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Success Stories
Within one generation, families have gone from laborers to teachers, business professionals, linguists, and charity workers. These are their stories.
GIFT’s programs are open to all children regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or gender. Since the 2008 pilot, we have touched the lives of more than 75 children across multiple families — and the ripple effect is spreading.
75+
Children’s Lives Touched
6
BS/BA Graduates
7
Currently at University
Family Story
Muhammad Latif & Sughran Bibi
Background: Mr. Latif is a laborer; Sughran Bibi is a homemaker and seasonal farm worker. Mr. Latif has elementary-level education; Sughran Bibi never attended school.
When GIFT began working with this family, their eldest daughter was in middle school and on the verge of dropping out due to financial pressure. With her hard work and GIFT’s support, she has completed her Bachelor of Science and is now enrolled in a Master of Science program.
Two other daughters finished high school — one pursuing a BS, the other a certification in Islamic education. The youngest child is in 7th grade and showing strong promise.
✨ Bonus: The elder daughters now tutor neighborhood children — providing additional income for the family.
Family Story
Mr. & Mrs. Ikramullah
Background: Mr. Ikramullah is an assistant laborer for a house painter; Mrs. Ikramullah is a homemaker and tailor. He has elementary education; she has none.
GIFT first met this family when their eldest daughter was about to complete 10th grade with no resources for further education. With parental focus and GIFT support, the elder daughter completed her Bachelor of Finance and is now working as a teacher.
The second daughter also completed her Bachelors and is enthusiastically seeking to join a bank. The third daughter just completed 10th grade with a partial scholarship secured for 11th and 12th grade.
✨ Three daughters educated. One already a professional teacher.
Family Story
Mr. Sagheer Ahmad & Fatima Bibi
Background: Mr. Ahmad is a laborer; Mrs. Ahmad runs a small home convenience store. He has elementary education; she has middle school education.
When GIFT met this family, their elder daughter had already left school due to finances, and their son had lost focus and was considering learning a trade. GIFT created a full re-entry plan. The daughter returned to school and is now pursuing her post-graduate degree at university.
For the son, GIFT supported enrollment in a respected boarding school. He completed high school there and is now pursuing his Bachelor of Accounting at a prominent university.
✨ Both children redirected — from dropping out to university-level education.
Every family in our program represents dozens more who are watching and learning. Your $25/month sponsors a child through all of K–12.
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