Covid-19 affected 46.8 million children in schools of Pakistan. Due to which interruptions to education had long term implications especially impact on children’s losses in learning and increased dropouts. There was a need to design and implement effective innovative solutions in a relatively short period of time to minimize educational disruption and facilitate continuity of learning for children
The program's Interactive content has been able to engage children who were in school before pandemic, out of school, drop-outs & from religious institutions. Simple to follow localized content based on Universal cross cutting themes attracted stakeholders from across board. Program has generated evidence where children have adopted pedagogies shared through program for effective teaching and learning of concepts and to use games and concepts learned & practice it with other concepts. A comprehensive assessment exercise was designed according to the DAC evaluation criteria to have a holistic commentary ranging from the design of the project to sustainability and impact of the project. Focal persons visiting communities took pictures, audio/video testimonials from parents and children as reflection on program content and delivery. A WhatsApp group with dedicated hotline received number of messages & calls by parents/communities & children sharing their feedback & suggestions for program
Program was initiated for 35 districts targeting population of 55,411,423. Based on implementation results it is scaled up across Pakistan on national hook-up of Radio Pakistan FM & MW targeting children of 5-10 years. Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Trainings approached POWER99 Foundation for provision of content for "Radio School" that is Govt. initiative. A Letter of Understanding was signed between Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Trainings and POWER99 Foundation for providing content and technical support to Radio Pakistan under Ministry of Information. During next 2-3 years, POWER99 Foundation plans to develop content for higher grades and also expand program to other countries in the region while extending national and international partnerships
The content is based in universal cross cutting themes ,comprehensive program design that can be adapted in other languages, and a diverse team of professional having years of diversified experience if required. A Memorandum of understanding is to be signed with POWER99 Foundation for adaptation of content. Ms. Fakhira Najib Chief Executive is the authorized person for contact.
