Reforming government schools is the solution to Pakistan's education crisis because:
For most Pakistani children, a government school is the only option
In many government schools, most of the infrastructure is already present
Only the government has the reach, resources and responsibility to serve all children
Zindagi Trust has transformed two under-resourced government schools in Karachi into model institutions of learning.
Transform a Government School
Present a Model For the Government to Replicate
Change Education Policy through Advocacy
In the heart of Karachi, two forgotten government schools now stand as living proof that public education can be reimagined and rebuilt. Zindagi Trust turned neglect into opportunity and created thriving spaces where children learn with dignity, purpose, and pride.
Our interventions involve upgrades in infrastructure, governance, administration,
teacher professional development, academic innovation & tracking and a rich menu
of extra-curricular activities.
Based on the successes of these programs, we advocate for education reform through
policy change and legislation, impacting 3200 girls directly & thousands more in
public schools all over.
Adopted in 2007
2440 Students | 125 Teachers
Adopted in 2015
808 Students | 50 Teachers
To see how the school transformed before and after our intervention, please hold and slide the image to the right.
Both pilot projects are examples of how government schools can be transformed into centres of excellent learning and play a transformative role in children's lives.
We transformed deteriorating government school buildings with abandoned grounds, crumbling walls, empty classrooms and missing facilities, into purposefully utilized spaces, and demonstrated first-hand how creating a safe environment.
We have inculcated a sense of support and accountability amongst government teachers in our schools, in order to ensure that they fulfill their responsibilities and improve their teaching practices which directly impacts student learning.
Our trust has implemented academic development programs that encompass student development initiatives as well as capacity building for core subject teachers, ensuring holistic growth and learning opportunities within the educational system.
A rich menu of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs such as blended learning maths classes, mind sports, art and Life-Skills based education are offered to students with the aim of making classroom learning fun.
Involving parents via regular parent-teacher meetings, counselling, workshops and invitations to major school events has helped in building a strong school community that takes ownership of our work.
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