Pakistan Coalition for Education an initiative of Society for Access to Quality Education

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐈 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 PCE & Pakistan Youth Change Advocates were in DI Khan 4 District Townhall, engaging with local communities & stakeholders 2 discuss challenges hindering access to #QualityEducation & affecting #LearningOutcomes. The public demonstrated high level of awareness about education issues & clear demands 2 improve education landscape in DI Khan. Decades of #Violence and #Terrorism have left their mark on the region. Although conditions have improved, the threat still looms❗ Ensuring #LawAndOrder remains crucial 2 prevent disruptions in education. After all, how can children & teachers attend school when their #Safety is at risk ❓ The local community conveyed clear expectations 2 parliamentarians, urging an increase in #PublicInvestment in education proportionate to the district's needs 2 improve #LearningOutcomes. 🏫They urged parliamentarians 2 proactively monitor public schools 2 stay informed about issues & respond in a timely manner. While government has significantly increased investment in education, its impact on ground varies, underscoring the need 4 robust #Monitoring & #Transparency in utilization of public funds. The presence of 2 different education systems & curricula exacerbates #LearningDisparities & diminishes confidence in public education system. #UrbanRuralDisparities run deep, particularly affecting #AccesstoEducation for #Girls 👩🎓. Cultural norms, biases & poverty further deprioritize #Girls’Education & retention beyond middle school. This issue is compounded by lack of basic facilities such as #Furniture 💧 #WASHServices & 💡 #Electricity, which undermines morale of 👨👩👧👦parents, students & 👨🏫👩🏫 teachers. Consequently, learning outcomes suffer & number of #OutOfSchoolChildren increases. While monitoring teacher performance is essential, a holistic approach is needed that also ensures the availability of basic facilities. How can learning be effective when students are fainting in the #SwelteringHeat? 🌡 #GenderDisparities in education persist. #Poverty, combined with the impacts of #ClimateChange, presents significant hurdles, further exacerbated by a general low priority for girls' education in rural areas & delays in rehabilitating schools damaged by #2022Floods🌊 There is also a pressing need to raise awareness and improve access 2 various #SocialSecurityNets to enable children from #LowIncomeHouseholds to continue their academic journeys 📚 Local stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment 2 addressing these community concerns. They emphasized the importance of upholding highest standards of transparency in financial spending💰 & stressed the need 2enhance engagement with the local community 2increase their stake in public education system and infrastructure. #EducationForAll #GirlsEducation #PCE

With 22.6 million children in #Pakistan 🇵🇰 out of school and only 60% achieving #basicliteracy and #numeracyskills,✏🧮 we must urgently address the gaps in our education system. Six months after the #generalelections, federal and provincial governments, along with political parties, must demonstrate their commitment to #Article25A by scaling public #investmentinEducation to a minimum of 4% of GDP. On #InternationalLiteracyDay, its time to prioritize holistic, inclusive, and #QualityEducation for all children. #InternationalLiteracyDay #Article25A #EducationForAll #SDG4 #OOSC #EducationEmergency

🎙 Episode 3 of #LetsTalkEducation with Dr Faisal Bari will be up tonight !! Listen to the podcast at: https://shorturl.at/vyiod Pakistan Youth Change Advocates Global Partnership for Education

The fact that 26.2 million children in Pakistan🇵🇰 remain out of school #OOSC is far more than just an #EducationEmergency ⚠️ It represents an existential crisis that threatens the very fabric of our nation's future. If we fail to act now with inclusive and holistic reforms, we risk a future where our story won’t even be part of the tales told. ‼️ 🎙In Episode 3 of #LetsTalkEducation, Dr Faisal Bari, Dean School of Education Lahore University of Management Sciences sheds light on the issues adding to the urgency of addressing #EducationEmergency, exploring how this crisis could be the turning point we need to ensure #EducationForAll in 🇵🇰. 🔗 Join the conversation with areebah shahid. 🔜 Coming Soon on https://shorturl.at/vyiod #OOSC #AccessToEducation #EducationReform #RTE #InclusiveEducation

