The Citizens Foundation (TCF), established in 1995, is one of Pakistan's largest non-profit networks of low-cost schools, operating 1,833 units and educating 280,000 students. With a focus on primary and secondary education in underserved areas, TCF is noted for its commitment to gender equality, employing 12,000 female teachers and ensuring nearly equal enrollment of boys and girls. The foundation also runs literacy programs for adults and is renowned for its substantial impact on education and employment in Pakistan.
