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Project 3

Youth, Adolescents, and Resilience Programming

Youth Development

UNFPA Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan 32410

24-Jan – 26-Dec · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development
Start Date: 24-Jan
End Date: 26-Dec
Budget (USD): 374,000
Budget (PKR): 69,190,000
Geographical Area: Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 32410

Project details

The 2024 program strengthened national efforts on Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE), youth engagement, and gender-responsive resilience. Key results included:
(a) Development of LSBE standalone curriculum for Grades IX–XII and pilot rollout in 100 FDE schools (training 100 teachers and reaching 2,000 students);
(b) Establishment of the National Forum on LSBE, with quarterly meetings chaired by MoFE&PT, leading to alignment of curricula and integration into provincial domains;
(c) 15 schools digitized with Chromebooks and LED screens for LSBE learning;
(d) Y-Peer Network reactivated with 93 trained youth members in Punjab, KP, and Balochistan;
(e) National Youth Helpline (NYHL) handled 15,503 calls nationwide (64% psychosocial, 13% education, 11% reproductive health issues);
(f) National Youth Summit 2024 hosted 300+ youth and stakeholders to promote leadership and inclusion;
(g) Teacher training and community engagement in 11 districts reached 8,792 community members (3,536 children, 3,400 parents, 1,856 elders);
(h) Needs assessment of out-of-school adolescents conducted in 10 districts (KP, Punjab, Balochistan), identifying barriers and policy recommendations;
(i) Stakeholder mapping of 20 CBOs/CSOs in refugee and host communities completed, improving local education and LSBE delivery; and
(j) GBV Response Program assisted 5,622 women, men, and children through 3 active WGFS in Balochistan.
The program achieved 100% completion across all outputs, advancing national youth, education, and gender goals.

Project 3

Youth, Adolescents, and Resilience Programming

Youth Development

UNFPA Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan 32410

24-Jan – 26-Dec · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development
Start Date: 24-Jan
End Date: 26-Dec
Budget (USD): 374,000
Budget (PKR): 69,190,000
Geographical Area: Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 32410

Project details

The 2024 program strengthened national efforts on Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE), youth engagement, and gender-responsive resilience. Key results included:
(a) Development of LSBE standalone curriculum for Grades IX–XII and pilot rollout in 100 FDE schools (training 100 teachers and reaching 2,000 students);
(b) Establishment of the National Forum on LSBE, with quarterly meetings chaired by MoFE&PT, leading to alignment of curricula and integration into provincial domains;
(c) 15 schools digitized with Chromebooks and LED screens for LSBE learning;
(d) Y-Peer Network reactivated with 93 trained youth members in Punjab, KP, and Balochistan;
(e) National Youth Helpline (NYHL) handled 15,503 calls nationwide (64% psychosocial, 13% education, 11% reproductive health issues);
(f) National Youth Summit 2024 hosted 300+ youth and stakeholders to promote leadership and inclusion;
(g) Teacher training and community engagement in 11 districts reached 8,792 community members (3,536 children, 3,400 parents, 1,856 elders);
(h) Needs assessment of out-of-school adolescents conducted in 10 districts (KP, Punjab, Balochistan), identifying barriers and policy recommendations;
(i) Stakeholder mapping of 20 CBOs/CSOs in refugee and host communities completed, improving local education and LSBE delivery; and
(j) GBV Response Program assisted 5,622 women, men, and children through 3 active WGFS in Balochistan.
The program achieved 100% completion across all outputs, advancing national youth, education, and gender goals.

Project 18

Designing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework for School Councils in Pakistan

Education / Governance

British Council Punjab & KPK 1500 school council members

24-Jan – 24-Dec · British Council

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Thematic Area: Education / Governance
Start Date: 24-Jan
End Date: 24-Dec
Budget (USD): 135,596
Budget (PKR): 48,136,580
Geographical Area: Punjab & KPK
Donor: British Council
Total Beneficiaries: 1500 school council members

Project details

Enhanced leadership capacity and professional skills of over 1,500 school council members across Punjab, KP and Islamabad through tailored training programs.
Increased understanding of governance, management, inclusion and policy issues among school councils, empowering them to effectively support their school's development.
Improved communication and engagement between schools and communities through more capable school council members.
Supported the creation of progressive, child centric school environments by equipping councils to advocate for students.
Set professional development standards and benchmarks for school councils to drive continuous improvement.
Provided government partners with a model for sustaining school leadership development nationwide.

