More than 300 dedicated cyclists pedaled through the streets of Karachi to support The Citizens Foundation (TCF) in its annual event, Cycle For Change.
This year, a prominent cycling group from Islamabad also participated in this event. Cyclists from various parts of Karachi gathered at the TCF School Shirin Sultan Dossa Campus, Qayyumabad, for the cause of education. This event is being conducted annually since 2021, by the dedicated Supporters of TCF (STCF).”The commitment demonstrated by STCF and the leading cycling groups of Karachi, in raising awareness and funds for educational initiatives through the Cycle for Change is truly commendable.
These annual events not only emphasise the importance of education, but also unite the community in support of this noble cause,” said Mr. Mazhar Valjee, a devoted cyclist from Critical Mass Karachi (CMK).The event was made possible by the support of our generous sponsors including State Life Insurance, Allied Bank, TPL Insurance, InfraZamin, and Bank Al Falah, just to name a few. In addition to this, our in-kind sponsors, Dunkin’ Donuts, Shakarganj Foods, Popaholic Popcorns, Dawn Foods, Igloo, Nestle and Lipton provided our cyclists and guests with some yummy treats.
“Cycle for Change is an outstanding fundraising event for The Citizens Foundation (TCF), organised by Supporters of The Citizens Foundation (STCF). When the pandemic halted everything, we struggled to raise funds for our children.
That’s when we came up with the idea for Cycle for Change, and to our surprise, it quickly gained tremendous support. This year marks the fourth consecutive year of organising this impactful event,” shared Mrs. Nighat Daudi, a member of STCF.For nearly three decades, TCF has been steadfast in its mission to educate less-privileged children in Pakistan – bringing them off the street and into schools.
The organisation maintains the same fervour, passion, and commitment that fueled its inception with five schools in 1995. Presently, TCF boasts an impressive enrolment of 301,000 students studying in 2,033 school units across Pakistan.
The strong participation of cyclists from various backgrounds at TCF’s Cycle for Change event reflects a collective dedication to creating a brighter future for the youth of Karachi.
In the spirit of ongoing community involvement, TCF is excited to continue celebrating Cycle for Change as an annual tradition that advances its mission.About TCF: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is a platform for positive change aiming to address Pakistan’s learning crisis.
It was founded as a non-profit organisation in 1995 by a group of friends, with a vision to drive positive change through quality education.
Today, with 301,000 students enroled in 2,033 school units led by its 14,700 female faculty members, TCF is recognised by The Economist as ‘perhaps the largest network of independently run schools in the world.’Beyond developing 21st-century skills through its innovative education model, TCF also enables its alumni to access higher education opportunities and collaborates with the State to improve outcomes in the public sector.
The organisation seeks to uplift communities by empowering them with literacy, life skills and vocational competencies, particularly focusing on women. By sharing with other stakeholders, the programmes, experience and capabilities it has developed over the last 29 years, TCF aims to improve outcomes across Pakistan’s education landscape.