Peace Schools for Children - Pakistan

Peace School for Afghan Refugees and Host Communities

Report –February 2020- June 2020

Case Study:

Nadia is 12 years old and student of 5^th class in the Peace school. She is the youngest daughter out of 12 siblings. Her father was a daily wager, who got injured in a road accident and was not able to work since past 08 years. Her mother used to work as domestic helper in nearby communities. Due to family issues, Nadia’s brothers started their jobs in the their teenage. The sisters got married in early age as well. The mother always regrets that due to family issues she was not able to continue the studies of her elder kids. She sends Nadia and 3 other children to school for studies. Nadia is very quick learner and wanted to learn with keen interest.

One of Nadia’s paternal uncles send Nadia’s Proposal for his son who is 26 years old. The father was willing for her marriage and accepted the proposal. The mother took and stands and share the situation with the peace School principal. The principal proactively take over the situation and had meetings with her father and elder brothers. She convinced them that their daughter is too young for getting married and its also a crime under child marriage restrain act.  The father was resisting but he convinced on the points. Now Nadia has resumed her studies and wanted to become a dress designer in future.

27.02.2020

Trip to Zoo

Before the closing of academic session, the school arranged an educational trip to zoo for the students. The students were so overwhelmed during the visit. For many students, it was the very first time that they were visiting zoo. The teachers explained them about the wild life and relate the educational trip with their text book lessons.

28.02.2020

Visit to Lawrence Garden

The visit to Lawrence garden and botanical garden was arranged for the students. Students enjoyed the visit and spend quality time there. The visit of botanical garden at Lawrence garden was also a part of the trip. Students of the senior class were able to relate the briefing with their science and botany lessons

02.03.2020

Annual Examinations

The annual examinations for the students of all classes held. The students were provided by the date sheet and prior to examinations a session with parents was also held to brie them regarding the examinations.

07-03-2020

Commemorating International women’s day

Like every year, international women’s day was commemorated in the peace school. The session was held with the mothers on the significance of the international women’s day. The community was familiar with the concept due to regular engagement. The mothers were willing to bring a change in the lives of their children by ensuring gender balance in their lives.

Session was also held with the students. Since they were occupied with the examinations as well, after school session was held for a short period of time. Students took great interest in that.

Health Emergency and COVID-19

16-03-2020

Awareness Raising-COVID-19, and Hygiene Kits Distribution

Due to COVID -19 health emergency was imposed nationwide. Due to the un expected situation people were un aware of the new pandemic. There was a need to sensitize the families regarding the current situation. School staff has distributed the hygiene kits and the IEC material for the community awareness.

Coordination with parents:

Due to pandemic situation, the school staff in in contact with the parents and following up on the given homework. They are in contact over the phone calls to ensure the safety of their families and themselves.

• Peace Schools Report - June 2020 (DOCX)