Our Vision
The vision of Zaawiya Trust School is to become the centre of culture and learning that is rooted deeply in our sacred Islamic tradition.
The students of Zaawiya Trust School carry in them a hope for the future not only for themselves and their families but also for the society and the world at large.
Brief History
Zaawiya Trust School Lahore started in 2017 in a small residential accommodation with only 20 children. It then grew to become the home of nearly 70 children, most of whom were from an underprivileged background and came from the remotest and most inaccessible areas of Pakistan including Dera Bugti, Dera Murad Jamali, Jaffer Abad, Christian, Hasilpur, Khair Pur Tamewali, Burewala, Gojra, Shangla (Swat), Dera Ismail Khan, and Koh-e-Suleman.
The environment of Zaawiya allowed us to nurture and develop the personalities of those students in a fully immersive scholastic manner. By the Grace of Allah, we have managed to kindle a small light of hope that is enabling our children to comprehend the modern era and associated branches of knowledge, whilst adhering to the Islamic traditions and cultural values.
The environment of Zaawiya Trust School instilled in our children a special love and passion for the acquisition of knowledge, cultivated in them a taste of higher learning and scholarship, developed in them a deep sense of love and care for all fellow human beings, and nurtured in their hearts a passion to care for the earth with a connection to nature, plants and animals.
Institutional Milestones
- June 2017: Granted Non-Profit Organization status by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
- September 2021: Registered with the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy.
- December 2021: Registered with the Punjab Charity Commission.
- August 2021: Partnered with iCare Foundation to administer donation mobilization campaigns in the USA.
- January 2022: Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Government of Pakistan).
Current Status & Future Aspirations
Zaawiya Trust School has proven to be a successful pilot project, but it remains without a permanent campus. Over the past few years, we have relocated three times due to space constraints. We are now in the final stages of acquiring land to establish a purpose-built boys’ school, girls’ school, and an Islamic Center.
Alhamdulillah, we have secured 78% of the total required funds, but we still face a deficit of PKR 30 million to complete this crucial step. Your support is essential to realizing this vision. By contributing to this cause, you become part of a mission to transform Zaawiya Trust School from a small institution into a fully-fledged, state-of-the-art academic facility.
Teaching and learning are prophetic traditions, and investing in education is one of the most profound ways to contribute to society and humanity at large. Join us in this noble endeavor—your generosity can help shape the future of countless children, empowering them with knowledge, values, and purpose.
Bank Account for donations (from within Pakistan)
Title: Zaawiya Trust
Account No. 5501-0115-004268-01-6
IBAN: PK34 BAHL 5501 0115 0042 6801
SWIFT Code: BAHLPKKA
Branch Code: 5501
Bank AL Habib Limited
Islamic Banking Gulberg Branch, Lahore
Bank Account for Zakat (from within Pakistan)
Account Title: Zaawiya Trust
Account No: 5010 2620 0970 0017
IBAN: PK32 BPUN 5010 2620 0970 0017
The Bank of Punjab, Taqwa Islamic Banking,
Akbar Chowk Branch,
59-E Maulana Shaukat Ali Road, Lahore.
For Zakat and donations from outside Pakistan
Note: Donations from the US through the I-Care link have exemption from Federal Tax and are covered under 501-C(3).