Empowering Futures Through Education

Project Ma'maar (معمار)

Supporting brilliant students from impoverished backgrounds in Pakistan. Because talent should never be wasted due to poverty.

AUD $27,074

Raised on GoFundMe

7

Students Supported

PKR 2,400,000

Total Funds Disbursed

Fundraising Progress

Track our journey towards the goal of AUD $35,000

77% funded
Goal AUD $35,000
Raised AUD $27,074
Donors 101

Approx. 1.5 Million PKR Target

Every dollar supports tuition, food, books and living expenses for students across KPK, Pakistan.

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About the Initiative

Our Mission

Launched in 2019 by Waqas Siddiqui (Australia) and Mudassir Fida (Pakistan), Project Ma'maar identifies exceptional students from impoverished backgrounds who qualify for medical university admission but cannot afford tuition.

We provide comprehensive financial support covering tuition, food, books, and living expenses — ensuring no brilliant mind is wasted because of poverty.

Annual Support Per Student

Tuition Fees PKR 50,000
Food Allowance PKR 60,000
Books & Expenses PKR 40,000
Total Per Student/Year PKR 150,000

Students We Support

Currently supporting 7 students across KPK universities

NameUniversityProgramYearAmount SentStatus
Ahmed KhanKhyber Medical UniversityMBBS3rd YearPKR 450,000active
Fatima BibiAyub Medical CollegeMBBS2nd YearPKR 300,000active
Saeed UllahBannu Medical CollegeMBBS4th YearPKR 600,000active
Nadia ShahGomal Medical CollegeMBBS1st YearPKR 150,000active
Imran AfridiSaidu Medical CollegeMBBS3rd YearPKR 450,000active
Zainab GulKhyber Medical UniversityMBBS2nd YearPKR 300,000active
Yasir AliAyub Medical CollegeMBBS1st YearPKR 150,000active
Total DisbursedPKR 2,400,000

What People Say

Hear from the people behind and supported by Ma'maar

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Every student we support is a future doctor who will return to serve their community. This is not charity — it is an investment in Pakistan's future.

Waqas Siddiqui

Founder, Project Ma'maar

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I have seen firsthand the brilliance of these students. They pass the toughest entrance exams but cannot afford a single semester. Ma'maar bridges that gap.

Muhammad Mudassar Fida

Partner & Operations Lead, Pakistan

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Without Ma'maar, I would be working in fields instead of studying medicine. Now I dream of opening a clinic in my village.

Ahmed Khan

Supported Student, 3rd Year MBBS

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My family could never have afforded medical school. Project Ma'maar gave me a chance to become a doctor and change my family's future forever.

Fatima Bibi

Supported Student, 2nd Year MBBS

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Knowing exactly where my money goes and seeing the students' progress — that transparency is what keeps me donating every month.

Anonymous Donor

Recurring Supporter

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Transfer funds directly to our Pakistani bank account

Pakistani Bank Account

Account Holder

Muhammad Mudassar Fida

IBAN

PK27BAHL2006098100716801

Bank

Bank Al Habib Limited

Country

Pakistan

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Every rupee is accounted for. We publish regular updates on how funds are used and which students benefit.