Rural Sindh Schools

Ibtida has adopted a cluster of 3 girls’ schools in rural Sindh.

These schools were set up approximately 3 years ago but despite the community’s interest, were struggling with the quality of education, teacher training, resources, infrastructure and a lack of funding. Given the immense interest of the community in educating their children and the number of students already enrolled in the schools, Ibtida in collaboration with the Indus Resource Center (IRC) agreed to adopt the schools.

The goals of the schools will be accomplished in phases. Phase I will consist of the following:

+ Improvement of overall quality of teaching in the school
+ Teacher training
+ Reducing the student-to-teacher ratio
+ Improving infrastructure so students can have an environment where joyful learning is possible
+ Minimize the drop-out rate

As with all other Ibtida supported projects, there will be an emphasis on gender equality; health and hygiene; environment awareness; and human rights education.

The schools are located in district Dadu, along the Super Highway in Khanote, Habib Morr, and Manzoorabad. These are rural communities, where the average household has 7 to 10 members. Most of the children’s parents work for daily wages (approximately $3 per day.)

View our other projects: Nilore | Mansehra | Landi Arbab