About DIL
For over 27 years, Developments in Literacy (DIL) has been at the forefront of providing high-quality education to thousands of underserved children across Pakistan. Today, we proudly serve more than 61,000 students across 191 schools, empowering them with the tools to succeed in an ever-changing world. Our alumni are making remarkable strides in fields such as medicine, engineering, and public service, shaping a brighter future for Pakistan. Together, we are building a foundation of hope, opportunity, and progress for generations to come.
27 YEARS OF EDUCATING CHILDREN
191
SCHOOLS
61,448 STUDENTS ENROLLED
70% FEMALE
ENROLLMENT
The Vision
We believe that no child in Pakistan, no matter how poor, should be denied access to a life-changing education. All children should have an equal opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute toward the socioeconomic betterment of their communities. To ready them for academic and vocational success in the twenty-first century, DIL’s student-centered model schools aim to cultivate creativity, skill in communication, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit.
The Challenge
Many out-of-school children are trapped in a cycle of poverty, vulnerable to exploitation. Living in underserved areas deprives children of access to basic resources, erecting numerous structural barriers to their growth. In Pakistan, only 14% of students make it to high school, more than 60% of women are illiterate, and fewer than half of all girls are enrolled in school. Education is the key to empowering young girls—lifting children, families, and entire communities out of poverty and transforming society.
Our Values
COLLABORATION
We take a democratic. participatory approach to all aspects of our work.
TRANSPARENCY
We exercise strong internal controls and transparency, remaining fully accountable to our donors and the people whom
EQUITY
We exercise fairness, compassion and respect when dealing with each other and those around us.
EXCELLENCE
We ore commited to achieving the highest level of impact through excellence in service delivery and educational products.
TRANSFORMATION
We transform lives and empower communities by pursuing innovative ideas and approaches that improve student learning outcomes and soft skills.
INTEGRITY
We strive to set high moral and ethical standards for ourselves and to gain the trust of others.
FLEXIBILITY
We drive and embrace change and ore willing to try out different pioneering approaches.
