Community & Government Schools

Rooted in trust. Built for impact.

For nearly 30 years, Developments in Literacy (DIL) has worked in some of Pakistan’s most underserved rural and peri-urban areas—earning trust through long-term presence, consistent delivery, and high-impact education programs. Our reputation for delivering effective, locally grounded educational solutions makes us a trusted partner for both communities and public institutions.

DIL operates through two complementary school models:

● Community Schools –

Established and directly managed by DIL in close partnership with local communities

● Government Schools –

Public schools where DIL implements its core programs to improve teaching, learning, and school environments in collaboration with federal or provincial education departments

Rather than building new infrastructure, DIL partners with the Government of Pakistan to upgrade and transform existing schools. Nearly half of the schools in our network are government schools—enabling scale, cost-efficiency, and alignment with the broader public education system.

These schools—whether community-based or government-run—are designed to be safe, inclusive learning environments, particularly for girls. By leveraging community relationships built over decades, DIL delivers sustainable, high-quality education at scale.

Why It Works

We succeed because our schools are:

● Embedded in local communities, where families know and trust our educators

● Supportive, gender-responsive spaces, which increase girls’ access, enrollment, and retention

● Built on a scalable, cost-effective model, enabling growth without sacrificing quality

● Anchored in long-term partnerships, ensuring consistent delivery, teacher support, and community engagement