Education
- What we Do
- Education
Thematic statement
"FWA is dedicated to transforming education in underserved areas of Pakistan by empowering girls as catalysts for change. By creating safe, inclusive, and conducive learning environments, FWA has increased access to quality education for 300,000 students, including girls, and improved school retention rates”
School Upgradation & Expansion
In partnership with KnK Japan/MoFA Japan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department, FWA has upgraded and expanded 250 girls' schools across the province. Through significant infrastructure improvements and by addressing gaps in essential facilities, we have created safer and more conducive learning environments.
Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Girls
FWA is supporting girls’ education by fostering partnerships with the government and local communities. Our efforts focus on increasing access to education, ensuring a smooth transition for girls from primary to secondary levels, and promoting their retention and completion. Through the GLSEP program, implemented in partnership with UNESCO, FWA has benefitted 3,064 girls and enrolled 1,043 out-of-school girls in 49 schools across Indus Kohistan and Mohmand.
Digital Classrooms and Innovative Teaching Strategies
FWA is committed to empowering students through the implementation of digital smart classrooms and modern teaching methodologies. Our program transforms traditional learning environments by incorporating advanced technologies, such as interactive smart screens, digital projectors, and user-friendly software. We leverage e-learning platforms to offer a variety of educational resources, allowing students to engage with interactive modules, videos, and assessments tailored to their learning styles. 180 teachers have been trained in smart classroom practices, leading to improved academic performance for 6,000 students.
Enabling Rural Girls through Secondary Education
The "Support in Access to Girls' Secondary Education" (SAGSE) program, launched by FWA in 2008 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, collaborates with partners like the Hoshyar Foundation to establish community-managed girls' secondary schools in remote areas lacking educational facilities beyond primary education. This decade-long initiative has brought together national and international organizations, with the ultimate goal of transitioning these schools to government management after a designated period. Currently active in the districts of Mansehra and Torghar, the program has successfully established thirteen community-managed girls' secondary schools, benefiting 9,559 girls, with 1,645 graduates to date.
Empowering Girls Through Alternate Learning Pathway (ALP) Centers
In collaboration with partner organizations, FWA has launched the Alternate Learning Pathway (ALP) project to establish learning centers in remote areas, specifically Tehsil Allai in District Battagram. This initiative provides a condensed 18-month curriculum, enabling girls to attain lower secondary certificates with the technical support of PIU/AIOU. Focused on inclusive and equitable education, the ALP centers cater to out-of-school and overaged girls, integrating vocational skills to equip them with essential competencies for improved livelihoods. To date, 200 girls have graduated from these centers, empowering them to pursue brighter future
Scholarships for Female University Students
Supported by Friends of Pakistan and MHF Canada, FWA's scholarship program has empowered 50 girls who graduated from community-managed schools to pursue higher education. This initiative not only facilitates access to university-level education but also includes diploma courses in community midwifery and nursing, ensuring these young women are equipped with valuable skills for their future careers.
