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Projects

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Thematic Area

To improve the literacy rate through enrolment of out of School children in schools in FATA, Mohmand Agency

Project Duration

September 2016 to April 2018, across Pakistan.

Donor Agency

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UNICEF

Location

FATA, Mohmand Agency

Project Objectives

  • To increase access to quality primary education as a means of promoting peace and development. Applying a context-relevant and conflict-sensitive Community-Based Education (CBE) model.
  • To empower community members and government officials to collaborate in the delivery of community-based primary education in the remote areas of Mohmand Agency, while focusing on areas where no type of primary school exists within a 5-kilometer radius.

Achievements

·   Total of 22 CBEs established in two tehsils of Mohmand Agency.

·   All the teachers trained in basic teaching methodologies by education experts.

·   Achieved gross enrolment of 1,458 students.

·   Enrolled more than 58% girls in all CBEs.

·   20 TIJs established and trained on their role and responsibilities for effective monitoring and management of the education programme.

·   TIJs were strengthened and facilitated for coordination with the stakeholders including line departments and FATA Secretariat.

·   Four government schools identified as HUB schools and established four Teachers Learning Circles (TLCs) for mentoring of CBE teachers.

·    Teachers from government schools identified as TLC members and provided with trainings to conduct proper monitoring of the CBEs.

·    Basic numeracy and reading assessments (EGRA, EGMA) were carried out.

·    Teachers awarded scholarships for pursuing professional teacher training programs such as PTC, CT, and B.Ed.

·   All enrolled students provided with student kits including school bags, notebooks, pencils, colors, slates, drawing books, etc., every year.

·     Textbooks approved by the Provincial Government provided to all students on a yearly basis.