✨ A New Chapter for Niasolo ✨ Last week, the community of Niasolo in Shigar celebrated something extraordinary: the inauguration of a brand-new Early Childhood Development (ECD) center and upgraded classrooms and washrooms at the Government Primary School. More than 50 young children are now enrolled in ECD, and nearly 200 students are pursuing their education at the primary level. For the first time, this new wave of learners is on track to continue into middle and high school—an achievement that stands in stark contrast to national averages in Pakistan, where fewer than 40% of students transition to secondary education. This milestone is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and the belief that children in remote mountain villages deserve the same future as any child, anywhere. As the Director General of Schools Gilgit-Baltistan shared at the inauguration: “I wish other NGOs also support the Government Education Department as Iqra Fund is doing.” For 13 years, Iqra Fund has been working in partnership with government and communities across Baltistan to make this vision possible. From just 64 students in 2012, we now support over 5,000 students across 22 villages—the majority of them girls. Niasolo is proof of what happens when communities, government, and Iqra Fund come together: a future where children don’t just go to school—they keep going, further than ever before. 📚💙 Here’s to the first generation of Niasolo students who will grow up with education as their foundation, and leadership as their future. Iqra Fund (fb)

As children across the U.S. head back to school this fall, students in Baltistan are doing the same - under far more difficult conditions. Floods have destroyed homes, bridges, and classrooms. Some children now study in tents. Others walk across washed-out roads just to reach school. Iqra Fund is making sure education does not stop. From Early Childhood Development centers to computer literacy, university scholarships, and Lady Health Worker training for young women, your support keeps learning alive and builds resilience for the future. 💙 This back-to-school season, stand with the children of Baltistan. Together, we can keep classrooms open, safe, and thriving. www.iqrafund.org/donate (fb)