The Work We Support
These examples reflect the kind of early education programs Bridge the Gap is designed to fund and scale—identified through our partnership with Trehaus Gives.
Pakistan (2025): Expanding What Works
Expanding early learning across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In 2025, the partnership with the Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (ISAPS) expanded across two regions of Pakistan—Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)—bringing early learning into 170 government schools and reaching diverse communities across urban and rural contexts.
The impact:
170 schools reached across Punjab and KP
Significant improvement in 19 out of 20 developmental goals
22% increase in learning levels in Punjab
28% increase in learning levels in KP
Statistically significant gains in English literacy, numeracy, and STEM
Across both regions, students showed meaningful progress in foundational skills, and classrooms became more structured, engaging learning environments.
This work demonstrates what’s possible when early education programs are supported and scaled effectively—reaching more children and delivering measurable, lasting impact.
Pakistan (2024): Proving the Model
Strengthening early learning through research and classroom implementation.
In 2024, Trehaus partnered with the Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (ISAPS) to conduct a research study across 50 government schools in Punjab, Pakistan. Using the Little Lab platform, this pilot focused on improving foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes in early-grade classrooms.
The impact:
50 grade-one classrooms reached
50 teachers trained to deliver structured early learning
2,000+ students engaged in foundational learning assessments
1,600 students supported through classroom instruction using the Teaching Toolbox
Within weeks, students demonstrated measurable gains in literacy, numeracy, and early STEAM skills.
The pilot also identified 195 students who were significantly ahead of grade level—highlighting the importance of differentiated learning within early education classrooms.
Educator capacity improved alongside student outcomes, with reduced student-teacher ratios and 84% of teachers reporting positive feedback on the tools and approach.
This pilot serves as a proof of concept for how structured tools, teacher training, and targeted support can strengthen early learning environments—and lays the foundation for scaling this work to reach more children.
Democratic Republic of Congo (2026): Pilot in Development
Strengthening early learning in an internally displaced community.
We are partnering with a local nonprofit in the Democratic Republic of Congo to support early childhood education within a school serving families in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp.
Phase 1 focuses on:
Training early childhood educators
Supporting the development of an early years program within the school community
This is the first step in a longer-term partnership. As the program grows, we aim to support the expansion of a full early childhood education model—reaching more children and strengthening access to learning in highly vulnerable communities.
Every day, we’re forging new partnerships with government education departments, nonprofits, and community schools worldwide to broaden access to high-quality education and drive transformative change. We have pilots on the horizon in Nepal, Pakistan, the US, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bridge the Gap Project grants are designed to support and expand high-impact initiatives like this one. With our funding, similar programs can be sustained and scaled in underserved communities worldwide.
T A K E A C T I O N T O D A Y
Every child deserves the chance to thrive—but millions still lack access to quality early education simply because of where they were born or the circumstances they face.
You can help change that.