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Foundation to Empower Students

About FES Pakistan

Creating Pathways to Success Through Education

Who we are

Foundation to Empower Students

The Foundation to Empower Students (FES), established as a public limited company under the Companies Act 2017, is dedicated to uplifting deserving students through comprehensive educational support, including scholarships, grants, and developmental programs. Driven by a mission to empower students in their academic and personal growth, FES partners with organizations like the Worldwide Education Foundation (WEF) working collaboratively to expand access to resources that shape students' futures and enhance educational opportunities.

Operating in Booni, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, we address the region's educational challenges—limited resources, poor infrastructure, and a lack of opportunities for students and teachers. In Phase 1, since 2020, FES has been transforming education by launching Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centers and Language Labs, benefiting both private and public schools. Our efforts have impacted over 1,500 students and 100 teachers, helping bridge the gap between private and public education.

In Phase 2, launched in 2024, we expanded to 19 government schools, combining ECD programs with Technology-Assisted English Language Labs to elevate the quality of education. By partnering with the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FES is working to ensure equal opportunities for every child.

FES is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Chitral's children through innovative education, empowering them to succeed academically and thrive as lifelong learners.

Children in a classroom supported by the Foundation to Empower Students.

Our Vision

To create a future where every child is empowered with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower students by providing comprehensive early childhood development programs, enhancing English language skills, offering scholarships, training teachers, and improving the learning environment to ensure equitable access to quality education.

Our reach

Locations

Bright Beginnings ECLCsUpper and Lower Chitral
100
Teachers trainedTeacher Training Program
200+
Students
20,000+
Learning Spaces
100

Phases

Milestones

  1. 2017

    FES is established

    The Foundation to Empower Students (FES) is established as a public limited company under the Companies Act 2017.

  2. 2020

    In-School Language Labs open in Booni

    WEF and FES establish five technology-enabled In-School English Language Labs at low-cost private schools in Booni, Chitral. They go on to reach over 1,500 students and 100 teachers.

  3. September 2021

    Global ECD Centre opens in Booni

    Chitral's first Montessori Early Childhood Development Centre opens with a first batch of 23 children aged 3 to 6, taught by teachers certified by the Pakistan Montessori Council.

  4. 2022

    First ECD graduation

    The first Montessori class of 2021–22 graduates from the ECD Centre in Booni.

  5. March 2024

    MoU with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    FES signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, opening the way for Learning Centers in government schools. WEF commits 13 crore rupees ($450,000) over five years.

  6. April 2024

    Teacher training with Bridge Education Group

    13 teachers from Chitral complete the second phase of English language teacher training, delivered with Bridge Education Group.

  7. August 2024

    Five Learning Centers open

    Five Learning Centers open in government schools in and around Booni, combining Early Childhood Development classrooms with Technology-Assisted English Language Labs. The same month, 34 more children graduate from the ECD Centre, taking it past 60 graduates.

  8. October 2024

    First Bright Beginnings ECLC and two more Learning Centers

    The pilot Early Childhood Learning Center opens at Oxford School Booni on 12 October with 26 learners, and two further Learning Centers open in Chitral.

  9. May 2025

    Secondary School Scholarships

    WEF and FES launch scholarships that keep students in school beyond Grade 8, supporting 115 students in five schools in Upper Chitral.

  10. 2025

    Government Model Schools

    Every classroom in 10 government primary schools in Upper Chitral is renovated, so children move from bright early-years rooms into equally welcoming Grade 1 classrooms.

  11. January 2026

    $1.27 million Herzing family endowment

    WEF receives a $1.27 million gift from the Herzing family, creating a perpetual endowment for education in Chitral: scholarships, teacher training and equipment.

  12. February 2026

    $1.77 million for early childhood education

    A $500,000 leadership pledge joins the endowment to accelerate the opening of Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Learning Centers across Chitral.

  13. 2026

    Herzing centres at the University of Chitral

    The Herzing–Daya Research & Learning Hub, one of Pakistan's first early childhood research hubs, and the Herzing Center for Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship open at the University of Chitral.

  14. May 2026

    100 Bright Beginnings centres

    What began with 11 centres becomes 100 Bright Beginnings ECLCs across Upper and Lower Chitral, serving 3,000 children with 100 local women educators and 100 classroom aides.

  15. August 2026

    100 educators complete refresher training

    Educators from all 100 Bright Beginnings centres complete a five-day refresher training at the University of Chitral.

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