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In response to the devastating floods of 2022, which affected nearly 33 million people in Pakistan, PAGE, in collaboration with IDRF, launched the “Education in Emergencies” initiative to restore education in seven flood-hit districts of Sindh and Balochistan. These regions, already grappling with underdeveloped education systems, especially for girls, saw renewed hope through this intervention. In Phase I, PAGE established 42 temporary learning centers (TLCs) that catered to 1,283 children, guiding them through Packages A to C, paving the way for their transition to lower secondary education. Now, in Phase II, PAGE and IDRF are committed to ensuring the continuity of learning through the operation of 36 Star Schools across the targeted districts. The initiative has also resumed education in two government schools in District Naseerabad, advocating for and achieving the deployment of government teachers subsequently handing over schools to School Education Department. 

PROJECT DETAILS

Information

Financed By

IDRF

Total Funding (CAD)

$180,882.07 

Project Duration

Mar (2024 – 2025) 

Impact

703

Girls

436

Boys

36

STAR Schools

Locations

IDRF 2 Map

PROJECT DELIVERABLES

  • Sustained Education: Continuation of learning in 36 Star Schools, aiming to complete primary education for 1,139 children by 2025. 

  • Provision of Learning Supplies: Distribution of textbooks, notebooks, school bags, stationery, sitting tables, and sports kits to enhance the learning experience. 

  • Infrastructure and Facilities: Installation of solar panels and fans, provision of whiteboards, water coolers, and furniture to create conducive learning environments. 

  • Teacher Training and Capacity Building: Enhanced pedagogical skills through targeted training, improving instructional quality and learning outcomes. 

  • Community Engagement: Increased awareness and participation through festive education day celebrations and community activities. 

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Support: Training educators in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and climate change adaptation, fostering resilience within the community. 

  • Environmental Sustainability: Promoting a green cover through tree plantation activities, encouraging students to contribute to environmental conservation. 

  • Health and Nutrition: Plans to initiate nutrition programs to improve student health and access to balanced meals. 

PROJECT GALLERY

Focal Person

Mr. Yasir Ilyas | Program Manager