Pakistan, Asia

PAK13 - Bright Hope Ministries Informal Schools

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Key Partnership Information:

• Partnership Ref.: PAK13

• Commenced: 25/06/2025

• Funding Status: No Current Donor

• Partnership Type: Orphans & Vulnerable Children, Community / Agriculture Development, Evangelism / Church Planting

• Funding Size: $3,000 - $7,999

• Annual Budget: US$ 4,984

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Current Partnership Impact:

• 30 families are being assisted

• 65 children are being supported into schooling

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Partnership Overview

Many children grow up in brick kiln factories and have little or no opportunities for education. Because of this they become trapped in another generation of poverty. The Brick Kiln Schools run by Bright Hope Ministries exist to provide informal education to children of bonded labour families who otherwise have no access to formal schooling. 

This project will run two informal brick kiln schools located in marginalized areas in proximity to Lahore, Pakistan. Together, these schools will serve a total of 65 students - 35 in one location and 30 in the other. Classes are held five days a week, each lasting 3-4 hours per day, depending on the availability and routine of the children. The curriculum focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy, personal hygiene, Bible-based moral instruction, and basic life skills. Their goal is to provide hope and a foundation for life through consistent learning in a safe, nurturing environment.  

They currently employ two female teachers who are part-time and trained in child development, informal education methods, and spiritual discipleship.  

History of Partnership

Bright Hope Ministries was established in 2014 with a vision to empower underprivileged Christian communities in Pakistan through education, evangelism, and holistic development programs.

Pastor Faisal, the founder, witnessed the dire conditions of Christian families in brick kiln communities who were trapped in generational poverty and bonded labour. Children were denied access to education and forced into child labour, while their families faced economic struggles and religious discrimination. Seeing the urgent need for change, Pastor Faisal established informal schools near the brick kiln sites and later launched the Bright Hope School in Azad Town to provide quality education, spiritual guidance, and community support. Over the years, Bright Hope Ministries has expanded its outreach through orphan care, vocational training, and evangelistic missions. 

BHW has known Faisal since approximately 2007 when we commenced a partnership with his father and brother (EGM Ministries). We have watched him grow up over those years and seen him numerous times when we visited Pakistan. On a visit there in March 2023, Faisal and Beenish spoke to us about their vision to run these schools and in May 2025 the BHW Executive approved commencing this partnership. 

Beneficiaries

The direct beneficiaries are the children who attend the schools. They will get a good foundational education that will hopefully see many of them be able to join formal education at some time. 

The families of the children will also benefit. Perhaps the greatest benefit would be that they begin to value education and in the future are able to help their children escape the poverty trap. 

Even more indirectly, local churches will benefit as the young people become educated. Many of those trapped in the kilns are Christian families or from a Christian background.  

What We Like About The Partnership

The impact on vulnerable communities: They serve one of the most marginalized groups in Pakistan - Christian families in brick kilns who are often denied education and opportunities. Supporting Bright Hope Ministries means breaking generational poverty through education and empowerment.

They have a proven track record: They have successfully established schools and evangelism programs that are already transforming lives.

There will be sustainable and measurable growth: Funds will be used to expand schools, provide educational materials, and launch skill-building programs that create long-term change. A structured monitoring system will be in place to ensure transparency and accountability.

It involves both spiritual and holistic development: Their programs not only educate but nurture strong Christian values, ensuring children grow with faith, knowledge, and purpose.

 

Key People

Pastor Faisal and Beenish Manzoor

Role: Founder & Chairperson of Bright Hope Ministries

Faisal is married to Beenish, and they have three children: Ariel, Cherub, and Uriel. He is a devoted Christian leader passionate about education, evangelism, and community transformation, and is actively involved in ministering to underprivileged Christian communities, especially those working in brick kilns.

Faisal holds formal theological training with a strong foundation in Biblical studies, discipleship, and Christian leadership. He has over 10 years of experience in pastoral work, including church planting, evangelism, and leading prayer meetings. He founded Bright Hope Ministries in 2014, a ministry dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education and faith.

