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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 of the orphanage.” Akash was […]
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 […]
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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 next level. DIL’s drop-out rate […]
