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Jun

19th

Josh (Against the Grain)

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Out on DVD and digital download now, Josh (Against the Grain) is a film that sheds light on Pakistan and its people’s push for equality. Josh explores the education system, class separation, women’s rights, feudalism and the youth movement happening within the country today. After a heavily sold out theatrical debut, Josh has been released on DVD...

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Jun

19th

Recent Event Recap

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It’s less than six months into the new year, and already Developments in Literacy is having a monumental year! Dedicated volunteer-run chapters across the country have continued to put on spectacular events of all sizes to showcase the great work that DIL does in an effort to fundraise for the education of children in Pakistan....

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Jun

19th

DIL Students Visit California Middle School

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This past April, DIL 8th-graders from Karachi had the opportunity to visit a school in the United States for the inaugural Menlo / American India Foundation (AIF) International Youth Summit. Bringing together students from Pakistan, India and Bay Area schools, the event focused on commonalities in leadership, art and culture among the students. Through its...

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Jun

19th

Technology Integration in Learning and Teaching

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Project-Based Learning at DIL Schools Critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork are key 21st century skills students entering the workforce of tomorrow need to master. DIL is at the forefront of providing opportunities for our students to acquire these skills while also integrating technology into the learning process. Project-based activities are an important component of...

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Jun

19th

Meet Eight-year-old Child Worker And Head Of Household, Akash

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To most eight year olds who are heading to play in the lush green fields surrounding the DIL Subodero School in Khairpur, Akash sounds like an old man. “I have to make sure I’m at the shop for the second shift; I need to save up a lot of money to get my brothers out...

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Jun

13th

In honor of Dad, shop at AmazonSmile through 6/15/14!

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In honor of Dad, shop at AmazonSmile through 6/15/14 and Amazon will donate an extra $5 to Developments In Literacy Inc. Visit the our DIL shop here! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0843213 

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Mar

13th

May 18th, 2014: DIL LA Walkathon

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Jul

19th

Enrollment and Graduation Numbers up in 2013

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The DIL program experienced another growth year in 2013, with year-end enrollment numbers crossing 18,700 and the number of graduates from Grades 5 & 8 combined at over 1,800. Our first matriculating class of 12 students all passed with flying colors, while 94% of the students sititng Grade 8 board exams cleared on to the...

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Apr

15th

DIL Libraries Cross 80,000 Books in 2013

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DIL is happy to report that our elementary school children now have the dedicated resources, space and time  to develop the love for reading, courtesy of the DIL Libraries and Reading Program. Over the course of 2013, the Program focused on activities in three area – librarian staffing, training and introduction of reading diagnostic tools....

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