GPE-TALEEM programme showcase highlights educational achievements in Muzaffargarh

MUZAFFARGARH: A showcase event highlighting the achievements and educational impact of the GPE-TALEEM Programme was organised under the supervision of Dr. Tahira Rafiq, District Education Officer (Literacy), Muzaffargarh. The event brought together representatives from the district administration, non-governmental organisations, civil society, the education sector, teachers, students, local communities and the media.

Prominent participants included Nadeem Butt, District Accounts Officer; Madam Tayaba, District Education Officer (Elementary Education), Female, Ishfaq Ahmed, Asistant Director of the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD); Syed Abuzar Hamdani of SPO; and Saad Ullah, Manager of Ghazali Foundation, along with other stakeholders.

The event aimed to present the programme’s achievements, highlight the role of non-formal education in reaching out-of-school children, and strengthen coordination among stakeholders working to expand educational opportunities.

Under the GPE-TALEEM Programme, 262 non-formal primary schools were established in District Muzaffargarh. Over a period of 30 months, a total of 10,963 learners completed primary education, including 5,970 girls and 4,993 boys.

According to the programme’s performance report, literacy field staff facilitated the transition of all 10,963 successful learners to Grade 6 in formal schools. This initiative supported continuity in education and created opportunities for children to continue their academic journey.

The showcase highlighted key programme components, including teacher training, student assessments, school monitoring and efforts to mainstream learners into the formal education system.

The participation of government officials, representatives of non-governmental organisations, educationists, teachers, students, community members and media representatives provided an opportunity to share experiences and emphasise the importance of collaborative efforts in improving access to education.

The event also highlighted the role of institutional coordination and community engagement in supporting non-formal education, particularly in areas where children face barriers to accessing conventional schools.

The GPE-TALEEM showcase served as a platform to present educational outcomes, share programme experiences and encourage continued cooperation among stakeholders to improve learning opportunities for children across District Muzaffargarh.