About US
Helping Students Thrive-In School and Beyond
WHO WE ARE
Aspiring Futures helps struggling children and families in Pakistan break the cycle of poverty and achieve stability by providing free education, shelter homes, mentorship, and long-term family support.
WHO WE SERVE
Aspiring Futures supports at-risk and low-income children, orphans, and families in Pakistan, primarily in Karachi and Lahore, who are facing financial barriers to success.
OUR
METHOD
Aspiring Futures provides monthly financial assistance to highly motivated, low-income students in grades 9th and 10th. In Pakistan, higher education starts after grade 10, so students who perform well continue receiving help through college.
We also offer mentorship to help students build emotional resilience, confidence, and life skills, addressing both academic and mental wellbeing.
In addition, we operate two shelter homes and one school campus in Karachi. Our shelter homes provide safe, stable living environments for children who are orphaned or at risk, allowing them to focus on their education and emotional growth. We also sponsor entire families through our Family Assistance Program, helping cover basic needs like rent, food, and healthcare so children can remain in school without interruption.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Over 24 million children in Pakistan are out of school due to poverty, lack of guidance, and unsafe living conditions.
- Families, especially those with girls often face financial and cultural barriers that prevent access to education.
- Children growing up in unstable or unsafe environments are at greater risk of anxiety, trauma, and long-term emotional harm.
Aspiring Futures provides not just education but stability, emotional support, and mentorship, helping children rebuild confidence, heal, and thrive in school and beyond.
How We Measure
SUCCESS
- Number of students and families supported
- Number of mentees who progressed to full educational sponsorship or scholarship support through mentor advocacy
- Academic progress and test results
- Consistent student attendance
- Monthly mentor reports on engagement and overall, well being
WHAT NEEDS FUNDING
- Financial Sponsorships for low-income families
- Sponsorships for high-performing mentees identified through the mentorship program
- Scholarship programs for students pursuing higher education
- Expansion of shelter home capacity
- Program expansion to reach students in Palestine
- Growth of our youth led cross-border mentorship program, with a focus on emotional wellbeing, confidence, and global connection
