From Deaf Education and employment to teacher training and motivational youth boot camps — Family Educational Services Foundation is committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society.

Deaf Reach Schools, Training Centers and Colleges

Less than 5% of Pakistan’s estimated one million deaf children attend school. Deaf Reach is one of the only branch networks of schools catering to the Deaf community, providing a full circle solution from education and skills training, teacher development and parent training, to job placement and community inclusion.


The program’s technology-based approach focuses on education and skills development, development of teachers, and the creation of digital Pakistan Sign Language educational resources for the Deaf.

Teachers Training Program

Teacher training for both hearing and deaf candidates is critical to meeting the educational needs of deaf children. Deaf Reach provides teacher development programs for deaf graduates that enable them to pursue a career in Deaf education. Read More

Parent Training Program

Our Parent Training Program provides biweekly sign language and literacy classes to parents and families of deaf students, enabling them to be active participants in their deaf child’s development and improve their literacy skills. See More

Pakistan Sign Language

Deaf Reach has developed an innovative approach for Deaf Education through the production of digital learning resources to make language development and education accessible nationwide.

The PSL team is comprised of educators, teachers, PSL sign developers, curriculum designers, and respected leaders of the Deaf community and interpreters. Deaf Reach envisions a future where education is a reality for all deaf children in Pakistan. Learn More

Pakistan Sign Language Development

6,000+

Signs documented and
digitized in PSL to create first-ever digital dictionary

1,000+

Classrooms in 92 cities equipped
with digital PSL resources

1,000+

PSL stories and tutorials
created in digital format

Job Placement Program

The Job Placement Programprovides employment opportunities for Deaf Reach graduates. To date, over 1,500 young deaf men and women have acquired employment in various companies, as well as careers in Deaf Education. Read More

Eduserve Program

EduServe focuses on training and capacity development of youth, parents, teachers, and corporate professionals, with a focus on youth empowerment and positive engagement to contribute to the future of their communities and country. Learn More

Make A Difference

Your donations can ensure that deaf children in Pakistan receive an education and opportunities for their future.

Donors can claim income tax credit on donations made to FESF. FESF is approved and eligible for Zakat by Zakat & Ushr Dept., Gov’t of Pakistan. All Zakat donations are tax exempted.