Project 18

Designing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework for School Councils in Pakistan

Education / Governance

British Council Punjab & KPK 1500 school council members

24-Jan – 24-Dec · British Council

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Thematic Area: Education / Governance
Start Date: 24-Jan
End Date: 24-Dec
Budget (USD): 135,596
Budget (PKR): 48,136,580
Geographical Area: Punjab & KPK
Donor: British Council
Total Beneficiaries: 1500 school council members

Project details

Enhanced leadership capacity and professional skills of over 1,500 school council members across Punjab, KP and Islamabad through tailored training programs.
Increased understanding of governance, management, inclusion and policy issues among school councils, empowering them to effectively support their school's development.
Improved communication and engagement between schools and communities through more capable school council members.
Supported the creation of progressive, child centric school environments by equipping councils to advocate for students.
Set professional development standards and benchmarks for school councils to drive continuous improvement.
Provided government partners with a model for sustaining school leadership development nationwide.

Project 23

Capacity Building Support to Health department staff on Vitamin A Supplement(VAS) program

Health / Nutrition

Nutrition International Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi 300 Health department staff trained

Jun-19 – Dec-23 · Nutrition International

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Thematic Area: Health / Nutrition
Start Date: Jun-19
End Date: Dec-23
Budget (USD): 34,113
Budget (PKR): 8,528,250
Geographical Area: Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi
Donor: Nutrition International
Total Beneficiaries: 300 Health department staff trained

Project details

Organized and conducted four provincial training workshops for Nutrition International (NI) and Department of Health (DoH) focal persons across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, trained 300 Health department staff with on VAS program.
Ensured comprehensive logistical and operational management for all trainings, including venue selection, setup, printing of materials, per diem disbursement, and coordination with NI and DoH officials.
Organized seminars and coordination meetings in the 19 low-performing districts to improve local health and nutrition program implementation.

Project 23

Capacity Building Support to Health department staff on Vitamin A Supplement(VAS) program

Health / Nutrition

Nutrition International Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi 300 Health department staff trained

Jun-19 – Dec-23 · Nutrition International

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Thematic Area: Health / Nutrition
Start Date: Jun-19
End Date: Dec-23
Budget (USD): 34,113
Budget (PKR): 8,528,250
Geographical Area: Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi
Donor: Nutrition International
Total Beneficiaries: 300 Health department staff trained

Project details

Organized and conducted four provincial training workshops for Nutrition International (NI) and Department of Health (DoH) focal persons across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, trained 300 Health department staff with on VAS program.
Ensured comprehensive logistical and operational management for all trainings, including venue selection, setup, printing of materials, per diem disbursement, and coordination with NI and DoH officials.
Organized seminars and coordination meetings in the 19 low-performing districts to improve local health and nutrition program implementation.

Project 34

Institutionalization of LSBE, Youth Empowerment, SRHR, GBV Prevention, Flood Response and Capacity Building

Youth Development/ Education

UNFPA Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan 2,763 beneficiaries

Jan-22 – Dec-22 · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development/ Education
Start Date: Jan-22
End Date: Dec-22
Budget (USD): 228,265
Budget (PKR): 42,229,025
Geographical Area: Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 2,763 beneficiaries

Project details

Developed and institutionalized the national LSBE curriculum for Grades 1–10, including textbook development for Grades IV and VIII.
Established 4 LSBE teacher training facilities and conducted national dissemination workshops.
Trained 550 teachers, 100 Scouts, 120 student leaders, and 96 transgender youth on LSBE, leadership, reproductive health, and life skills.
Integrated LSBE into national systems including the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association and multiple provincial education departments.
Developed multilingual LSBE materials in Punjabi, Saraiki, Pushto, Shina, and Hindko, approved by the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII).
Conducted a national workshop for over 100 stakeholders to share learnings and support curriculum adoption.
Delivered emergency SRHR and GBV services through 33 medical camps, reaching 1,504 patients (women, children, and men).
Trained 260 community members on GBV prevention, protection, and referral pathways.
Introduced PSEA awareness materials and referral mechanisms in flood-affected communities.
Launched national outreach for the 1234 Youth Helpline and FM campaigns targeting Out- of-School Children (OOSC).
Conducted assessment studies to inform policy reforms and strengthen youth engagement strategies.

