Recipient of the Month
Foundations for Education - Guatamala

DIL (Developments in Literacy)
(supporting basic literacy in remote and rural areas of Pakistan)

Since 1997, DIL has been establishing schools in remote and rural areas of Pakistan with an emphasis on the education of girls. DIL's objective is 'to spread literacy, and eliminate a pervasive resistance to education." Before opening a school, DIL gains the support of a respected village elder who helps DIL to convince the village of the importance of female education. Projects are monitored by experienced, trustworthy individuals who regularly visit the schools to gauge the progress of students and the standard of teaching. Travel costs by DIL executive are paid for by the board member them self. This results in every cent of donor's contributions going to education.

Give Girls A Chance is supporting girls at two schools: DIL ALI and DIL SHAHEEN.

DIL ALI has 113 students in classes from Nursery school to Grade 6. While Grades 1 to 4 have separate classrooms, the nursery and kindergarten share a classroom, as do Grades 5 and 6.

Needs & Wants:

• Basic school supplies, particularly those items that promote reading and writing
• Additional classrooms

DIL SHAHEEN has 112 students from nursery to Grade 8.

Needs & Wants:

• Funding for teacher training
• Funds for a roof for the nursery room; the money to put up the walls has already been raised.