Growth Through Learning Inc

Barakat Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, has been dedicated to empowering girls and women through education since 1993. Their mission focuses on providing exemplary basic education in Pakistan and Afghanistan to advance literacy and increase access to secondary education. In India, they support programs aimed at preventing and ending violence against girls and women. Recognizing that the issue of violence against girls and women is intertwined with limited opportunities, Barakat emphasizes the importance of education in enabling females to assess their circumstances and effect change. While investing in long-term educational solutions, the organization also implements immediate programs to protect women from violence, particularly in regions like Attock, Punjab, in Pakistan. In addition to their work in Pakistan and India, Barakat has established schools and educational programs in Afghanistan since 2003, with a special focus on the Northern Provinces of Faryab and Jowzjan. They support female teachers and educational initiatives for girls and women in Afghanistan, collaborating closely with local communities and co-funders to ensure sustainable educational impact. Generated from the website content

Project STEP, founded in 1982, is a renowned string training education program based in Boston, MA, dedicated to nurturing talented young musicians from historically underrepresented groups within classical music. The organization offers comprehensive music instruction, envisioning a future where the classical music profession mirrors the racial and ethnic diversity of the community. Through its Core program, students from 1st to 12th grades receive personalized training on violin, viola, cello, or bass, with opportunities for private lessons, music theory, chamber music, and orchestra participation. Additionally, Project STEP provides a high-quality introduction to music for Kindergarten students through its FOCUS program, fostering a lifelong passion for music. Generated from the website