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September 4, 2025
AWARE Experience in Education

Association for Water, Applied Education & Renewable Energy (AWARE)
AWARE Office Rohal Wai Near Pakistan Chowk Umerkot -69100 Sindh, Pakistan
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Brief Introduction

AWARE is a CSO working in southern Districts of Sindh since 2003. For its work and updates/info in detail, you are requested to visit www.aware.org.pk or Facebook.

Education holds an extraordinary place in AWARE’s areas of intervention. We believe education is critical to bring a positive socio-economic change particularly in Thar Region. Equitable education for all is our mission. Education for all is not a target but an ongoing campaign.

The number of available schools is not sufficient in the area. Lack of trained school staff, less attractive curriculum and child labor due to extreme poverty are some of the main reasons for children dropping out of schools. Girls’ education is not a priority for most of the local people.

AWARE aims to bring children from the most marginalized segments to schools. We focus on increasing the enrollment of children into schools and reducing school dropouts. Our priority is reaching out to the people living in extreme poverty, who are forced by circumstances to make their children work for a living. We keep a special focus on girls’ education.

The area of operation of AWARE requires educational facilities on urgent basis. AWARE has an interest and experience in education sector, some of the major initiatives are mentioned here (and if you have any sort of format then, we would like to submit a formal proposal as well as if your management agrees then we can deliver a formal presentation on innovative initiatives of AWARE).

AWARE Education Program – AWARE SEF Schools

AWARE is running 36 schools under three different programs I. SMHS II. SAS and III. PPRS with the support of Sindh Education Foundation (GoS) in two districts Umerkot and Tharparkar.

This model is based on per child subsidy. AWARE constructed new buildings, WASH facilities, Audio Visual Rooms, Computer and Science labs. There are more than 187 teachers tutoring more than 4500 children of the deprived area. Further school-wise links are attached herewith.

Engaged Children in Co-Curricular and Global Actions Activities

Child Club Formation

AWARE team under the TDH funded project “Fighting poverty in drought-affected communities by improving education, health, and promoting site-appropriate agriculture through the use of renewable energy” conducted a meeting with active students and formed ten child clubs in different schools.

Each club has 20–25 children who are responsible for all the school-related learning and co-curricular activities.

Tree Plantation Drive

On the occasion of Global Action Month, November 2020, AWARE in collaboration with TDH initiated the tree plantation campaign in Ten schools/villages of UC Kantio and Rural Chachro, Tehsil Chachro of District Tharparkar.

The AWARE team with the consultation of the Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) planted more than 500 environmental-friendly trees in school assembly grounds.

This tree plantation campaign will help protect children from harmful gases caused by carbon emissions.

Environmental Sketches by Children

Drawing competition held in six schools of Kantio and Rural Chachro. 65 boys and 56 girls participated, expressing emotions through environment-friendly sketches.

Awareness Raising on Environment

AWARE engaged more than 100 children (42 boys, 58 girls) from five schools in Tharparkar in discussions on environment, rights, and responsibilities.

Awareness Raising Session on COVID-19

Sessions organized on use of sanitizer and preventive hygiene for children.

Handwashing Demonstration

310 children (150 boys, 160 girls) engaged in handwashing training.

Speech Competition on Environment and Rights

Speech competition among children clubs of ten schools.

Research

Elementary Education in Tharparkar Sindh: Background, Functions and Concerns research study conducted in 2013 with support of Action Aid.

Innovative Initiative

a. Children Learning Resource Centers in Govt primary schools – to reduce corporal punishment

b. Cost effective model of schools – Green Schools in Thar

c. Solar PV for Govt Primary schools in Thar

d. WASH facilities provided in schools – to increase enrollment and retain especially girls

Green Schools Model

  • Green Model Schools in Thar are promoted by AWARE
  • Cost Effective School Construction with solar system at Village Waori Dora
  • Cost Effective School Model at Ilyas Dars Para, Tardos, Chachro District Tharparkar
  • School Renovation Project by Road to Jannah
  • AWARE Green Model Elementary School Nooro ji Dhani
  • Currently, AWARE with the support of Ab-e-Umair Foundation is constructing Green Model school in Village Tardos.

