Education Changes Everything

"I grew up in Kahroor Pacca, in a village where girls were expected to stay home and schools were far and few. My education began in a tiny garage, but it took me across cities and continents—from village walls to university halls. I returned with one mission: to give every child, especially every girl, the chance to learn, dream, and rise. Guiding Spring Foundation sponsored Grammar School is not just a school—it is a promise that no child in our village will be left behind."

"Growing up between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, I learned the transformative power of education. After moving to the US and raising four daughters in Sunnyvale, California, my passion has always been to give back to underprivileged children in the world's poorest areas. Two years ago, Sobia and I connected to raise money for winter clothes for children in Kahroor Pacca. That small project blossomed into something much greater—a school and vocational training program that's making a significant impact. Education gives our children wings to fly, while skills give our hands power to build the nest."