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🌟 Empowering Education in Kalahandi: NGO Convergence Workshop 🌟 DAY-01 Today Piramal Foundation and district administration collaboratively organised a NGO convergence workshop in Kalahandi, focusing on SDG 4 - Quality Education. Representatives from 26 NGOs and key government officials gathered to tackle pressing issues and devise strategies for educational advancement in the region. The workshop commenced with a spirited Chetna geet, setting the tone for the day. Insightful discussions ensued, highlighting the collective responsibility of all stakeholders in bridging educational gaps and promoting inclusivity. Presentations showcased various initiatives, including efforts to reintegrate children into schools and address socio-economic barriers. Key challenges were addressed, from infrastructural shortcomings to the plight of minority students. Strategies were proposed to boost student confidence, combat gender bias, and ensure holistic development. Additionally, discussions delved into the importance of pre-matric scholarships in reducing dropouts and promoting awareness. The workshop culminated with a resolute commitment to SDG 4, underscored by the recognition of collaboration as the cornerstone of educational transformation in Kalahandi. Stakeholders pledged to work hand in hand, leveraging their collective expertise to pave the way for a brighter future through education. #SDG4 #QualityEducation #NGOConvergence #KalahandiDevelopment #PiramalFoundation #EducationForAll #CollaborationForChange 📚✨

#Educational institutes in #Pakistan are not leveraging the power of #data for decision-making. Key decisions, ranging from #strategy to operational excellence such as program offerings, faculty #hiring, #student development, #classroom arrangements, and many others should all be based on data. The advantage is that institutes already have access to data; they just need to use it in the right way. ~ Muhammad Abubakar Siddique

'Let’s Talk About This’ – Ms. Maheen Ghauri, IBA Karachi’s Dean of Student Affairs, sits down with Dawn English to discuss the gender gap in higher education and the art of navigating careers while breaking stereotypes. Watch the complete episode this Sunday: https://lnkd.in/dtakEmtJ #IBAKarachi #IBA #Education #LetsTalkAboutThis #DawnPodcast

This image shows a sewing center class under Samvedna Foundations' *Sangini* project, which empowers women through vocational training. By learning sewing skills, participants gain the tools to achieve financial independence and self-reliance. #WomenEmpowerment #VocationalTraining #SewingSkills #SanginiProject #FinancialIndependence #SkillDevelopment #SamvednaFoundations #EmpowerThroughEducation

The #LevelUpSeries is here. As much as entrepreneurship is important, but education and securing a job in the digital economy is as crucial. This is why we put together this online workshop for the youth of Gert Sibande District. An effort that is a result of a partnership between Sakhile Youth Empowerment Centre, Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Technology Innovation Agency and Saturated. #SpanaOnline #GDSMGoesDigital

As much as green-hearted I am, the presence of #Pakistan in this list is ironic. From one viewpoint, the country is among the leading oasis in highest number of #universities and on the other hand, the same country has: - Higher #education enrollment ratio is less than 2% - Plagiarized #publications of Deans and Directors are apparent (my own MBA projects were referred without my consent and citation) - The white-collar #unemployment rate stands above 5% - The unsupportive start-up landscape due to high #cost of #capital borrowing - The country stands in the last quartile of #moral & #corruption index - The #macroeconomic indicators are steeping and deteriorating - 110th Rank by World Economic Forum on global #competitiveness - 108th Rank by #WorldBank on Corporate #Governance & Business Practices I am associated as Adjunct Faculty with few of the #business schools of Karachi and in each of semester review session or #policy #townhall meeting, I have always been a loud advocate that, “Pakistan doesn’t need more universities; we need an institutional fixture to our existing system”. And cardinal missing piece in the jigsaw is “Academic Rigor”, which has been brutally compromised across the educational #valuechain. If this is not addressed at priority, we’ll keep on experiencing mushroom #growth of more universities every year and they will keep on producing #incompetence and operating like “Degree Mills” with no impact on either society, economy or personal wellbeing.

Transforming Early Education in Sikkim! On June 26th and 27th, MagikPitara and the Government of Sikkim partnered for a dynamic workshop focused on the holistic development of children aged 3-8. Guided by NEP 2020, we explored engaging, play-based learning approaches. Discover how we're enriching foundational education! #HolisticEducation #NEP2020 #NipunBharat #MagikPitara #SikkimEducation

Racial discrimination is a persistent issue that plagues developing countries to this day, with minorities suffering from disparities in terms of treatment, access, and other opportunities. The effects of racial discrimination are even more pronounced for Indigenous women; along with limited opportunities and poorer working conditions, they face lower wages than their non-minority counterparts, may struggle to access essential services, and experience cultural insensitivity in healthcare settings. Together with the National Forum for Advocacy Nepal (NAFAN), we at the RYTHM Foundation have sought to empower 180 young girls and women from the Chepang tribe in Nepal through leaming opportunities that promote literacy, hygiene, and other critical life skills. While we mark the #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofRacialDiscrimination on the 21st of March each year, we want to reiterate the importance of taking action every single day by uplifting women from minority groups, ensuring their voices are heard, and creating opportunities for learning and representation! Learn more about our work with the Chepang tribe here: https://lnkd.in/g4ScvSYc #RiseWithRYTHM #IndigenousRights #GenderEquality #EducationForAll

“Skills are the key to unlocking better opportunities,” emphasizes Kedar Bhakta Mathema, Former Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University in an interview with The HRM Nepal team. This cover story highlights the challenges in Nepal’s education system and the urgent need to invest in skill development for a stronger workforce. To read the full interview visit our website https://lnkd.in/dh4Xrqeg or grab your copy of the latest issue of The HRM Magazine today! #SkillsForSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment #NepalSkills #HumanCapital #NepalTransformation Kedar Bhakta Mathema Mohan Ojha Samjhana Sharma