Sultanabad Primary School in Basho

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By working specifically with girls, female teachers can represent their needs and promote girl-friendly learning environments, such as clean hygienic facilities.* In their #leadership role at school, female teachers can foster a younger generation that is aware of #equalrights based on example.

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Iqra Fund field officers ask community members to answer a survey about education in their village.

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Here is a photo of Iqra's dedicated ‪#‎teacher‬, Naila, following up with her students about whether or not they met their academic targets that were made at the beginning of the semester and if not, why. ‪#‎LetGirlsLearn‬

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This Mother's day donate on behalf of your Mother. Send a future mother to school – and send your mother a Mother’s Day card! Donate on our website (http://iqrafund.org/donate.php) or mail in a check. Email the special message you want to share with your mother and her email address to [email protected]. We’ll do the rest!

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Educated #Mothers are more likely to send their daughters to school and to provide better nutrition for the growth of their children. Iqra Fund hopes to #empower girls through education, so one day, they can pass on their knowledge and create a cycle of healthy, educated families that are prepared for the #future.

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Looking for Mother's Day gifts on Amazon.com this year? Shop with your AmazonSmile account and 0.5% of your purchase will go directly to supporting girls education through Iqra Fund! 

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Iqra Fund teachers thrive as professional leaders by participating in regular teacher trainings and mentorship opportunities. Our teachers have a love of learning, achievement, and self-betterment, and they share these inspiring ethics with their community members and students.

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Students discuss the results from their last exam with their teacher in Sost, Pakistan.

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Here is a photo of some of Iqra's early childhood development students. These #education programs work on basic language, social skills, and formal #learning skills to help students succeed in primary #school.

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Great advice from an ‪#‎inspiring‬ young woman. ‪