Project 34

Institutionalization of LSBE, Youth Empowerment, SRHR, GBV Prevention, Flood Response and Capacity Building

Youth Development/ Education

UNFPA Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan 2,763 beneficiaries

Jan-22 – Dec-22 · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development/ Education
Start Date: Jan-22
End Date: Dec-22
Budget (USD): 228,265
Budget (PKR): 42,229,025
Geographical Area: Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 2,763 beneficiaries

Project details

Developed and institutionalized the national LSBE curriculum for Grades 1–10, including textbook development for Grades IV and VIII.
Established 4 LSBE teacher training facilities and conducted national dissemination workshops.
Trained 550 teachers, 100 Scouts, 120 student leaders, and 96 transgender youth on LSBE, leadership, reproductive health, and life skills.
Integrated LSBE into national systems including the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association and multiple provincial education departments.
Developed multilingual LSBE materials in Punjabi, Saraiki, Pushto, Shina, and Hindko, approved by the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII).
Conducted a national workshop for over 100 stakeholders to share learnings and support curriculum adoption.
Delivered emergency SRHR and GBV services through 33 medical camps, reaching 1,504 patients (women, children, and men).
Trained 260 community members on GBV prevention, protection, and referral pathways.
Introduced PSEA awareness materials and referral mechanisms in flood-affected communities.
Launched national outreach for the 1234 Youth Helpline and FM campaigns targeting Out- of-School Children (OOSC).
Conducted assessment studies to inform policy reforms and strengthen youth engagement strategies.

Project 39

Strengthening MoFE to support inclusion of LSBE contents in National Curriculum for school adolescents/ youth

Youth Development/ Education

UNFPA Charsadda & North Waziristan 3200 participants + others

Jan-20 – Dec-20 · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development/ Education
Start Date: Jan-20
End Date: Dec-20
Budget (USD): 698,275
Budget (PKR): 125,689,500
Geographical Area: Charsadda & North Waziristan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 3200 participants + others

Project details

Development of National Guidelines on LSBE
Formulation of National Task Force on LSBE
Development of 2 Teacher Training manual on LSBE
ToT of teachers on LSBE: 360 (240 + 120)
Pilot rollout of LSBE: 3200 participants
Development of supplementary material on LSBE
Development of LSBE curriculum for young scouts
ToT of young scouts on LSBE: 550
Sensitization of young transgenders on RHR: 96
Development of research tools for assessment of OOSC
Adoption and translation of supplementary material into regional languages
Development of 2 teachers training manuals
Development of content on LSBE reference supplement material based on Quranic verses, Hadith and Sunnah

Project 39

Strengthening MoFE to support inclusion of LSBE contents in National Curriculum for school adolescents/ youth

Youth Development/ Education

UNFPA Charsadda & North Waziristan 3200 participants + others

Jan-20 – Dec-20 · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development/ Education
Start Date: Jan-20
End Date: Dec-20
Budget (USD): 698,275
Budget (PKR): 125,689,500
Geographical Area: Charsadda & North Waziristan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 3200 participants + others

Project details

Development of National Guidelines on LSBE
Formulation of National Task Force on LSBE
Development of 2 Teacher Training manual on LSBE
ToT of teachers on LSBE: 360 (240 + 120)
Pilot rollout of LSBE: 3200 participants
Development of supplementary material on LSBE
Development of LSBE curriculum for young scouts
ToT of young scouts on LSBE: 550
Sensitization of young transgenders on RHR: 96
Development of research tools for assessment of OOSC
Adoption and translation of supplementary material into regional languages
Development of 2 teachers training manuals
Development of content on LSBE reference supplement material based on Quranic verses, Hadith and Sunnah

Project 40

TDP Early Recovery Program (ERP)

Humanitarian Assistance / Recovery

EAD, GoP, WB FATA 450,000 TDPs + others

Aug-14 – Aug-20 · EAD, GoP, WB

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Thematic Area: Humanitarian Assistance / Recovery
Start Date: Aug-14
End Date: Aug-20
Budget (USD): 183,943
Budget (PKR): 34,029,455
Geographical Area: FATA
Donor: EAD, GoP, WB
Total Beneficiaries: 450,000 TDPs + others

Project details

Mobilization of TDP’s through Public Information Campaign of FATA (TDPERP).
450,000 TDPs beneficiaries registered with NADRA
350,000 beneficiaries disbursed cash (12,000 PKR onetime of Livelihood Support Grant (LSG)
409,500 beneficiaries disbursed cash (12,000 PKR 3 separate cycles of Child Wellness Grant (CWG))
18,000 sessions delivered on MNCH and prenatal and postnatal care

Project 40

TDP Early Recovery Program (ERP)

