What’s Happening
Classroom roof of one of IRC’s adopted govt partner school in Rehri Goth, Karachi, collapsed yesterday. Thanks to Almighty that no one is hurt in this incident. Classes were stopped few weeks back in this room, due to dangerous condition. It is pity that construction quality in govt schools is not properly monitored and contractors remain unaccountable. There must be sign board mentioning cost & contractor name on it. Todays, Education minister Mr. Saeed Ghani sb, paid visit to the site and instructed his team to furnish detailed inspection report for repair. IRC’s Ms Sadiqa Salahuddin also visited same school today with DEO Primary Malir Mr. Saeed Peerzada.
IRC’s Executive Director Ms. Sadiqa Salahuddin receives "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah. The award has been presented to her by Sindh Commission on Status of Women during an event on "National Women Day 2020" jointly organized by Govt. of Sindh with other development partners.
Education and Literacy
IRC recognizes the need of relevant, up-to-date education and the importance of imparting employable skills as the demands of the global economy. Apart from grass root activities in the education sector, IRC passionately advocates, with influential and government officials, to improve the system of education and to reduce the gender gap. In addition, it actively contributes to increasing the literacy rate through its non-formal education and adult literacy programs.
Governance & Advocacy
IRC has been working with marginalized communities since 2000 and firmly believes that for development programs to have long-lasting, sustainable impact, poverty stricken groups need to be aware of their potential and rights, and should have the necessary knowledge and skills to negotiate their lawful demands in a power structure that usually favors the rich. Governance & Advocacy elements such as community mobilization, awareness raising, capacity building and linkage of civilians with relevant government departments and local community groups are embedded in the bedrock of all IRC interventions.
Sustainable Livelihoods
This is an overarching programme which covers rural technologies, environment, water and sanitation, promotion of arts and crafts, capacity building of artisans, and small community infrastructure initiatives. It also covers provision and development of such skills and assets for disaster affected communities. Sindh is an agricultural society and as such, heavily dependent on natural resources. Environmental degradation, use of unsustainable farming practices and inadequate benefits to the farmer have affected livelihoods drastically.
No. of Years
17
No. of Schools
136
No. of Teachers
675
No. of Students
27333
CHILDREN OF IRC
Faiza – A graduate of IRC Sojhro School Razal Memon
“ IRC has been like a pillar of hope and support throughout my academic journey. Now, I am pursuing a degree in Engineering from Quest University”
Rahila – A bright student of IRC Sojhro School Din Mohammad Rind
“I used to think that my life would be like the rest of the girls in my village. But, after spending six years in IRC Sojhro School, my life is quite different from the girls in my village. I feel I have more confidence to make my own decisions and express my opinions to others.”
Dilshad – A creative mind in the remote IRC Sojhro School of Thana Bulla Khan
“In my school, I have water to drink and friends to play with. I enjoy drawing class the most as I get to color all sorts of things. I wish our school timings were a bit longer.”