Trigger the girl effect with education

Deep in the arid plains of the Sindh province of Pakistan sits the tiny village of Massoo Bhutto, comprised of only 50 houses. Although small in size, the village is a community of diverse cultures.

But this small village faces many challenges.

Most families’ livelihoods rely primarily on agriculture and animal rearing, and the arid climate often leads to inconsistent crop yields and income instability.

The village’s severely underdeveloped infrastructure exacerbates the problem. Most rural homes lack access to basic necessities like sanitation, electricity, and medical facilities.

Particularly shocking is the lack of access to education in the community. Even in a country where only half of children reach the last grade of primary school, Massoo Bhutto stands out. In a village of 600 people, there is only one government primary school with limited resources – and it is inaccessible to many children living in rural areas.

Harnessing the diversity of the village, BRAC has established a new primary school that brings together families from across the community and emphasizes the importance of education for their children, especially their daughters.

As the first organization to reach Masso Bhutto with education services, BRAC has trained female teachers with innovative teaching methodologies that prepare students for their transitions into secondary school and beyond.

Already, the new school has sparked renewed hope for Masso Bhutto. Children who were out of school and vulnerable to drug abuse, gambling, and violence now have a safe environment to learn and grow. In a society where men are often valued above women, girls in particular are being empowered with the confidence to succeed. These educated children will have a transformative impact on their community.

The school in Masso Bhutto is only one of nearly 1,500 schools that BRAC has established across Pakistan thus far. BRAC schools reach more than 40,000 Pakistani students, 65 percent girls. Over the next five years, BRAC hopes to increase this number to one million children enrolled in quality primary education programs across the country.

Thanks to generous donors like you, these education initiatives across Pakistan are making a big impact and supporting the country in achieving universal enrollment and gender parity in primary education. Thank you for your continued support.

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