Education · Pakistan · Impact

Every child deserves the chance to learn

We are building a foundation dedicated to expanding access to quality education for underprivileged children across Pakistan.

Full launch planned for 2029 — the work begins now

26M+ children out of school in Pakistan
40% of Pakistani adults are unable to read or write
1 in 2 girls in rural areas never complete primary school

Our focus areas

What we're building toward

Three interconnected pillars — designed for long-term, measurable impact in the communities that need it most.

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Access to Education

Removing financial and structural barriers so every child — regardless of income, location, or gender — can enrol and stay in school.

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Teacher Development

Equipping educators in under-resourced communities with training, materials, and support to deliver quality instruction.

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Digital Literacy

Bridging the digital divide by providing technology access and skills that prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

"An educated Pakistan is a prosperous Pakistan. Change begins one classroom, one child, one opportunity at a time."
— Usman Abbas, Founder

Roadmap

Three years to launch

We are in the early phase — laying the groundwork carefully before committing to communities we intend to serve long-term.

2026

Foundation & Research

Legal entity registration, needs assessment in target communities, and building an advisory network of education experts.

2027

Partnerships & Pilots

Forming NGO and government partnerships, running small-scale pilot programmes, and refining our model based on real outcomes.

2028

Fundraising & Infrastructure

Formal fundraising campaign, scholarship framework, and operational infrastructure to support scale.

2029

Full Launch

Public launch of the Umar Abbas Foundation with active programmes, reporting, and community accountability built in from day one.

Umar Abbas, Founder

The founder

Driven by a belief in education as a fundamental right

Umar Abbas has spent his life witnessing first-hand the transformative power of education — and the devastating gap that exists for millions of children across Pakistan who never get the chance to experience it.

This foundation is the culmination of a lifelong conviction: that access to quality education is not a privilege, but a right — and that with the right investment, structure, and community trust, lasting change is possible.

Umar Abbas

Founder, Umar Abbas Foundation