Every child deserves
a voice — in any language.
Narjis Khatoon Hearing Impairment School empowers deaf children and youth through education, audiological care, creative arts, and the tools for an independent life, born high in the Karakoram valleys.
Founded by Afzal Rasool and Aniqa Bano, the school carries the name of their daughter, Narjis Khatoon — a reminder that deafness calls for a different kind of understanding, not less of one. Today it stands as one of the leading centers for deaf education in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Named for a girl from
the Karakoram valley
Narjis Khatoon was born in 2006 in Saling village, in the mountain valleys of the Karakoram, to Afzal Rasool and Aniqa Bano. As their first-born child, her hearing impairment set the course of her parents' lives — and, in time, the lives of hundreds of children who came after her.
What began as a modest classroom for a handful of children has grown into a recognized institution offering school and college education, audiology services, vocational training, and creative arts, with a single founding aim: that no deaf child in Gilgit-Baltistan should be denied an education, an identity, or a future.
Our vision: an inclusive society where every deaf child has equal access to education, communication, healthcare, and opportunity. Our mission: to remove barriers, strengthen families, and enable deaf individuals to live as confident, independent members of their communities.
Inclusion
Every child deserves equal opportunity, regardless of disability.
Dignity
We honor the identity, language, and abilities of every deaf individual.
Excellence
High standards across education, audiology, and student support.
Empowerment
Skills and confidence that lead to independent lives.
A full path from kindergarten to Grade 10
Every classroom is built around sign language instruction, visual learning, and individual attention — with hostel facilities for students who travel from remote mountain villages.
Primary School
Foundational literacy, numeracy, and sign language from the first day of school.
- Pakistan Sign Language curriculum
- Literacy and numeracy
- Art and creative expression
- Sports and physical education
Secondary School
Matric-board preparation alongside life skills and vocational exposure.
- Matric board curriculum
- Science and mathematics
- Computer education
- Life-skills development
Hostel & Student Life
A safe second home for students travelling from remote Karakoram villages.
- Boarder: PKR 18,000 / month
- Day scholar: PKR 7,000 / month
- Meals, supervision, and care
- Parent support programs
Sign Language
Structured PSL instruction for students and families alike.
Parent Support
Workshops helping families communicate at home.
Student Achievement
Recognition for academic, artistic, and athletic milestones.
Hostel Life
A structured, caring residential environment.
Where graduates become professionals
Our college program carries students from secondary school into higher education and careers — proof that deafness sets no ceiling on ambition.
"My family thought I would never go to college. I completed my FSc last year. Now I want to become an audiologist and serve students like me."
"I learned computer skills here that I never imagined I'd use. Now I freelance as a graphic designer from Skardu."
Hearing care for every age
Often the first professional audiology service families in Gilgit-Baltistan ever access — from newborn screening to hearing aid fitting.
Newborn Screening
Early detection in the most critical window for intervention.
Adult Assessment
Comprehensive evaluations for adults and older children.
Hearing Aid Fitting
Professional fitting, calibration, and follow-up support.
Ear Camps
Mobile screening in remote mountain villages.
Cochlear Implant Support
Assessment, referral, and rehabilitation guidance.
Follow-Up Care
Ongoing monitoring as a child's hearing needs change.
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Moments that define our community
From art exhibitions to technology fairs — our students show what's possible.
Lives transformed by education
Our alumni prove daily that deafness is never a barrier to achievement.
I never imagined I would sell my paintings to people in Germany. The school gave me a brush and the courage to use it.
Before this school, nobody had taught me how to communicate. Here I learned sign language and discovered I love computers.
I trained as a teaching assistant after I graduated. Now I help younger students the way my teachers once helped me.
Your support changes a child's future
Education, hearing aids, hostel care, and clinical services are all funded by people like you.
Sponsor a Child
Cover a student's monthly education, accommodation, and care costs.
Give the Gift of Hearing
Sponsor a hearing aid or cochlear implant for a child who has never heard their mother's voice.
Sponsor hearing aidVolunteer
We welcome teachers, audiologists, artists, sign language trainers, and digital volunteers.
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IBAN: PK90SONE0003320001342534 · Branch 0033
Campaigns you can support right now
Every campaign here is funding a specific, urgent need — track progress and give directly.
Featured General Donation Fund
Support the overall operations of Narjis Khatoon Hearing Impairment School.
Featured Sponsor a Child — Boarder
Cover a boarding student's full monthly costs — education, meals, hostel, and care. PKR 18,000/month.
Featured Give the Gift of Hearing
Sponsor a hearing aid for a child who has never heard their mother's voice.
Thank you to our recent donors
A running list of the people and families whose generosity keeps our programs going.
Reach out to us
Based in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. Our team replies to WhatsApp during school hours.