About DIL
For over 28 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 around 75,392 students across 201 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.
28 YEARS OF EDUCATING CHILDREN
201
SCHOOLS
Upto 75,392 STUDENTS ENROLLED
65% FEMALE
ENROLLMENT
The Vision
We envision a Pakistan where every child has access to high-quality education that empowers them to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
The Mission
Developments in Literacy (DIL) delivers transformative education to underserved children in Pakistan—especially girls—by operating high-quality schools, empowering local educators, and innovating technology solutions to ensure that every child succeeds.
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 we serve.
EQUITY
We exercise fairness, compassion and respect when dealing with each other and those around us.
EXCELLENCE
We are 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 are willing to try out different pioneering approaches.
