ACHIEVE - Phase II - Empowering Girls with "Skills That Shape the Future”

The ACHIEVE program, a collaboration between Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education-PAGE and King’s Trust International (KTI), with funding support from Zindigi (powered by J.S Bank), is an impactful initiative designed to equip young girls with core life skills and enhance their educational journey. This initiative follows the success of ACHIEVE Phase I and aims to reach a broader audience in Phase II, spanning across four government schools in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lakki Marwat and Peshawar. The goal of ACHIEVE is to foster the personal and academic development of girls aged 13-18 through interactive and engaging learning sessions. This program encourages girls to pursue their dreams and build resilience by providing them with skills that are not only beneficial for their educational success but also essential for life beyond school.

PROJECT DETAILS

Information

Financed By

ZINDIGI

Technical Support By

KING’S

Trust International

Project Duration

Phase II

Jul 2024 – May 2025

Impact

Primary

200 girls aged 13-18 in grades 8-10 at selected government schools.

Secondary

Teachers and parents of the participating students.

Locations

Key Program Components and Deliverables

Enhanced Life Skills: Through 17 interactive sessions per school, the program focuses on building confidence, communication skills, teamwork, stress management, digital literacy, and goal setting.
Teacher Training: Teachers, known as Achieve Advisors, undergo specialized training to adopt student-centered teaching methodologies, creating a safe and engaging classroom environment.
Parental Engagement: Regular orientations are held for parents to foster a supportive environment for girls’ education within the community.
Exposure Visits: Workplace visits are organized to broaden the girls’ understanding of career opportunities, igniting their aspirations.
Motivational Talks: Sessions with successful female role models are conducted to inspire students and reinforce the importance of pursuing one’s dreams.
Celebration Events: To recognize progress and accomplishments, the program includes celebratory events, highlighting the students’ journey and achievements.

Impact Achievements from Phase I

Skill Development: The pilot exceeded its target of 70% of girls improving in soft skills (self-confidence, teamwork and problem solving). 100% of respondents (60) to My Journey improved in confidence, 97% in working with others (teamwork) and 93% in problem solving.
School Attendance: 100% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that Achieve made them want to come to school more
Community Feedback: In FGDs, students highlighted the need for more support from teachers and parents, including granting permission to attend Achieve sessions and exposure visits.

Outlook ACHIEVE Phase II is set to create lasting change, preparing these young girls to face the future with confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose. Through strategic partnerships and community involvement, PAGE aims to address educational gaps, empower young girls, and pave the way for a brighter future for Pakistan.