“I would sit idle” Khemi’s Story
In a rural community where many girls have limited access to education, nine-year-old Khemi is now attending the Community-Based Accelerated Learning Space in her village and slowly building confidence through learning.
“The classroom became a place where the girls felt safe” Sonia’s Story
For Sonia, becoming a teacher at a Community Based Accelerated Learning Space meant supporting girls who had previously been excluded from education and helping them rebuild confidence within the classroom. Many students arrived without basic literacy skills, while others felt nervous speaking, participating in lessons or engaging with teachers for the first time.
“Now Everyone Wants to Educate Their Children” Bai’s Story
In the village of Thehri, attitudes towards girls’ education have changed significantly in recent years. Where families once did not understand the value in sending daughters to school, many parents are now actively encouraging their girls to study and participate in learning.
Illuminating Pathways to a Bright Future: Aneela’s Story
In the rural village of Alu Kotrio in Tharparkar district, limited employment opportunities and widespread poverty have long created challenges for families trying to build stable futures. For many women, opportunities to work outside the home after marriage remain limited.
Rising Above Challenges: Jarena’s Story
In Village Kapoosar in Tharparkar, 12-year-old Jarena is proving that determination and access to education can help overcome even the most difficult barriers.
Overcoming Barriers: Bushra’s Story
In the remote rural communities of district Diamer, many girls already face significant barriers to education due to poverty and limited learning opportunities. For eight-year-old Bushra, those barriers were made even more difficult due to a mild learning disability.
“The first day I walked into the CBALS, I felt peace” Sonia’s Story
In a remote village in the Tharparkar desert, where access to education remains limited for many girls, 16-year-old Sonia is now pursuing opportunities that once felt out of reach.
“Education is not a privilege, it is a right” Leena’s Story
In the quiet village of Janjhiar in Thar, where traditional attitudes and social barriers have long limited opportunities for girls, 70-year-old Leela has become a strong advocate for education and change. A devoted member of the Village Education Committee (VEC), Leela is helping encourage families to support girls’ learning in a community where many daughters have historically been expected to remain at home.
“I Want to Study” Lubna’s Story
At just ten years old, Lubna balances school alongside work to help support her family. Each day after finishing lessons, she travels to the city to clean people’s homes, sweeping floors, mopping and washing dishes to earn a small income.
“Now Families Want Their Daughters to Study” Chetan’s Story
In the village of Sacharil, opportunities for girls to continue their education have historically been extremely limited. For many families, poverty and distance from larger towns made it difficult to send girls beyond primary school.
“Girls have just as much right to education as boys do” Bhagwani’s Story
When Bhagwani moved from the city of Mithi to a rural village after getting married, one thing immediately stood out to her: boys were going to school, but girls were not.
“Before This School, I Worked Instead of Studying” Haniya’s Story
Across rural Sindh, many girls grow up working to support their families rather than learning in a classroom. For nine year old Haniya, this was once her reality.