Capacity Building of Stakeholders

a. To raise the awareness among parents, theater shows on Education organized in Tharparkar

b. Enrollment campaigns

c. Capacity Building trainings of Teachers on pedagogical skills, and SMCs on School Improvement Plan are key activities to enhance skills of community

Releasing Confidence in Children

a. Fun and learning through art

b. Exploring art – a short documentary with children of LRP-38 Chachro area

c. Cricket Craft – Creativity by Children (gift fund activity 2013)

d. Children clubs formed in schools

e. Exposure visits for children

f. Engage children in sports: window, cricket, football, racing, rope etc.

g. Running competition

h. Crazy Train

i. Finding Partner Game

j. Badge Distribution

IEC Material Published by AWARE

AWARE publication to sensitize community towards education.

Advocacy

a. AWARE approached BBC Urdu for visiting Tharparkar and report the issues related to education.

  • BBC Urdu Radio: link
  • Express TV Serbeen: link

b. BBC Team also visited village Manjhi Rind and met with children of AWARE supported community school and highlighted as example in documentary.

c. Daily Times published a letter appreciating “Children Learning Resource Centers”:

d. Pak Tribune also published the same letter:

e. A full-page special supplement on Educational Research published in Daily Times.

f. Seminar on Status of Education and Future of Thar (Regional Times, Sept 30, 2013):

Dismal Education Status in Tharparkar

a. Report published in Daily Dawn – Call to improve education standards in Thar:

b. The Pioneer online paper published report of Seminar on Education:

c. Daily Times published report of education seminar:

d. Lahore Times published report on education event:

Case Studies

  • Evidence based research, 62 Primary School in a single village merged into 5
  • SMC fund utilization supported schoolroom construction at village Mureed Khaskhely

Community Sessions on Education

Awareness raising on education at community level focusing on the importance of topic and promoting quality education in the area. These sessions were interactive in nature and were much appreciated by participants.

Solar Rechargeable Lights

With support of TDH, students of Govt schools were provided solar rechargeable lights. Students recharge them at school and use at home for homework after sunset.

SC funded solar PV project for school:

Schneider donated solar powered lights for students:

Child Clubs

In schools of Thar and Umerkot children clubs are formed. Children are engaged in co-curricular activities that build confidence.

Activities include quiz competitions, story-telling, circle time, etc.

Renovation / Construction of Government Schools and Provision of Missing Facilities

With support of TDH BMZ, Action Aid, Muslim Charity — AWARE constructed/rehabilitated more than 35 schools in Tehsil Chachro of Tharparkar, and provided missing facilities such as furniture, solar PV, computers, dais, sports material.

Some school-wise pictures:

School Kit Distribution Among Orphan Students

Democratic Commission for Human Development (DCHD) Appreciation

DCHD appreciated the AWARE green school model in Tehsil Chachro, where they visited five schools and recommended solutions from the AWARE model in their research report “Right to Education in Chachro”.

Media Coverage

  • United Press International published story on AWARE’s Green School model:
  • News Lens Pakistan also reported on this model:
  • Daily Dawn published a letter:

Major Highlights – Projects Implemented by AWARE with Different Donors

  1. TDH funded Education Project
    • AWARE formed ten child clubs (20+ members each)
    • Constructed/rehabilitated schools in 10 villages
    • Provided WASH, child friendly furniture, solar PV, solar computers, CLRC material
    • In previous TDH project, 15 schools were constructed in Tehsil Chachro with full facilities.
  2. Capacity Building of Teachers
    • 20+ trainings conducted by experts on:
      • Play-based active learning methodology
      • Creating positive learning environment
      • Child protection and safeguarding
      • Multigrading teaching methodology
      • Pedagogical skills & SMC School Improvement Plan
  3. AWARE Education Program – SEF Schools
    • 36 schools under SMHS, SAS, PPRS programs with Sindh Education Foundation (GoS)
    • More than 187 teachers tutoring 4500+ children
    • Schools include WASH, AV rooms, computer and science labs.
  4. AWARE Green Model School (AEU Foundation support)
    • Govt Girls Primary School Makhan Paro Tardos upgraded with:
      • 8 rooms, WASH, computer, furniture and fixtures.

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