Living in under-developed neighborhoods or the "slums" of Karachi, our orphans have lost either their father or both parents growing up. The loss of a father in Pakistan usually signifies the end of the family's primary income source. The United Nations also defines an orphan as a child who has lost one or both of his/her parents. With the loss of the main income provider and limited opportunities for the widowed mother, these orphans ultimately become dependent on their caretaker relatives or their siblings, and they are often compelled to forfeit their education in favor of supporting their family's basic needs.

With an average household income of $50-$75 per month, caretakers typically have to support a family of 7-9 members. If these children have a widowed mother, she can earn at most a nominal wage for her labor. More often than not though, she is unable to find work, sometimes because of poor health conditions, which make the children dependent on other caretakers for financial support. These children then contend with malnutrition, lack of safe drinking water, and unsanitary living conditions. As a result, even if they are officially still in school, their attendance suffers drastically to the point where they eventually drop out.  

By absorbing their school-related expenses, we can help their widowed mothers, caretakers or siblings to allocate their funds towards other pressing needs such as basic healthcare and adequate nutrition, while ensuring that the child completes their education.