Madonna's 'dream school' opens in Karachi

The Dream Model Street School is located in Mawach Goth, Karachi and was founded by the Dream Foundation Trust, an NGO


Web Desk September 29, 2014

KARACHI: Pop icon and social activist Madonna took to Instagram on Monday to announce the opening of  her 'dream school' in Karachi that she pledged to help build last year.



“The Revolution of Love continues in Pakistan! The Dream School is finally finished. 1,200 kids attending. Knowledge is Power! #rayoflight #livingforlove,” read her caption.

Last year, Madonna announced that she is raising money to expand a school in an impoverished area on the outskirts of Karachi, according to a press release on her official website.

The starlet went on stage at a live concert in London and publicised that she is supporting girls’ education in Pakistan through her Ray of Light Foundation, and urged people to support her cause.  She was joined on stage by Humaira Bachal, an education activist from Karachi.

Madonna has long spoken about her admiration for Humaira Bachal, a Pakistani woman who has campaigned for better education for young girls.

Speaking at the Chime For Change event in London last year, Madonna said, “Let’s help Humaira build a bigger school in Pakistan! How ‘bout this? You build the first floor, I’ll build the rest of the school. Let’s do this together!”

The Dream Model Street School is located in Mawach Goth, Karachi and was founded by the Dream Foundation Trust (DFT), a Pakistani non-governmental organisation.



The school, established in 2005, and claims to have taught over 2,000 students who otherwise would not have had access to education.

“I want to trade something valuable for something invaluable – educating girls,” she said in a statement.

COMMENTS (25)

memon | 9 years ago | Reply

Thank u Madonna for ur efforts .this project should be light at the end of tunnel for our politicians who use schools as abode for their animals and hide aid received from donors for flood/earthquake victims

Laila Dharamsey | 9 years ago | Reply

More power to her!!

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