“The greatest risk for violent extremists in Pakistan isn’t American drones. It’s educated girls.”
- Nicholas Kristof endorsing DIL in NY Times’ “Her ‘Crime’ Was Loving Schools”, 10/10/12
Today marks the first International Day of the Girl, as declared by the United Nations. As we celebrate the potential within each child, we must pause to honor one girl’s courage. The attack on Malala Yousufzai is shocking and shameful. Her bravery in standing up for her basic right to an education is an inspiration and a call to action.
DIL schools provide quality education to thousands of girls like Malala. We see our communities as partners and promote a collectivist approach that helps build trust instead of fear. There are 34 DIL schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, providing education to over 1,500 students.
It costs $100 a year to Educate a Child. Honor Malala today by supporting quality education for girls. Share this with your colleagues, friends, and family.
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Text DILCHILD to 80100 to give $10 toward girls’ education in Pakistan.
If you’re interested in joining our online initiative, visit here or donate directly on DIL’s website.
*A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g. parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of Developments in Literacy by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Message & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code “80100“; text HELP to “80100” for help. Privacy Policy. Developments in Literacy (DIL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Tax ID 336-0843213.
