News & Events

Young Journalists in Faisalabad Pledge Support For Education 24th August 2016

Around fifty young, upcoming journalists drawn from print, electronic, and social media made a solemn pledge to take forward the new narrative for better government schools. At the first “Media for Education” workshop organised by Humqadam in collaboration with GCU, Faisalabad, the educationists, senior media representatives, community leaders, and school managements indulged in a day-long deliberations to give impetus to the construction of facilities and replacement of dangerous buildings.

Community Engagement gains momentum in Rahim Yar Khan 22nd July 2016

Active community involvement is vital for the effectiveness of any development or reform initiative. It is only through developing a sense of ownership and contribution within the community that sustainable change can be achieved. This is the idea behind Humqadam-SCRP’s efforts to put the community at the centre of the school construction and rehabilitation efforts.

A School Fit for Learning in a rural setting 10th June 2016

Over 800 boys of the Government Higher Secondary School, Ziarat Talash in Lower Dir now have a good reason to look forward to a fulfilling day. Until recently, their classes were held in a dilapidated building with depressing rooms. The building long neglected has now been transformed into one with a row of neat rooms with galvanised windows, fans, a smooth floor and an insulated roof giving the place a spick and span look.

An Upsurge of Interest in School Construction and Rehabilitation Programme 1st June 2016

The Humqadam- School Construction and Rehabilitation Programme is starting to gain recognition as a leading infrastructure development programme. This was reflected in the Orientation for Contractors in Peshawar on Wednesday where representatives from more than 87 construction companies attended a session organised by the team.

British High Commissioner channels his inner teacher in Mardan 26th May 2016

It is seldom that an ambassador takes time out to visit students of a government school. The students of Government Higher Secondary School, Mayyar and Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Shah Dhand in District Mardan greeted a rare visitor on Thursday when the British High Commissioner, Thomas Drew spent almost a full day with them.

Leading Construction Companies Connect with Humqadam in Lahore 5th May 2016

More than 50 leading construction companies attended an Orientation for Contractors organized by Humqadam-SCRP in Lahore. The purpose of the orientation was to introduce prospective contractors and partners to the Humqadam-SCRP Programme, its principles and procedures. The orientation session is an important step for Humqadam-SCRP as the Programme prepares to enter its second phase.

Addressing school neglect: Glimpses from Kasur 24th March 2016

Years of neglect of the school buildings turned a sizeable number into “dangerous structures” declared unsafe for class work. This set in motion a process of holding classes in the open exposing children to harsh vagaries of weather. Kasur district is one of the 16 districts where Humqadam is reconstructing new class rooms as part of its programme for improving educational environment.

Community Member’s Generosity in RYK 2nd February 2016

The students of the Government Boys Primary School, Basti Haji Essa in District Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab Province received the exciting news of a timely donation of a plot of land for the expansion of their school premises. Local landowner and community member Riaz Ahmed donated 7 marla (approximately 242 square yards) of land adjoining to the school. This donation will assist the school to take full advantage of Humqadam-SCRP’s support.

IMC Worldwide Leadership steps up support 20th January 2016

In a hectic, yet inspiring day long visit to Lahore, marked by intensive interaction with Humqadam team members and their DFID stakeholders, Gavin English, the Managing Director of IMC Worldwide, emphasised the importance of innovation across the Programme's hard and soft ware delivery. He visited the construction sites of two of our schools in Lahore to address on the job urgencies, with a focus on boosting the Programme’s performance.

New DFID Country Head on ground at the Kinnaird Girls School in Lahore. 22nd December 2015

In a practical demonstration of the importance of a 'hands on leadership role' in the successful delivery of Pakistan's trailblazing Humqadam School Construction and Rehabilitation Programme (SCRP), DFID-Pakistan‘s new Country Head Ms. Joanna Reid, paid a quick visit to Lahore to see for herself the work in progress at the Kinnaird Girls School.

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