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Surveying the land & Ground breaking ceremony

We’re excited to share another major step forward in our journey to bring quality education to children in Pakistan. The K2 Step Sara school will be located in Pattoki – approximately 50 miles southwest of Lahore. 

K2 Step Sara School rendering

Pattoki is 50 miles (80 km) south west of Lahore.

Ground floor schematic. 4 classrooms, administrative offices, restroom.

First floor schematic. 6 classrooms, restroom.

Land Surveying

Over the past few weeks, our project manager Iqbal Chaudhry has been on site in Pattoki along with the team of volunteers and professional project managers, general contractors, and site engineers. The team has been hard at work surveying and preparing the land where the future K2 Step Sara School will soon stand.  The initial surveying and site preparation has been completed, ensuring the land is ready for the next stage of construction. You can see in the photos below how the area has been carefully measured and leveled with each line marking the future classrooms, playground, and gathering spaces that will empower a new generation of learners.

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[Left to Right]: Badar Zaman (Site Engineer), Abdul Waheed (Project Manager), Iqbal Chaudhry (Founder), Umar Farooq (Project Manager), Muhammad Shehzad (Advisor)

The land site for K2 Step

Preparing land for construction

Iqbal Chaudhry on site

Abdul Waheed at the ground breaking ceremony

Ground Breaking Ceremony

To celebrate the beginning of construction for the K2 Step Sara school, we recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site. The school is named in the honor of Iqbal Chaudhry’s mother who donated the land for the school. Local community members, educators, and supporters gathered to mark this special moment and offer prayers for the success of the project. It was a powerful reminder of how deeply this school is needed and how much it means to the families who will benefit from it.

We’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has supported this mission through donations, spreading the word, or offering their time and expertise. Your contributions are literally helping lay the groundwork for something extraordinary.

As we move into the construction phase, we’ll continue to share progress updates and photos so you can follow along as this dream turns into reality. Thank you for believing in the power of education. Together, we’re building more than just a school, we’re building brighter futures.

Potential future students of K2 Step school.

K2 Step School Ground Breaking Ceremony

December 2024 Update

Thank You for Making Our October Fundraiser a Success!

We are pleased to report on the success of our October fundraiser. Through contributions and support, we raised $82,500 from 23 donors. This includes a substantial donation from Munira and Najeeb Rehman. We appreciate everyone who attended, donated, and volunteered. Your participation and commitment are essential for improving children’s education in Pakistan, and we are grateful for your ongoing support.

Latest News

We are excited to share our latest progress on construction and finalizing the floor plan and architect drawings.



Next Steps for our Non-Profit

We are excited to share some of the next steps that our organization will be taking. Progress will be communicated through newsletter and social media.

  • School Construction in Pattoki, Pakistan: Showcasing how technology can improve education outcomes. Learn more about our mission here: STEP Brochure
  • Growing our team in Pakistan: Volunteers, administrators and teachers. Learn more about our team here: https://k2step.org/about-us/
  • Expanding our Technology: Adding lessons/materials to our learning management system. See our growing lesson material library here: https://k2step.org/lessons/
  • Volunteer Opportunities: We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team. Please email us at k2steporg@gmail.com for more info!