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Three Years of Girls’ Education Impact Celebrated Through Empower Her Exhibition
Last month, READ was excited to celebrate the impact and achievements of the Empower Her project with an exhibition in Manchester, marking the conclusion of three years of progress in expanding access to education for girls across Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
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therese
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International Day of Play – 2026
Only since 2024 has 11th June been designated the International Day of Play by the United Nations General Assembly. It was conceived not just as a global celebration of play as a concept, but also a way to spotlight the transformative impact on a child’s engagement, knowledge, social skills and mental health.
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Giving Every Child the Chance to Learn, Grow and Thrive
World Day Against Child Labour - Every child deserves a childhood filled with learning, play, protection and hope. Yet millions of children around the world continue to be deprived of these fundamental rights and are forced into labour that harms their health, education, development and future opportunities.
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“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.
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“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.
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