A functional literacy programme, particularly for adults and dropped out children belonging to nearby “Katchi Abadis” was initiated in April 2002, Mrs. M. K. Mirza wife of Dr. Laeeq Mirza Project Director Friendship House took up the challenge of starting and Adult Functional Literacy Program in the afternoons with the hired teachers from the catchment area. This programme like the Friendship House Day-Programme is being run by contributions by small group of friends, without approaching so far the Adult Literacy Programme or other donors.