Education of Disadvantaged Children in OIC:
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Madaris School Project. The NCHD established 100 Feeder Schools in Madaris as a pilot project
with allocation of madrassas schools in the Federal Areas of Pakistan (FATA) (25%), Gilgit
Baltistant(15%), AJ&K (20%), Islamabad Capital Territory (40%).
Goals. (1) To bring about quantitative/qualitative improvement in students in Deeni Madrassas
to enable them to attain standards of National Education System, (2) To encourage Madrassas to
introduce science, maths, social studies and English in their curriculum
School selection. Madaris Feeder schools are established at locations where at least 20-30
children are available and do not have access to primary education. The management and
community of the Madrasa agree to provide the services of a teacher within Madrasa or from the
nearby community. The management and community agree to allocate the appropriate time for
primary education for the children.
Implementation strategy: (1) meeting with all stakeholders (2) formation of steering
committees (3) identification and enrolment of the students (4) teachers’ interview and
appointment (5) induction training of teachers for 5 days and refresher course every year (6)
school supplies/material distribution (7) inspection/monitoring of schools (8) periodic
assessment of students (9) linking Madaris Feeder Schools with Formal Government Schools (10)
recording and reporting.
Objectives included (but not limited to): capacity building of 100 volunteer Madaris Teachers on
pedagogical techniques; capacity building of 100 Muhtamim/Nazim/presidents of Madaris on the
mainstreaming of this form of education with the prevailing District Education Department;
capacity building of 100 Muhtamim/presidents of Madaris on the sustainability of the programme
in Madrassas through the resources and philanthropy of the local community; developing an
effective education management system for maintaining the records of students and to help in
calculations of annual GER and NER permitting informed decision making; enhance the learning
outcomes of students to ensure quality education in the 100 Madaris. reduce drop-out of students.