In 1997, Pakistani expatriates from Southern California launched DIL to give back to their country of origin. Acting on the advice of Pakistan's foremost social thinkers, they undertook the difficult task of trying to improve the abysmal state of education in Pakistan's underdeveloped, mainly rural areas.

Since then, DIL has started and is operating through volunteer chapters in Atlanta, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington D.C., & affiliates in Toronto, Ottawa, and the UK.

Mission
DIL educates and empowers underprivileged students, especially girls, by operating student-centered model schools; and provides high-quality professional development to teachers and principals across Pakistan.

Vision
DIL believes that no child in Pakistan, no matter how poor or underprivileged, should be denied access to quality education. All children should have equal opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute toward the socio-economic betterment of their communities.

Governance
DIL operates under the auspices of a US-based Board of Directors and a Pakistan-based Board of Trustees. DIL was granted tax-exempt status 501 (c) (3) by the IRS in February 2000.

DIL was registered in July 2000 in Pakistan under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and donations received in Pakistan are tax-exempt.  All members of the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees are volunteers and serve without compensation

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Developments in Literacy USA

Developments in Literacy USA's headquarters in Irvine, CA, United States

Fiza Shah

Hashmat Saeed

Brenda Erlinger

The Project Management Team at Developments in Literacy USA oversees the planning, execution, and completion of educational projects aimed at empowering underprivileged students in Pakistan. This team coordinates with various stakeholders, manages resources, monitors progress, and ensures that projects align with DIL's mission and goals, ultimately enhancing the quality of education in rural areas.

Project Management Team

The Finance and Operations team at Developments in Literacy USA is responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure sustainable and efficient use of resources. This team oversees the operational infrastructure required to support the organization's mission, including administrative functions and compliance with regulatory requirements. They play a crucial role in optimizing both financial and operational processes to maximize impact on educational programs in Pakistan.

Finance and Operations

The Leadership Team at Developments in Literacy USA, comprising the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer, sets the strategic direction, ensures financial stability, and oversees the overall management of the organization. Their responsibilities include driving the mission of providing quality education to underprivileged students in Pakistan, making high-level organizational decisions, securing funding, and maintaining strong governance in alignment with both the US-based Board of Directors and the Pakistan-based Board of Trustees.

Developments in Literacy USA

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Developments in Literacy USA

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Teams

Project Management Team

Finance and Operations

Leadership Team

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