By Aazer Durrani | Head of Marketing
One-third of schools in the country have no water or basic sanitation or toilets. Only half of all government schools have usable toilets. Poor quality and a rural-urban divide in access are some of the major challenges faced by the education sector in Pakistan. The situation is exasperated by the lack of facilities and the apparent shortage of good teachers.
Though the number of out-of-school children has reduced from last year’s figure of 24 million to 22.6 million, statistics of 2015-16 still paint a gloomy picture, calling for the imposition of real education emergency. As many as 44% children between the ages of 5 and 16 are still out of school.
The statistics further reveal that 21% primary schools in the country are being run by a single teacher while 14% have one room.
Education is the basic necessity in any country for progress and prosperity. In most democracies, it is deemed a basic right. Education, if not provided can have disastrous consequences for the society and can have adverse affects on the prosperity of a nation.
In light of this scenario, Fatima Memorial Hospital is striving immensely to provide education to underprivileged children to achieve the new targets set for the sustainable development goals through its NUR outreach program.
NUR Community Outreach Program is primarily working towards improving community health and providing microfinance opportunities and vocational training to under privileged communities.
NUR schools have held numerous activities that aim to not only provide education but also target to encourage numerous activities that will contribute to children’s personal growth. Activities focusing on cleanliness, environmental care, etc. have been held as part of awareness building program amongst children. In addition, students have been distributed books and been provided with nutrition counselling through NURs’ Food distribution program.
We require support for further strengthening the education system in Pakistan especially for these communities so that we can educate as many as we can and work towards the prosperity of this country and the world.
Please donate generously since the future of these children depends on ours and your support!
By Aazer Durrani | Head of Marketing
By Aazer Durrani | Head of Marketing
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