Humanitarian Assistance / Recovery

EAD, GoP, WB FATA 450,000 TDPs + others

Aug-14 – Aug-20 · EAD, GoP, WB

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Thematic Area: Humanitarian Assistance / Recovery
Start Date: Aug-14
End Date: Aug-20
Budget (USD): 183,943
Budget (PKR): 34,029,455
Geographical Area: FATA
Donor: EAD, GoP, WB
Total Beneficiaries: 450,000 TDPs + others

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Mobilization of TDP’s through Public Information Campaign of FATA (TDPERP).
450,000 TDPs beneficiaries registered with NADRA
350,000 beneficiaries disbursed cash (12,000 PKR onetime of Livelihood Support Grant (LSG)
409,500 beneficiaries disbursed cash (12,000 PKR 3 separate cycles of Child Wellness Grant (CWG))
18,000 sessions delivered on MNCH and prenatal and postnatal care

Project 41

SRHR Training Program for Youth

Health / SRHR

WFP ICT and KPK Not specified

Feb-20 – Mar-20 · WFP

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Thematic Area: Health / SRHR
Start Date: Feb-20
End Date: Mar-20
Budget (USD): 10,225
Budget (PKR): 1,891,625
Geographical Area: ICT and KPK
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: Not specified

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National Youth Helpline based at HEC providing SRH guidance to the youth across Pakistan
SRHR sessions organized in 20 Universities for 10,000 students in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, KPK and GB
Small grants provided to 16 youth led organizations across Pakistan for awareness raising on SRH and HIV/AIDS
Responding 2022 floods, 16 Women and Girl Friendly Spaces provided SRH services to the
35,000 young women in Sindh, South Punjab and Balochistan

Project 41

SRHR Training Program for Youth

Health / SRHR

WFP ICT and KPK Not specified

Feb-20 – Mar-20 · WFP

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Thematic Area: Health / SRHR
Start Date: Feb-20
End Date: Mar-20
Budget (USD): 10,225
Budget (PKR): 1,891,625
Geographical Area: ICT and KPK
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: Not specified

Project details

National Youth Helpline based at HEC providing SRH guidance to the youth across Pakistan
SRHR sessions organized in 20 Universities for 10,000 students in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, KPK and GB
Small grants provided to 16 youth led organizations across Pakistan for awareness raising on SRH and HIV/AIDS
Responding 2022 floods, 16 Women and Girl Friendly Spaces provided SRH services to the
35,000 young women in Sindh, South Punjab and Balochistan

Project 42

Strengthening Electoral and Legislative Processes (SELP) Project

Governance / Electoral Processes

TDEA, CVP, UNDP Charsadda & North Waziristan 21,168 women voters registered

Nov-17 – Oct-19 · TDEA, CVP, UNDP

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Thematic Area: Governance / Electoral Processes
Start Date: Nov-17
End Date: Oct-19
Budget (USD): 37,939
Budget (PKR): 4,932,070
Geographical Area: Charsadda & North Waziristan
Donor: TDEA, CVP, UNDP
Total Beneficiaries: 21,168 women voters registered

Project details

To reduce the male-female voter deficit by reaching out to areas where women do not tend to register their NICs.
10,584 women voters registered in Tehsil Tangi.
10,584 women voters registered in Tehsil Shabqadar.

Project 42

Strengthening Electoral and Legislative Processes (SELP) Project

Governance / Electoral Processes

TDEA, CVP, UNDP Charsadda & North Waziristan 21,168 women voters registered

Nov-17 – Oct-19 · TDEA, CVP, UNDP

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Thematic Area: Governance / Electoral Processes
Start Date: Nov-17
End Date: Oct-19
Budget (USD): 37,939
Budget (PKR): 4,932,070
Geographical Area: Charsadda & North Waziristan
Donor: TDEA, CVP, UNDP
Total Beneficiaries: 21,168 women voters registered

Project details

To reduce the male-female voter deficit by reaching out to areas where women do not tend to register their NICs.
10,584 women voters registered in Tehsil Tangi.
10,584 women voters registered in Tehsil Shabqadar.

Project 44

Youth Mentorship Programme in D.I Khan and Bannu (Phase I & II)

Youth Development / Peacebuilding

UNDP DIKhan & Bannu (KPK) 244 youth leaders, 1500 volunteers

Apr-17 – Oct-17 · UNDP

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Thematic Area: Youth Development / Peacebuilding
Start Date: Apr-17
End Date: Oct-17
Budget (USD): 32,578
Budget (PKR): 3,420,690
Geographical Area: DIKhan & Bannu (KPK)
Donor: UNDP
Total Beneficiaries: 244 youth leaders, 1500 volunteers

Project details

Peace building forums created in the wake of Zarb e Azb operation in which youth from FATA migrated to adjoining districts, to create harmony
1500 Volunteers registered, 75 peer groups formed.
Social action projects planned and executed by youth groups.
244 youth members/leaders trained on Basic Life Skills.
The project focused youth engagement and volunteerism while taking the community centre as a hub of activities.

