From Orangi to Harvard
Alumni Afreen Mushtaq’s inspiring journey with DIL.
Our Impact On Alumni
DIL Trust UK impact is best seen in the lives of its graduates—especially girls. Many have gone on to medical school, engineering, business, and public service. We also partner with scholarship programme to help girls pursue higher education. In 2025 alone, 330 DIL Alumni will receive scholarships to continue their academic journeys at universities.
DIL’s Alumni are not just continuing their education, but they are also leading, mentoring, and uplifting others. Their journeys reflect the long-term power of a DIL education and the strength of a growing, engaged Alumni community.
Our Impact On Alumni
Career Guidance & Higher Education Access
1,450 students received career guidance to help them identify their goals and strengths.
Partnering with U-GO Scholarship
Through this collaboration, we have awarded 344 scholarships to highly motivated students who demonstrate strong academic potential and face significant financial constraints.
Career Guidance & Higher Education Access
1,450 students received career guidance to help identify goals and strengths
Partnering with U-GO Scholarship
Through this collaboration, we have awarded 344 scholarships to highly motivated students who demonstrated strong academic potential and faced significant financial constraints.
Career Guidance & Higher Education Access
1,450
Students received career guidance to help identify goals and strengths.
72%
DIL graduates successfully transition from 10th grade to college.
45
Scholarships awarded at matric, intermediate, and undergraduate levels.
45
Scholarships awarded at matric, intermediate, and undergraduate levels.
137
Scholarships awarded for university education.
137
Scholarships awarded for university education.
338
Scholars are currently enrolled in universities.
Alumni-Led Summer Camp
DIL Alumni in Orangi led summer sessions for Grade 10 students,
fostering leadership and a culture of giving back through engaging
activities.
The sessions included:
- Gender equality & social awareness
- Environmental sustainability
- AI tools & digital literacy
- Art therapy & creative expression
U-GO Partnership: Expanding Opportunities for Girls
DIL Trust UK is proud to partner with U-GO to expand opportunities for young women from low-income backgrounds. Through this collaboration, we have awarded 344 scholarships to highly motivated students who demonstrated strong academic potential and faced significant financial constraints. Together, we are building a pipeline for their advancement and long-term success.
In April 2024, the U-GO team gathered in Bali for a three-day offsite with partners from 14 organizations across 9 countries. The retreat fostered cross-cultural exchange, strategic alignment, and a renewed commitment to our shared mission of empowering young women through education.
Our Impact On
Teachers
Teacher Training
DIL Trust UK teachers receive 80 hours of training per year, compared to the Pakistan public school average of one training session every seven years.
Teacher Leadership
The Parent Teacher Associations at DIL Trust UK schools have allowed teachers to build strong relationships with their students’ parents, helping them work together to support student needs and challenges.
15+ Million
Children's in
Pakistan Need
Teachers
Our Impact On Community
Fewer Child Marriages
Women Empowerment
Leading Change