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INTRODUCTION
Pakistan’s educational indicator (enrollment and literacy rates) rank among the lowest in south Asia. Eight million children between the ages of 5-9 have never attended school. Nearly 45% of the children who enroll in primary school drop out before completing their first grade. Although successive Governments have announced various education sector reforms,
various political, social and cultural obstacles have hindered theirway to progress.
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Efforts and commitment towards spreading quality education at grassroot level must be complemented by Non-Government Organization and other charitable institutions. The Taaleem for All Trust (TFA) takes its raison d’eter from the current dismal state of education
sector in Pakistan. The Trust has a very wide scope of activities which comprises of a
comprehensive campaign for social improvement through public awareness. It is specifically
striving for the accelerated spread of primary education in Pakistan. Taaleem for All Trust endeavors towards the fulfillment of following aims and objectives:
- To increase literacy rate in the country on emergency grounds making use of the concept of non-formal education
- To bring qualitative improvement in teaching methodology and to inculcate true missionary zeal in the prospective teachers through extensive training
- To provide state-of-the-art facilities of modern learning to talented children of the deprived class so that they may
reach heir highest potential intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive and stimulating environment
- To enhance earning potential of poor masses by teaching them useful skills and trades to make them self reliant and to help boost their self esteem
- To enhance public awareness regarding issues like science & technology, environment, health & hygiene, family planning, and human rights etc
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SETTING UP NEW NON-FORMAL SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE
Establishment of formal schools in disadvantaged, thinly populated remote areas of the
country is difficult for conventional Education systems to reach every segment of the populace.
The reports on “Human Development in South Asia” rightly point out that any accelerated plan
to extend universal primary education in Pakistan will not be successful unless there is a major
emphasis on non-formal education. Non-formal schools have a number of distinguishing
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- Rather than emphasizing on bricks and mortar, non-formal schools may be established in a makeshift room or even a suitable open place.
- The teachers are selected from the local community.
- The schools are located close to the children and the curriculum addresses the practical
daily life issues.
- The parents and community are encouraged to effectively participate in the student's
education.
These schools are also more effective and time efficient. A non-formal school costs just a little
fraction of the cost involved in constructing formal school and the operating expenses are also
very low. Taaleem for All Trust has already setup 12 such schools in Chunian Distt., Kasur.
Jawad Ahmad founded ten schools himself, three years back, which are priming
the younger generation of Pakistan quite fastidiously. Now Jawad Ahmad
expects the public to come forward and join hand with him in
building more schools in all under privileged areas. |
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TEACHERS TRAINING CENTER
In the success of any school, the direct, central and most important role is played by the
teacher. In a non-formal school total responsibility of routine management, marketing,
accounting, registration, admissions, provision of books and stationery to children, teaching,
student’s progress, submission of monthly reports to the
headquarters etc. lies solely with him/her. Taaleem for All Trust, therefore, has set up teachers
training center. Main features of the Teachers Training Center are:
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- From identified disadvantaged areas, suitable candidates are hired for one year training
- The trainees are housed in the Teachers Training Center
- During the training period, a monthly stipend is awarded to the candidates
- The curriculum is divided into three semesters of four months each.
Following are the core courses:
Quranic Teachings, Islamic Studies, Comparative Religion Studies Pakistan Studies, Ideology of Pakistan Comprehension and Written English Educational Psychology, Pedagogy General Science Mathematics Public Speaking, Communication Skills Physical Training Computer Sciences Accounting, Management, Social Marketing Public Health and Hygiene, Family Planning
- Enough room for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is provided to rightfully nurture
mental and physical abilities of the candidates
- This initial training is followed by update courses and training workshops on a continuous basis
- The teachers are awarded the completion certificates and sent back to their respective hometowns at attractive salaries to start non-formal schools
- The monitoring & Support Department at the Taaleem for All Trust keeps an eye on the progress and performance of the
teachers
- With the support of the local community and under the directions of the Trust, non-formal schools have the potential to evolve into more formal setups in a few years time
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TALENT BANK OF PAKISTAN
Taaleem for All Trust’s Talent Bank would comprise of leading intellectuals and professionals from all walks of life. They will be united on one platform contributing voluntarily towards the bettermentof the country. These could also be referred to as intellectual Pool or Think Tanks. The Committees would comprise of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds excelling in their respective fields. These members shall identify the root cause of numerous problems in our society, suggest remedial measures to be initiated and plan future strategies for a better tomorrow. While choosing the appropriate members for the respective committees, we would ensure that they don’t just have the desired competency, intellect and vision but also possess a staunch character in order to keep the organization and its objectives free from any bias or personal motives.
INTELLECTUAL
BANK
One of the prime objective of intellectual Bank is to help and assist the
local governments in the development and effective implementation of programs
that contribute in the uplift of society as a whole. This bank shall comprise of learned
personalities who hold a distinguished position in the society.
intellectual Bank would comprise of the following Committees each
of which would have 10 members.
- Education Committee
- Healthcare Committee
- Small Businesses Committee
- Legal Committee
- Infrastructure Committee
- Publicity Committee
CHILDREN BANK
Children Bank would aim to direct children
towards a better future by not just emphasizing on their
educational needs but also on their social upbringing in order to ensure that they grow up to
be responsible citizens of the country.
YOUTH BANK
Youth Bank would serve as a gateway for youth to choose a career for
themselves. The Bank would identity the potential of individuals and provides guidance
in choosing the right occupation. This will not just help secure their future but also contribute
positively towards the society whose future rests on this upcoming generation. |
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SUPPORT PROGRAM
The above mentioned projects of the Taaleem for All Trust are supported by the following
activities:
- An all out media campaign by Jawad Ahmad
- Production of songs, dramas, and documentaries for the promotion of the Trust’s objectives
- Publication of books, booklets, pamphlets etc. In national and regional languages addressing
issues like literacy, human rights, environment, health and hygiene, science and technology etc
- A monthly magazine TAALEEM SUB KELIYE, Newsletter and a website (www.taaleemforall.org)
- Coordination among well-known scholars of their fields for creation of think tanks
- Creation of a voluntary corps targeting talented local expatriate Pakistanis. The volunteers will assist the Trust in: Teachers Training; Monitoring the quality of schools Teaching in non-formal schools Organizing seminars and walks Fund raising campaigns
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JAWAD AHMAD Chairman Taaleem for All
Jawad Ahmad, the noted personality in the field of pop singers, became an overnight star when
he emerged in the music industry of Pakistan in the year 2000. His first album ‘Bol Tujhe Kiya Chaheye’
was a blockbuster with every song becoming a hit with the masses like “Allaah mere
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“O kehndi aey”, “Bin tere kiya hai jina” etc. But it was his second album that proved his status as
the best thing that had happened to Pakistani pop industry in many years. ‘Ucheyan Majajan
Wali’ was an instant hit with the public both locally and internationally and made him a top
class mainstream artist. This album has already sold 1.2 million copies.
Jawad Ahmad’s father taught political science in Govt. College Univ., for 23 years. His mother
retired as Head of Pol. Science Dept. Lahore College Univ. Born of a family of
educationists and being a Mechanical Engineer himself, Jawad Ahmad understands well the
importance of education of our nation's future. He has started a movement under the
name of “Taaleem for All Trust” that will prime the future generations of Pakistan
by uplifting the educational status of the less privileged. He is eagerly and
anxiously waiting for the public to join, assist and support him in
the achievement of this uphill task. |
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