Schools: Educating underserved girls in Pakistan

When students return from winter break, it’s a great way to re-set classroom expectations by making plans for the New Year. After all, the school year is more than halfway over, and the new year is a good time to revisit any goals and objectives set earlier. A New year wishing tree is set up in every class in our schools. Children write down what they hope to accomplish on the first day after the school break by writing them on wishing stars and decorating on the tree. The tree is a visual reminder of what they need to achieve.

Our children have resumed the pen pal program with Aspen High School after a break of one year. The program allows children to connect, learn and grow by offering a wide range of advantages that contribute significantly to their personal and academic development. The program has proved to be a valuable and enriching experience in the past by exposing the children to diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives, and enhancing global awareness.

Parent Teacher Meeting was held on 20 January. These meetings are a regular feature of the schools aiming to provide parents with the knowledge and skills to assist their children in learning at home and at school. Information on what the children are learning in school, suggested activities to be completed at home that support what children are learning in school is shared during these meetings. . Parents were keen to know how teachers can advise them to help their own children at home and were aware of teacher's efforts.

We are indebted to all our donors who donated generously to our Winter Warmth Appeal in November.The sweaters that we purchase for the children from these funds make a world of difference, since temperatures go down to nearly freezing point in December and January. Thank you so much for your donations in response to our appeal.

Our donors support allows us to fund the education program and initiatives aimed at improving the academic performance of our students. Your generosity has allowed us to provide them with quality education that has prepared them for academic success. We sincerely appreciate your contribution.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey

We owe our education program’s success to our generous supporters and well-wishers. Today we are educating almost 400 students in our two schools. To provide quality education, we come up with curriculum enhancements, updating and upscaling our education program. Our teacher trainings address the specific needs of underserved students by using innovative teaching methods. In August, the teachers participated in ongoing professional development sessions, enhancing their teaching skills and pedagogical approaches. This has resulted in improved classroom instruction and student engagement. Our first term exams in September show positive trends in student performance, with a 15% increase in the number of students achieving grade-level proficiency in core subjects.

Community engagement and awareness campaigns are used to encourage parents to send their children to school and support their education. Increased participation in parent-teacher meetings has strengthened the bond between the schools and the community. Though these schools, we aim to uplift communities by providing an inclusive education.

Moqah Foundation is grateful to its partners, donors and the local community for their unwavering support. Together we remain committed to our mission of fostering educational opportunities for all children in these underserved areas.