Free education
From Kindergarten to Matric, students learn without fees — so poverty is never the reason a girl leaves school.
Government girls’ school · Karachi
Where every girl deserves a real educationand the results to match.
Government Girls Higher Secondary School Gizri serves children from the poorest families in Karachi — free education from Kindergarten through Matric, on a campus transformed since 2012 by community, partners, and donors.
~1,200
Students
Free education, KG through Matric
36+
Teachers
Dedicated staff on a public campus
Since 2012
Under REST care
From disrepair to a working school
100%
Pass rate
Intensive program, 10th grade cohort
Our mission
A public school that refuses to accept neglect
GGSS Gizri is managed by Ravians Educational Services Trust (REST). We restore campus life, raise academic standards, and open doors for girls who deserve both dignity and results.
Academic excellence
Raised standards, focused prep, and board results that place Gizri among the strongest government schools in key years.
Safe, dignified campus
Clean water, working bathrooms, restored classrooms, and a boundary that protects learning — still unfinished, still urgent.
~1,200
students · free education KG → Matric
Who we serve
Girls from the poorest families in Karachi
Students come to Gizri for a full school journey — Kindergarten through secondary board exams — without fees standing in the way.
- Central Karachi campus under public-private partnership
- Kindergarten through Matric (secondary) pathway
- Focus on Math, English, Science, and board readiness
- Community life: culture days, sports, celebrations, pride
Transformation
From neglect to a school that works
In 2012 the campus lacked clean water, toilets, and usable classrooms. Donors and REST changed that — and academic ambition followed.
Courtyard landfill
Conditions students once played in
Classrooms then
A typical classroom before restoration
Buildings in disrepair
Unsafe and unusable spaces
Academic excellence
Results that prove what is possible
After infrastructure work, Gizri focused on learning. Board performance rose — including strong pass rates and top rankings among government schools in key years. An intensive program for 10th grade delivered full-cohort success for every participating student.
View results & programs
Campus life
Programs that shape every day
Kindergarten, labs, library, and focused exam preparation — investments that compound for students and families.
Montessori & Kindergarten
Early learning for ages 3+ — alumni teachers, care so parents can work, and a foundation for later success.
Computer lab
Digital literacy toward Matric and jobs — established with partners including Infaq Foundation.
Library
Books and quiet study space — built with partners including the British Overseas School.
Intensive learning
Focused board-exam preparation that produced full-cohort success for participating 10th graders.
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Life at Gizri School
Assemblies, culture days, classrooms, and celebrations — a living campus.
Support
Every gift strengthens a girl’s education
Sponsor a student or teacher, secure the campus, fund renovations — or explore our learning innovation fund. Tell us your intention when you give.
Most popular
Adopt a student
About Rs. 500–700 ($5–7) covers one month of education support for a student at Gizri.
Give to this fundSponsor a teacher
Rs. 15,000–20,000 ($150–200) / month for critical Math, English, and Science instruction.
Give to this fundProtect the school
Security for a large girls’ secondary campus in Karachi — guards and basic fortifications.
Give to this fundRenovations & cleanup
Safe classrooms, paint, flooring, and continued restoration of disused buildings.
Give to this fundLearning Innovation Fund
Optional: expand tutoring capacity and a lesson library built on our intensive-class methods. Details on the campaign page.
Give to this fundHelp every girl at Gizri learn with dignity and excellence
Ravians Educational Services Trust (REST) · Gizri, Karachi, Pakistan