Author: Mahnoor Sheikh

The poor living conditions in Katchi Abadis (KAs) and the challenges faced by the vulnerable children residing there, particularly the lack of educational facilities, were revealed in a recent pilot study conducted by Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) with the support of Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Pakistan pilot study on learning and accountability in four urban slums of Pakistan, including Karachi West, Korangi, Malir and Lahore, sheds light on the challenges faced by the vulnerable children in KAs who are denied with access to quality education. Using ASER Pakistan tools, mapped mainly to lower…

Read More