Sindh Education Foundation has been a pioneer in effectively engaging the private sector and communities in government school revival through the Adopt-A-School-Program (AASP). The program facilitates private sector and civil society to adopt public or government run schools and undertake educational improvements for children. Adopters represent a varied mélange of individuals, organizations and groups including educationists, concerned citizens, local CBOs, NGOs, and members of the armed forces.

SEF plays a facilitating role between the school and the adopter, providing technical assistance and monitoring for school improvement. The program has made significant progress in both quantitative and qualitative terms; starting out in 1998, AASP is now supporting 582 government schools with the help of 102 school adopters in 18 districts of the province, benefiting over 131,000 children and approximately 4,981 teachers. This reflects the growing interest and inclination of civil society and the private sector in the revival of public sector education.

The results have been remarkable in terms of infrastructural improvements and enrichment of the teaching-learning process within the schools. The program, envisioned by Prof. Anita Ghulam Ali (S.I.), has been recognized at the national level and replicated across other provinces of the country.

Adopters are required to develop and implement a School Development Plan and monitor progress against defined targets. They also participate in relevant events and activities organized by SEF while ensuring a congenial working environment within schools. Additionally, adopters facilitate the organization of value-adding, school-based activities to raise educational standards.

SEF plays a vital role by disseminating information to adopters, District Education Offices (DEOs), communities, and school staff. It acts as a liaison between all stakeholders involved in school improvement and provides ongoing technical support. Through school adoption, the Sindh Education Foundation strives to establish sustainable public-private partnerships for long-term government school improvement.