Year-End Report 2024: A Second Learning Center for Girls in Peshawar

Street Kids Funds now runs five programs: the Educational Learning Centers, the Rising Star Scholarship, Female Health & Hygiene, Family Uplift & Income Generation, and Food Ration & Emergency Assistance.

Highlights

• Back to class (August): 16 students returned to the Multan center and 18 Rising Star scholars returned to their public and private schools.
• 2 September 2024, a second Learning Center: SKF opened a girls-only Learning Center in Peshawar for out-of-school girls whose families cannot afford their education.
• Learning through play: an Independence Day quiz, an “All About Colors” day, Teachers Day and a “Nature & Flora” art activity.
• Annual eye screening (21–22 October): free comprehensive eye tests for all students and staff, with SKF providing eyeglasses.
• OPEN Silicon Valley Forum (9 November): SKF took part as a sponsor exhibitor in Santa Clara.
• Board visit to Peshawar (18 December): after only four months, the board saw the difference the dedicated staff were already making.
• Year-end celebrations at both centers, with result cards, medals and games. Rising Star scholars came back to celebrate with the younger children.

“Providing opportunities for out-of-school children to access education is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering future generations to reach their full potential.”