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Enrollment, Retention and Progression (ERP) of Out of School Children (OOSC) in ICT

A Joint Initiative By

PAGE Foundation logo
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) Pakistan logo

Project Description

Enrollment, retention, and progression of out-of-school children (OOSC) in Islamabad is a joint effort by PAGE and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Pakistan. This campaign is initially focused on enrolling 500 out-of-school children by providing them with adequate learning facilities along with suitable teachers and facilitators, JICA-approved ALP content, digital content, and learning solutions that aid them for supplementary learning.

Out-of-school children enrolled in a non-formal education centre in Islamabad

Project Details

Out-of-school children learning at an ERP non-formal education centre in Islamabad – photo 1
Out-of-school children learning at an ERP non-formal education centre in Islamabad – photo 2
Out-of-school children learning at an ERP non-formal education centre in Islamabad – photo 3

PROJECT DELIVERABLES

  • Enrollment Drive:

  • Collaborate with local communities to identify and reach out to Out of School Children.
  • Organize Focused Group Discussions FDGS with parents and community members.
  • Facilitate a smooth and welcoming enrollment process for students.

  • Learning Centers:

    Establish and equip comfortable NFE centers with essential items such as:

  • Proper ventilation and lighting.
  • Clean drinking water and sanitation facilities.
  • Basic learning materials like notebooks and pencils.
  • Ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students.

  • Qualified Instructors:

  • Recruit and train passionate teachers/facilitators skilled in non-formal education, NFE.
  • Recruit and train instructors capable of engaging OOSC of diverse backgrounds.

  • JICA Curriculum:

  • Utilize JICA-approved Accelerated Learning Programs (ALPs) for non-formal education NFE.

  • Student Support:

  • Strive to provide essential supplies like uniforms and shoes to enrolled students (subject to resource availability).
  • Explore options for providing nutritious snacks or meals to support student well-being and focus during learning sessions.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Regularly monitor student progress and program effectiveness.
  • Gather feedback from students, instructors, and the community.
  • Utilize data to continuously improve the program and learning experience.

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