Bloom Pakistan’s Post

It is estimated that there are approximately 23 million out-of-school children in Pakistan, meaning that two out of every five school-aged children are out of school. The lack of schools, poverty, social norms (such as girls not leaving home alone, or the belief that madrassas teaching Islamic doctrines are better than attending a regular school) and various other factors imply that there is no easy solution, but if children cannot attend school, then education should go alongside them. This is the approach that non-formal education in Pakistan takes. JICA has been cooperating in this field for 20 years, and in addition to efforts to gain the understanding of society, JICA has been creating accelerated -learning programs or ALP (e.g. 6 years of primary schools content can be learned in 4 years, or elements of vocational training added at the junior high level) and training teachers. The government of Pakistan, as well as other donors and NGOs, are now using this rapid-learning material, and it is being used throughout the country. As a result of these efforts, the Pakistani government now allows children who have studied using these materials to sit for the primary and secondary school graduation examinations, and if they pass, they are awarded a diploma. A visit to a classroom in the suburbs of Islamabad showed me that children of different ages were energetically learning. Many children said that they started attending classes because their neighbours had started attending, and many children attended the same classes with their siblings. Some children also attended school while working. With only a fan to stir up the hot air (it was 34°C that day), I was empowered by the sparkling children and the enthusiastic teachers. We must work harder to deliver more children the joy of learning. #Pkistan #nonformaleducation #ALP #outlfschookchildren #JICA https://lnkd.in/gH3tPYzW?

"40 Maidens" project, supported by USAID Business Support Project, is organizing training sessions for 12 home-based female #artisans from three different regions of Bukhara, focusing on various #embroidery techniques. The training, ongoing until January 18, provides participants with the opportunity to master modern, high-demand designs while preserving traditional elements of the #craft.

#ACBAR’s Program Team - SHAPE TPP - will be conducting a Proposal Writing Training for 61 of its NGO partners, comprising of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 organizations, during the last week of October. These trainings will be held in two batches, from 21 – 23 and from 29 – 31. Further, these sessions aim to continue ACBAR’s efforts in building the capacities of local NGOs and ensuring they have all the tools needed for efficient project implementation that will allow them to benefit the people of Afghanistan and sustain their processes. #Effective_NGOs #Stronger_Communities #NGOs_in_Afghanistan #Coordination_Body #Humanitarian_Work

An authentic and reliable report comes every year about status of education in Pakistan, very helpful for concerneds''. https://lnkd.in/dpX9nGuJ #ASER #ITA #Education #Pakistan #Annualreports

Afghanistan National Entrance Examination (Kankor) participation results show a #resoundingdecrease. The exclusive nature of higher education & people’s loss of #hope are clear causes for the #lowerparticipation. #2024, less than 100,000. #2021, 179,929 #2020, daily 200,000

Details on the eBird Uganda workshop that I attended. Watch the video to see how it went. https://lnkd.in/dpZU_8it

I in an interview discussing how #Houthis changed the educational curriculum in Yemen to align with their interests. These changes are likely to create generations of students who are less equipped to contribute to peace, reconciliation, and the overall development of Yemen. Instead, they may perpetuate cycles of conflict in the region, and hinder the country's ability to recover and progress in the post-war period. #Education_Yemen #Houthis_Yemen

✨The Partnerships for Development-Oriented Labour Migration (PAM) is excited to announce the Launch of the Second Phase of the Preparatory Program for Joining the Dual Vocational Training in #Germany in collaboration with the Vocational Training Corporation (VTC).   After the success of the first phase of the program, we are pleased to announce the opening of registration for the second phase that aims to prepare participants for 11 specialties within the German skilled crafts sector, expanding the scope of partnership and attracting more Jordanian youth to benefit from these opportunities.   👉 Hotline to answer all inquiries: 0799958106. 👉 To register online: https://lnkd.in/dwGZMkPS 👉 To learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpcrDuqq   The program is part of PAM project, implemented by #GIZ on behalf of Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), in cooperation with #VTC and #ZDH. ©️ GIZ Jordan

Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations and Crisis A Peaceful Solution in Afghanistan

Revised Training Modules: Enhancements and Updates The revised training modules include updated content that is more relevant and effective for young volunteers. Key enhancements involve adapting the content to the Ethiopian context, improving the sequence and inclusion of topics, and ensuring consistent language and preparation standards. These updates aim to better equip volunteers for their roles and enhance their learning experiences. #InitiativeAfrica #MinistryofPeace #BritishCouncilEthiopia