Iqbal Bakht and Tanveer Afshan Devoted to Action & Awareness

Transforming Pakistan's educational landscape through innovative community-driven initiatives. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities to begin anew.
Professor iqbal bakht

The scholar who shaped tomorrow

Professor Iqbal Bakht (1944-2022) was more than an economist; he was a visionary who shaped generations of minds in Pakistan. As a distinguished professor, political commentator, and author, he dedicated his life to advancing education and critical thinking in Pakistan. His contributions span decades of academic excellence, thought-provoking political commentary, and powerful poetry that continues to inspire. Professor Bakht's approach to economics was uniquely humanistic, always emphasizing how economic policies affect real lives and communities. His legacy lives on through IBTADAA, embodying his belief that education is the cornerstone of societal progress.

Hello, we’re IBTADAA.

Born from Professor Iqbal Bakht's vision of educational empowerment emerges our commitment to initiating positive change in Pakistan's educational landscape. Our approach combines grassroots activism with academic excellence, creating pathways for knowledge to reach all corners of our society.
“Education is not just a ladder out of poverty; it's a bridge to possibility. It connects dreams to reality, turns barriers into gateways, and turns today's learners into tomorrow's leaders”
Professor Iqbal Bakht

A little more about us.

We bridge the gap between educational aspiration and accessibility. Through our targeted initiatives, we bring learning opportunities directly to communities, fostering growth and development where it's needed most.
2000+
Out-of-school-children reached
434
Formal classes conducted

IBTADAA meansto begin

In a country where 23 million children remain out of school,
Where dreams often fade before they bloom,
We begin with purpose.
Every child deserves education - not as a privilege, but as a right.
Through street schools, skill workshops, and community programs,
We're transforming "impossible" into "I'm possible."

And our journeyhas just begun

To the teachers who light paths in makeshift classrooms,
To communities who build bridges of opportunity,
To youth who dare to dream beyond circumstances.
We stand with you, work with you, grow with you.
Our gratitude manifests in action:
Free education centers in urban slums,
Digital literacy programs for the underserved,
Vocational training for sustainable futures.

Human gratitude

Every corner of Pakistan holds a story waiting to be rewritten,
Every child carries a spark waiting to be kindled,
Every community harbors potential waiting to be unleashed.
We hear these whispers of tomorrow,
In the eager eyes of street school students,
In the determined voices of community teachers,
In the unwavering spirit of those who refuse to give up.

Whispers oftomorrow

Beyond the constraints of traditional classrooms,
Past the boundaries of conventional thinking,
We dance with the possibility of what could be.
A Pakistan where education flows like water,
Reaching every crevice, nurturing every dream,
Transforming every challenge into an opportunity for growth.

Architects of hope

We are building more than schools;
We are constructing futures, brick by brick,
Layer by layer, dream by dream.
Each program a foundation stone,
Each initiative a load-bearing wall,
In this house of transformation we call education.

Chronicles of Change

The stories we write today
Will echo in generations to come.
In bustling urban centers and quiet rural landscapes,
We're authoring a new chapter in Pakistan's story.
Where education isn't just about textbooks and tests,
But about awakening the giant of human potential.

painting the...

With broad strokes of innovation
And fine lines of dedication,
We're creating a masterpiece of possibility.
Every teacher a brush, every student a color,
Every community a canvas
On which we paint our collective future.

Future

Listen closely to the melody of change:
The rhythm of typing in digital literacy classes,
The harmony of voices in community meetings,
The percussion of hammers building new schools,
The sweet song of children learning to read.
This is the music of transformation.

Warriors of Light

In the face of darkness, we carry torches.
In the midst of doubt, we harbor certainty.
In times of challenge, we hold steady.
Not just teaching, but illuminating.
Not just training, but transforming.
Not just educating, but enlightening.

As the sun rises on a new Pakistan,
We stand ready to begin again.
Every day a new opportunity,
Every challenge a new door,
Every student a new hope,
Every beginning a new promise.
Every child, a new...

Pakistan