Causes: Arts & Culture, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Education, Job Training, Primary & Elementary Schools, Vocational & Technical Schools

Mission: Investing in education and women’s economic empowerment for a more peaceful world.

Results: We have provided over 2,000 scholarships to youth who otherwise would not have access to school, have had nearly 3,000 graduate from our vocational training program and had nearly 600 students participate in a modern day pen pal program, exchanging photos, videos, and letters via a secure blog.

Target demographics: Impoverished youth and their families in Pakistan

Direct beneficiaries per year: Provide nearly 300 scholarships for underprivileged youth, over 1,000 women gain access to vocational training, and over 100 students participated in meaningful cross cultural exchange

Geographic areas served: Pakistan

Programs: Primary EducationVocational TrainingMeaningful cross cultural exchange Global Kid ConnectSee http://www. marshalldirectfund. org/projects/ for more info