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What if the only thing standing between a child and their future was a classroom?

My name is Zoha Yasir and I'm a third-year BSc Psychology student, driven by a fascination with the mind and a desire to empower others to grow, heal, and thrive. I’m also a self-taught crochet artist and run Crochet by Zoha, a small business that grew from a passion for creativity. Outside of academics and art, I’m dedicated to volunteering and love being part of projects that create positive change in communities. My journey blends psychology, creativity, and service — all driven by a deep love for connection and impact and this summer, I’ve joined hands with The Citizens Foundation (TCF) to do something that matters.

Right now, over 26 million children in Pakistan are out of school and more than half of them are girls. That’s not just a number — it’s a generation. It’s all little girls who watch school buses drive by from behind a window — wondering what it feels like to hold a backpack, not a broom. It’s the boys who’s never held a pencil, only tools to earn for his family. These are children with limitless potential, trapped in a cycle they never chose. 

And we can change that.

TCF is building hope, brick by brick — with over 2,000 schools in Pakistan’s most neglected areas. These schools are more than just buildings — they’re lifelines. They’re where 301,000 forgotten dreams are being brought back to life. Where children who once carried the weight of the world can finally experience the freedom of simply being children. And where over 14,700 extraordinary women lead the charge — not just as teachers, but as builders of hope and shapers of futures.

Being part of this programme isn’t just about volunteering. It’s about standing for something bigger than ourselves.  It’s about believing that education shouldn't be luxury — it’s supposed to be a right.

This is your chance — to be the reason someone writes their name for the first time, reads a sentence or dares to dream beyond their circumstances.

Let’s not wait for change. Let’s become it.

Every Child Deserves a Chance — Here’s How You Can Help

You can choose the level of impact you want to make:

AED 50 – Give a child the gift of education for a month

AED 600 – Support a child’s learning journey for an entire year

AED 1,250 – Empower a whole class for a month

AED 14,900 – Sustain a class’s education for a full year

AED 7,400 – Support a school for a month

AED 89,000 – Support a school and its students for an entire year

Every contribution, big or small, plants the seed of possibility. 

For more information or to join the movement:

+971 50 568 8106 or info@tcfuae.org

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