Project 44

Youth Mentorship Programme in D.I Khan and Bannu (Phase I & II)

Youth Development / Peacebuilding

UNDP DIKhan & Bannu (KPK) 244 youth leaders, 1500 volunteers

Apr-17 – Oct-17 · UNDP

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Thematic Area: Youth Development / Peacebuilding
Start Date: Apr-17
End Date: Oct-17
Budget (USD): 32,578
Budget (PKR): 3,420,690
Geographical Area: DIKhan & Bannu (KPK)
Donor: UNDP
Total Beneficiaries: 244 youth leaders, 1500 volunteers

Project details

Peace building forums created in the wake of Zarb e Azb operation in which youth from FATA migrated to adjoining districts, to create harmony
1500 Volunteers registered, 75 peer groups formed.
Social action projects planned and executed by youth groups.
244 youth members/leaders trained on Basic Life Skills.
The project focused youth engagement and volunteerism while taking the community centre as a hub of activities.

Project 47

Challenging Gender Based Violence in 4 Districts of KP

Gender Equality / GBV

Caritas / Trocaire Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi & Peshawar (KPK) Population of 25 villages

Oct-15 – Mar-16 · Caritas / Trocaire

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Thematic Area: Gender Equality / GBV
Start Date: Oct-15
End Date: Mar-16
Budget (USD): 370,616
Budget (PKR): 37,061,600
Geographical Area: Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi & Peshawar (KPK)
Donor: Caritas / Trocaire
Total Beneficiaries: Population of 25 villages

Project details

Mobilized & sensitized the 25 villages papulation through SASA Social Mobilization model
Established toll free helpline for victims and survivors of GBV at Peshawar in social welfare and women development department
36 WISE community groups Registered with Social Welfare Department in the form Institutions.
Capacity of 144 Community Activists were developed on SASA phase "Action" Phase.
150 police officials trained on handling GBV victims.

Project 47

Challenging Gender Based Violence in 4 Districts of KP

Gender Equality / GBV

Caritas / Trocaire Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi & Peshawar (KPK) Population of 25 villages

Oct-15 – Mar-16 · Caritas / Trocaire

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Thematic Area: Gender Equality / GBV
Start Date: Oct-15
End Date: Mar-16
Budget (USD): 370,616
Budget (PKR): 37,061,600
Geographical Area: Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi & Peshawar (KPK)
Donor: Caritas / Trocaire
Total Beneficiaries: Population of 25 villages

Project details

Mobilized & sensitized the 25 villages papulation through SASA Social Mobilization model
Established toll free helpline for victims and survivors of GBV at Peshawar in social welfare and women development department
36 WISE community groups Registered with Social Welfare Department in the form Institutions.
Capacity of 144 Community Activists were developed on SASA phase "Action" Phase.
150 police officials trained on handling GBV victims.

Project 48

Preventing Conflicts by Bridging differences between youth of Madrasahs and Public Private Educational institutions

Peacebuilding / Education

FCO FATA & AJK N/A

Oct-13 – Mar-15 · FCO

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Thematic Area: Peacebuilding / Education
Start Date: Oct-13
End Date: Mar-15
Budget (USD): 1,460,531
Budget (PKR): 146,053,100
Geographical Area: FATA & AJK
Donor: FCO
Total Beneficiaries: N/A

Project details

Made Information, Knowledge, Exchange (IKE) forums to create harmony between 3 types of schools in Pakistan, Madrassas, Public schools, Private schools,
Provided contemporary means of education and equipment to madrassas.

Project 48

Preventing Conflicts by Bridging differences between youth of Madrasahs and Public Private Educational institutions

Peacebuilding / Education

FCO FATA & AJK N/A

Oct-13 – Mar-15 · FCO

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Thematic Area: Peacebuilding / Education
Start Date: Oct-13
End Date: Mar-15
Budget (USD): 1,460,531
Budget (PKR): 146,053,100
Geographical Area: FATA & AJK
Donor: FCO
Total Beneficiaries: N/A

Project details

Made Information, Knowledge, Exchange (IKE) forums to create harmony between 3 types of schools in Pakistan, Madrassas, Public schools, Private schools,
Provided contemporary means of education and equipment to madrassas.