Education NewsAnnual Status of Education Report 2011This report is based on a survey conducted by the South Asia Forum for Education Development. It has assessed the learning outcome of school-going children, between five and 16 years of age, in 84 rural and three urban districts in Pakistan. It reveals that a majority of children, attending private as well as government schools and clearing primary level, cannot even read second grade texts in Urdu, English or their mother tongue, or perform basic arithmetic calculations. BVS Alumni NewsBVS Alumni News: Deena Minoo Mistri Campus BVS Parsi High School Alumni worldwide have kicked off a campaign to fund a TCF school to honor the memory of former school principal, the late Mrs. Deena Mistri. A suitable site has been identified in Karachi for the Deena Minoo Mistri Campus. An event was held at the Beach Luxury Hotel on Jan 29, 2012, to acknowledge the work of Mrs. Mistri. TCF Chairman, Mushtaq Chhapra addressed the gathering. For more information or to join the Alumni Association, visit the website. Please visit www.bvsvirbaijeeites.com for more information. To make a donation for the Deena Mistri Campus project, click here.
Education in PakistanAn Education Emergency in Pakistan threatens tens of millions of children. The country has the second lowest school enrolment rate in the world. As the largest education non-profit in Pakistan, TCF is working to improve the situation. ResourcesTCF-USA has taken a lead role in helping to generate public awareness and funding for on the ground work in Pakistan. Here you'll find a wide-range of resources discussing the education system in Pakistan and approaches on how best to make education accessible to every child no matter race, class, gender, or religious belief.
Additional InformationInterested in hosting TCF-USA leadership for a special event or educational opportunity? With chapters across the country, TCF-USA can provide you with the resources and tools you need to raise awareness on this important issue. Contact us via email at: contact@tcfusa.org for more information. |
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