Beenish is the Project Coordinator & Media Manager and has been involved in the project since the beginning. She is full-time and leads the educational and evangelism projects and manages digital outreach, content creation and partnerships. She is a very impressive person. 

 

Vision And Annual Strategy

Vision 

The vision of this partnership is to transform lives through education, faith, and community development by:
- Expanding educational access to the most vulnerable children.
- Empowering Christian communities spiritually and economically.
- Creating a self-sustainable model for education and development in marginalized areas.
- Fostering long-term collaboration that brings real change to children and families in need. 

The vision is to cultivate an inclusive, self-sustaining community inspired by Christian values, where every individual has access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive. They envision a future where innovation, education, and entrepreneurship spark a cycle of positive change and foster lasting prosperity for all.

Strategy 

Faisal and Beenish are entrepreneurs and have a large vision. They have presented us with a comprehensive concept of what they want to achieve in the long term which is far larger than this initial request. To achieve the vision of transforming lives through education, faith, and community development, Bright Hope Ministries will implement the following strategies:

1. Expanding Educational Access:
- Increase the number of students in the Bright Hope Brick Kiln School system and formal Bright Hope School by adding more classrooms and resources.
- Introduce secondary-level education for students who complete primary education.
- Provide scholarships and financial aid to ensure children can continue their studies.

2. Improving Infrastructure & Learning Resources:
- Upgrade school facilities with better classrooms, libraries, and technology access.
- Develop digital learning tools and introduce modern teaching methodologies.

3. Community Empowerment & Economic Development:
- Introduce vocational training programs for youth and parents to improve employment opportunities.
- Develop micro-enterprise programs to support families in breaking the cycle of poverty.

4. Strengthening Spiritual Development & Evangelism:
- Expand Bible-based learning within schools to strengthen faith and values.
- Organize evangelistic outreach programs and healing prayer meetings in underserved Christian communities.

5. Building Sustainable Funding & Partnerships:
- Strengthen international partnerships to secure long-term financial support.
- Develop local fundraising efforts through sponsorships, donations, and church support. 

 

Annual Budget

The annual budget to run two informal schools is US$4,984. This will fund the teacher honorarium, educational materials, books and supplies, food for the children, uniforms, benches, transport and utilities. 

 

Personal Testimony

Real "Life Change" Stories

Born into a life of hardship and generational bondage, Mathly, Kainat, and Mikal spent their early years working alongside their parents at a brick kiln. Their father, like many others in this system, had taken a small loan that bound the entire family to lifelong labour. These young girls ”far too small for such burdens” spent their days carrying heavy mud, moulding it with their hands, and shaping bricks under the scorching sun. There was no childhood, no education, no freedom - only survival. But even in this darkness, Jesus was at work. He saw them, loved them, and was preparing a way through His people and His Church. 

Everything began to change when, by the grace of God, Bright Hope Pakistan established a Bright Hope Brick Kiln School directly at the kiln site. Mathly, Kainat, and Mikal were among the very first students. This school offered far more than books and pencils. It offered dignity, purpose and the love of Christ. For the first time, they stepped into a classroom instead of a kiln. They heard not just lessons, but prayers. They were told they had value - not because of what they could produce, but because of who they are in Christ. 

After many years of toil and pain, Bright Hope Pakistan intervened once again - this time to set the family free. Their debt was paid in full, and they walked out of captivity in the name of Jesus. Even after being released from bondage, the girls never turned away from education. Their hunger for knowledge and truth only grew stronger. Kainat is now confidently studying in Grade 5. Mikal is flourishing in Grade 2, filled with joy and excitement. Mathly, the eldest, made a selfless and Christ-like sacrifice: she paused her own studies to work with her mother and support her sisters' education. 

These girls are not only excelling academically but they are also growing in faith and wisdom, learning about Jesus, walking in His light, and becoming young women of courage, character, and Christ-centred hope. Their transformation is not just social or educational, it is spiritual and eternal.