Who we are
Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) is a non-profit educational organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all members of the community, especially those who are disadvantaged. To that end, FESF is particularly invested in educational development and services for the Deaf community of Pakistan to help them gain competency and self-sufficiency. Taking a community-centered approach, FESF primarily focuses on educating the deaf using the Pakistan Sign Language (PSL), and advocating for their inclusion and empowerment in all spheres of life. Through its Deaf Reach Schools, Colleges and Training Centers (DRS) program and the Digital Learning Program (DLP), FESF aims to benefit the maximum number of deaf individuals in Pakistan. FESF’s efforts towards Deaf Education have gained widespread recognition, locally and internationally.
Our project
Deaf Reach School
Under the “Empowering Deaf Girls to Learn” project, the COSARAF Charitable Foundation is proud to continue its sponsorship for the 2025–2026 academic year. This grant sponsors the holistic education of 50 deaf girls at Deaf Reach School (DRS) campuses in Pakistan. With females constituting a significant portion of the student body (36%), this project enables our partner, Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF), to further improve female representation and ensure that deaf girls receive the same opportunities for independence and success as their hearing peers.
DRS is the flagship program of FESF and has expanded to ten main campuses and nine satellite schools as of 2024. In a major expansion of their educational outreach, Deaf Reach is set to launch 41 new satellite schools across all four provinces between December 2025 and March 2026.
Combining academics and vocational training, DRS offers a comprehensive program. Students sponsored by this project receive a quality education in Pakistan Sign Language (PSL) while simultaneously working towards acquiring advanced vocational skills. In addition to traditional skills like arts and crafts, students now benefit from STEAM-based learning, including a newly launched Robotics program, as well as training in culinary arts and digital design in well-equipped computer labs.
A key focus for the upcoming year is safeguarding and digital literacy. Building on previous life-skills training, Deaf Reach in collaboration with Deaf Kidz International (UK) has launched the “Deaf Kidz Defenders” project to educate students on protection, harassment, and online safety through interactive digital platforms. Throughout their studies, students continue to receive hot meals, pick-and-drop transport services, and healthcare support, such as recent eye camps, to ensure accessibility and well-being.
For more information https://deafkidzinternational.org/deafkidz-defenders/
Moreover, family engagement remains central to the program’s mission. Through the Parent Training Program, families regularly attend PSL classes to bridge the communication gap with their children. The program at DRS is closely monitored, and feedback from beneficiaries helps FESF consistently improve the delivery of its educational services.
Testimonial
“Deaf Reach became the ray of hope I had always been waiting for. I not only got a quality education, but I also got to learn so many new skills, made new friends, and most importantly, everyone understood me. Today, I am running my own successful business and financially supporting my family.”
