More than 100 million children have no access to basic education across the world and 60 million of them are girls. Pakistan is no exception; economic survey of Pakistan indicates that only 2.10% of GDP is spent on education whereas the net enrollment rate in primary school is 55% in 157,899 primary schools across Pakistan with dropout ratio of 30 percent. The communities that are living hand to mouth can be best served by community based primary school that provide free of cost educational facilities.

These community primary schools are based on one school, one teacher concept while targeting children of a specific community. A big hurdle in the way of community primary schools is that people in rural areas are hesitant to send their children to school for education. This practice is more common in female education. Moreover poverty, lack of awareness and gender biasness make the situation worse. The curriculum of these schools is designed in such manner that students themselves get motivated to study. Currently TMF is operating 336 community primary schools throughout the country. Of the total number of students enrolled in these schools, 64% are girls. The concept of community primary schools can be the best mode of providing education at grass root level.

Among 10-18 years old who have ever attended primary school, 15 percent left before completing primary school. A higher proportion drops out in rural areas (18 percent) than in urban areas (11percent). Girls are slightly more likely to leave school earlier than are boys in rural areas. In many cases parental opposition is grounded in cultural biasness against female education and empowerment. Moreover, poverty, gender bias, lack of female teachers and quality education are some of the factors worsening the situation.

Since, mission of TMF is to spread education in all parts of country; Community Primary Schools are developed to facilitate the following: