AGAHI - Quality Schools in Rural Pakistan

Young Girls & Boys at Agahi Primary School, Maneshra, NWFP, Pakistan

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Bringing quality education to rural Pakistan

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AGAHI's Accomplishments

Early childhood development: Research has proven that the most sensitive period in a child’s life for learning is between the ages of 3 to 6. This is the period of constructing the basic intellect and creating competency in the next generation. Agahi schools philosophy is based on this concept. A positive learning environment and hands-on learning practices …..
Girls Enrolment: There are more girls than boys in Agahi schools. (1) By policy Agahi schools policy makes sure that at least 50% are girls. (2) Agahi schools are managed by parents that trust to send their daughters. Agahi classrooms are co-educational even after Class 5.
Teacher Training and Employment: The quality of education depends on the teacher. In the past 10 years Agahi has trained over 500 female teachers from its school villages. Nearly all are continuing their teaching careers. These are in high demand.
Building the Parent Community: Agahi’s school is unique. It is owned and managed by the community. Each school has a School Management Committees and a Mother’s Club that Agahi trains in finance and school management. Even in these troubled times in northern Pakistan, Agahi schools remain open. Parents directly involved in their children’s education and well being.
Sustainability: Agahi schools are based on self help. Parents pay regular fees towards teachers’ salaries and are involved in the school’s day to day management. Agahi schools have been self-sustaining since 1997.
Growth: Agahi now has eight schools. In all it has taught over 2,500 children. In 2006-07, it built two new schools in the earthquake zone that are now flourishing.

Agahi is a registered NGO supported by Agahi Canada, a registered charity based in Ottawa.