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"From Concerns to Solutions: Connecting Communities and Policymakers to Tackle the Education Emergency" Several months after the general elections, it is time to remind political stakeholders about the commitments made to the people in election manifestos to tackle the #EducationEmergency in Pakistan 🇵🇰 PCE and Pakistan Youth Change Advocates have initiated a series of townhall meetings to engage with the local communities, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. These sessions have provided valuable insights into the grassroots challenges, bringing the education related issues of the communities to the notice of their representatives in parliament. The townhall was not only a platform for open discussion but also a forum where the Parliamentarians listened and pledged to resolve the public’s challenges. Finding sustainable and localized solutions to counter #EducationEmergency requires synergy between public and policymakers and it requires an #adaptive and #holistic approach. The interaction between constituents and their MNAs/MPAs needs to be expanded to provide #QualityEducationForAll. While the population is on the rise, parents must advocate for increasing number of public schools to match the population. It is the responsibility of legislators to proactively identify and address the ongoing education crisis, ensuring no child remains OOS. In areas where child labor and poverty are widespread, providing #ALPs in evening schools and technical education can convince parents to send their children to schools. Teachers must retain child's interest & presence through engaging and quality learning. #EducationFinancing gap must be addressed immediately to ensure every child’s #RTE. The vacant teaching positions must also be filled with an emphasis on merit-based recruitment. Pledges and Commitments: MPAs from Punjab, Kanwal Liaqat and Malik Muhammad Waheed, committed to proactively try to bridge the gap in #AcesstoEducation by increasing the number of public schools in their constituency, focusing on post-primary and girls' schools. They also pledged to upgrade the primary school in Shadi Pura to support students transitioning to higher grades. They also assured to collaborate with relevant authorities to fill vacant teaching positions on a merit basis as soon as possible. With over 100 community members, parliamentarians and other education sector stakeholders present, it is evident that education is among key issues and priority of the people. Let’s continue to work together to advocate for #InclusiveEducation, #EducationForAll, and support the #VoteForSafeEducation campaign. Together, we can make a significant impact on the future of our children and ensure they receive the quality education they deserve. #EducationReform #EducationEmergency #QualityEducation #PublicEducation #CommunityEngagement #PolicyAction Global Partnership for Education Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training

Effective, Informed and inclusive policy planning and implementation rely heavily on the availability of reliable, publicly accessible and up-to-date data. available data. Without the availability up-to-date statistics, critical issues often escalate unnoticed until they become critical. The current scale of issues such as #OOSC, gender inequality in access to education in Pakistan highlight the importance of #DataDrivenDecisionMaking in shaping education policies. 🏫 #EducationData #SDG4 With the support of Global Partnership for Education 's #EducationOutLoud initiative, #PCE's data portal is an innovative platform which aggregates diverse education statistics, making them accessible and actionable for all stakeholders. By bringing diverse education data, PCE’s data portal strives to promote evidence-based policy planning to address key gaps in our education data landscape. 📊 #DataDrivenDecisions #EdReform #EducationInnovation #PolicyInnovation We’re also pleased to share that International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) has recognized Pakistan Coalition for Education an initiative of Society for Access to Quality Education 's data portal for its role in advancing transparency in education planning and policy in Pakistan. This recognition reflects the portal’s success in fostering greater openness and accountability within the education sector. 🌐 #EducationTransparency #TechForGood #DataAccessibility #EducationalLeadership Our mission is to empower communities and stakeholders through transparent data, bridge the gap between public institutions and #CivilSocietyOrganizations (CSOs), enhancing collaboration and informed decision-making. 🤝🌐 #DataIntegration #EdTech #CommunityEmpowerment #CollaborativeSolutions Access our Data Portal: https://lnkd.in/gJ_q_nj9 Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/giA2gcxg

Huge Step Forward for Girls' Education in Pakistan! There's encouraging news for girls' education in Pakistan! We applaud President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, and the Christian community for successfully raising the minimum age of marriage for both boys and girls to 18 under the "Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2024." This amendment directly addresses one of the key factors contributing to the staggering number of 13.83 million Pakistani girls (ages 5-16) #out of school #OOSC. #Child marriages not only rob girls of their childhood but also disrupt their #education, limiting their opportunities and perpetuating a cycle of #poverty. However, the fight for equal education for all girls isn't over. While this Act is a significant step in the right direction, we urge the Pakistani government to take the following actions: ◾Standardize the minimum age of marriage to 18 years across all religions and communities to extend consistent legal protection to all girls in Pakistan. ◾Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to re-enroll girls who dropped out due to child marriage. This could involve flexible schooling options, targeted support programs, and addressing the social stigma associated with returning to school after marriage. We call upon President of Pakistan, Chief Minister of Balochistan, Chief Minister of Punjab, Chief Minister of KP, and Chief Minister of Sindh to work together to make #quality education accessible to every girl in Pakistan. #RightToEducation #EndChildMarriage #GirlsEducation #Pakistan Global Partnership for Education UN Women Malala Fund UNESCO NCSW, Islamabad Read more: https://lnkd.in/dh_TCrh6

How do civil society organizations use technologies to advance advocacy & promote accountability in education? What are the main challenges faced? This Global Partnership for Education blog by IIEP's Muriel Poisson draws from the results of an #EducationOutLoud research survey: https://bit.ly/3YpTLup *As an Education Out Loud Global Learning Partner, IIEP develops research and capacity building activities for Education Out Loud grantees on the involvement of CSOs in educational planning and on tools to promote transparency and accountability in education. The survey is part of this effort. Pakistan Coalition for Education an initiative of Society for Access to Quality Education , DEDRAS ONG

🎙 Don’t miss Episode 2 of #LetsTalkEducation Season 2 on July 24, 2024! In this episode, we explore the needs of out-of-school children and tales of transformation from the ground! Mr. Bilal Aziz, Program Specialist for Youth & Adult Literacy at JICA, and Ms. Saima Mushtaq, an experienced teacher for out-of-school children join us in this conversaion. Stay tuned! In collaboration with: Pakistan Coalition for Education an initiative of Society for Access to Quality Education #EducationEmergency #EducationForAll #EducationMatters #PakistanEducationSystem #PakistanEducation #EducationTransformation #RightToEducation