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Qirtas Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Karachi, Pakistan. The foundation offers teacher training and technology integration programs. The primary aim of the foundation is to improve learning processes by initiating, supporting and advocating innovative and effective strategies that can provide opportunities for children to build a positive future.

History
Qirtas Foundation was established in 1997 as non-profit trust. The foundation, based in Karachi and managed by its board of trustees. It is currently headed by executive director, Mallick K. Mahmood, a shipping professional and one of the founding trustees of the foundation. During the initial years, foundation kept a low profile while actively supporting learning initiatives aimed at disadvantaged children and youth. In 2012, the organization was restructured. The new organization had its focus on creative use of technology to develop low cost and effective solutions to education related problems in Pakistan.

Activities
Qirtas Foundation mainly focuses on improving quality of education by;
 * Supporting teacher training and professional development,
 * Facilitating use of technology for education,
 * Promoting science and technology related education.

Programs
As of Sep. 2014, Qirtas Foundation offers following training and professional development programs;
 * Certificate in Montessori Education
 * IT Basics for Teachers
 * IT Essentials for Teachers
 * Classroom and Behavior Management

These training are provided free of cost to teachers from low income communities.

Projects
In April, 2014 Qirtas Foundation announced its plans to establish a high-tech K-10 school. According to Qirtas, the school would be a model technology based learning environment in Pakistan.