The programme's impact
Sudhaar aims to build awareness in society about the value of education and the negative impact of child labour. The organisation has successfully motivated parents to keep their children in school, developed model schools, provided teacher training, and carried out educational planning for the district government.
As of 1 September 2007, 19,266 pupils in more than 125 government schools directly benefit from improved school facilities and access to better education. This includes the children of football stitchers, who make up 20% of the rural population in the areas where these schools are situated. The programme also has a strong capacity building component: strengthening the education provided by local government and fostering the involvement of parents and rural communities.
'I am working in this school as head teacher since 1988. I have got training regarding leadership role and school management, and pedagogical skills in Science, Mathematics, Urdu and English under Sudhaar-adidas quality education programme; with the extensive motivation Sudhaar developed and polished our attitudes towards education planning, resources mobilisation and our teaching style as well. I have provided basic facilities to my school kid through the Sudhaar programme.' Ms. Zubaida Kousar, Head Teacher Govt. Girls Primary School, Mandair Kothay