Adult Basic Education Society (ABES) was established in 1971. It has been registered with the Government under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and with the Central Board of Revenue, Islamabad as a non-profit organization ABES, a non- sectarian organization, operating under the sponsorship and supervision of an autonomous Board of Directors, is working for the welfare of the people in Pakistan without any discrimination of race, religion, caste or creed.

Aims and Objectives
The goal of the ABES are outlined in its Constitution, designed for the welfare of all the people in Pakistan. Basically the ABES runs experimental literacy projects for adult and non-formal primary education; trains local teachers, supervisors and administrative staff; develops audio/video resource material for training, publishes literacy and follow-up books; produces teaching aids and audio-visual equipment: concentration on post literacy development, conducts research and evaluation of programmes and modern techniques; and serves organizations by sharing its experience and making available publications and teaching materials. Students, teachers, supervisors, staff and Board members come from different backgrounds.

Their Vision is to... 
see all children involved in a joyful process of learning in which each day is relevant and important, teachers are satisfied, supported and motivated and communities are encouraging, enthusiastic and empowered.

Mission is to… 
provide training opportunities so that vibrant classrooms appear across regions, attracting parents to enroll their children, participate in the activities and experience total quality education.

Commitment is to... 
ensure that, right of every child is met, respected and practiced.