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Josh (Against the Grain)

Josh (Against the Grain)

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 and video on demand through […]

Recent Event Recap

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. We are excited to share […]

DIL Students Visit California Middle School

DIL Students Visit California Middle School

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 cross-cultural exchange and educational initiative […]

Technology Integration in Learning and Teaching

Technology Integration in Learning and Teaching

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 our IT curriculum. Through the […]

As the sole provider in his household, Deedar Ali’s biggest challenge is doing his schoolwork and keeping pace with his peers. He is 7 years old and a DIL student.

As the sole provider in his household, Deedar Ali’s biggest challenge is doing his schoolwork and keeping pace with his peers. He is 7 years old and a DIL student.

As the sole provider in his household, Deedar Ali’s biggest challenge is doing his schoolwork and keeping pace with his peers. He is 7 years old and a DIL student. “The more I walk in the fields and through the market with my tray full of chickpeas and masala, the more I sell, so it’s hard for me to justify […]

Exemplary DIL Student Hosted by DIL Trust UK in London

Exemplary DIL Student Hosted by DIL Trust UK in London In February, DIL Trust UK hosted an exemplary DIL student from Orangi, one of the largest slum settlements in Asia, on a trip to London. Currently in the 9th grade at DIL Mehran School, Areej Fatima dreams of becoming an independent businesswoman. Although the majority of girls in Orangi do not […]

Enrollment and Graduation Numbers up in 2013

Enrollment and Graduation Numbers up in 2013

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 next level. DIL’s drop-out rate […]