The Human Development Foundation (HDF) is a non-profit dedicated to empowering communities in Pakistan. Since 1997, we’ve tackled poverty through programs in education, health, economic growth, environment, and social development, helping people build lives of dignity, opportunity, and hope.
At HDF, we go beyond aid to create lasting change. Through programs in education, health, economic growth, environment and social development, we empower communities to rise above poverty, ensuring that children learn, families thrive and generations flourish. We believe lasting transformation begins when people are empowered from within.
Founded by Pakistani expatriates in 1997, HDF set out to empower rural communities in Pakistan. With a vision of every child in school, healthcare for all, clean water and self-sustaining communities, HDF works to break the cycle of poverty and restore dignity.
At HDF, every act of kindness creates a ripple of hope. Your support brings education, healthcare, clean water and opportunities for communities to thrive. By donating, sponsoring, volunteering or partnering, you join a movement transforming lives across Pakistan, turning compassion into action and hope into reality.
HDF’s Education & Literacy Program ensures that every child especially girls have access to quality learning. By building schools, training teachers, and engaging communities, we break cycles of poverty and open doors to brighter futures.
Education is not just a right, it’s a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty. At the Human Development Foundation (HDF), we believe every child, regardless of gender or geography, deserves access to quality education.
Yet, in Pakistan today:
These numbers represent lost potential and generational cycles of poverty.
These key stats reflect our commitment to empowering communities across Pakistan. Each number tells a story of hope, growth, and lasting impact created through your support
Schools opened so far
Children Enrolled
Participants Completed Adult Literacy Course
Teachers Trained
Schools are currently running across Pakistan
Students Enrollment
Girl's Enrollment Ensured
Digitally Connected Schools
This program has touched lives and created real impact. Explore these success stories to see the difference it made.
In many areas where we work, girls are the first to be left behind. Poverty, cultural barriers, and gender bias often prevent them from staying in school. That’s why girls’ education is central to our mission.
Challenging harmful norms and raising awareness about girls’ rights to education
Re-enrolling girls who dropped out due to early marriage, household labor, or lack of resources
Promoting leadership and empowerment among young girls through education and life skills
Working through Village Development Organizations (VDOs) to help parents see education as a pathway and not a burden
With your support, HDF is transforming underserved communities across Pakistan.
Building and operating schools in areas where access is limited or non-existent
Training local educators to deliver quality instruction in nurturing, inclusive classrooms
Engaging parents and communities to become advocates for education
Fostering a culture of curiosity and learning among children of all ages
Explore the projects under this program that showcase our commitment to creating lasting impact.
Location:Â Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan This formal primary school is established in 2007 in (Campus.1) Tibba Ghareeb Shah Rahim Yar Khan. Building for this school is rented by HDF There are total 169 students registered 83 Girls are registered in Primary division 86 Boys are registered in Primary division 0...
Location:Â Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan This formal secondary school is established in 2006 in Bugna Muzaffarabad. Building for this school is owned by HDF There are total 78 students registered 0 Girls are registered in Primary division 0 Boys are registered in Primary division 78 Girls are registered in Secondary division...
Location:Â Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2001 in 125-1L RYK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 57 students registered 17 Girls are registered in Primary division 20 Boys are registered in Primary division 20 Girls are registered...
Location:Â Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2002 in 123-1L RYK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 46 students registered 19 Girls are registered in Primary division 20 Boys are registered in Primary division 7 Girls are registered...
Location:Â Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2001 in 120-1L RYK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 29 students registered 16 Girls are registered in Primary division 13 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered...
Location:Â Mardan, KP, Pakistan This formal secondary school is established in 2009 in Mirwas Mardan. Building for this school is owned by HDF There are total 340 students registered 220 Girls are registered in Primary division 0 Boys are registered in Primary division 120 Girls are registered in Secondary division 0...
Location: Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan This formal secondary school is established in in (GGSS) Rahim Yar Khan. Building for this school is owned by Government There are total 426 students registered 175 Girls are registered in Primary division 35 Boys are registered in Primary division 216 Girls are registered in...
Location:Â Mardan, KP, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2001 in GHAREEB ABAD Mardan. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 125 students registered 42 Girls are registered in Primary division 83 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered in...
Location:Â Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan This formal secondary school is established in 2012 in Karachi. Building for this school is owned by ffbl by HDF There are total 127 students registered 0 Girls are registered in Primary division 0 Boys are registered in Primary division 127 Girls are registered in Secondary division...
Location:Â Mardan, KP, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 1999 in Fazal Kily-2 Mardan. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 45 students registered 27 Girls are registered in Primary division 18 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered in...
Location:Â Mardan, KP, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 1999 in Fazal Kily-1 Mardan. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 59 students registered 44 Girls are registered in Primary division 15 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered in...
Location:Â Mardan, KP, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 1999 in Fazal Killi-3 Mardan. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 14 students registered 8 Girls are registered in Primary division 6 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered in...
Location:Â Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2009 in DILEEP TMK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 19 students registered 3 Girls are registered in Primary division 16 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered...
Location: Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2008 in 71/Np (Basti Habibullah) RYK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 51 students registered 26 Girls are registered in Primary division 25 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls...
Location:Â Mardan, KP, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2006 in BAKRI BANDA-2 Mardan. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 106 students registered 49 Girls are registered in Primary division 57 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered in...
Location:Â Zhob, Balochistan, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2002 in APPOZAIÂ ZHOB. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 51 students registered 45 Girls are registered in Primary division 6 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered in Secondary...
Location:Â Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2008 in Al-Falah TMK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 35 students registered 29 Girls are registered in Primary division 6 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered...
Location:Â Mardan, KP, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2001 in AKHTAR ABAD Mardan. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 189 students registered 81 Girls are registered in Primary division 108 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are registered in...
Location:Â Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2002 in Al- Qasim TMK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 30 students registered 5 Girls are registered in Primary division 25 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are...
Location:Â Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh, Pakistan This non formal primary school is established in 2003 in AL HABIB TMK. Building for this school is provided by local community There are total 20 students registered 11 Girls are registered in Primary division 9 Boys are registered in Primary division 0 Girls are...