Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar met with Syed Javid Gillani, Executive Director of Muslim Hands Pakistan, and Rehan Tahir, Head of Project Maidaan, to discuss cooperative efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children and promote inclusive education across Pakistan. The meeting concluded with an agreement to strengthen collaboration between the ministry and the NGO partners to advance educational access and inclusion.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the current challenges that prevent children from attending school, including barriers to access and gaps in inclusive practices. Officials emphasized the importance of targeted interventions to identify out-of-school children and bring them into formal or non-formal learning environments.
Representatives from Muslim Hands Pakistan and Project Maidaan outlined their ongoing programs and resources that could support the ministry’s priorities, including community outreach, learning centers, and strategies for enrolling and retaining marginalized learners. The delegation highlighted the need for coordinated action between government and civil society to scale effective solutions.
Both sides agreed to deepen their partnership to accelerate efforts across the country, with a focus on expanding access and making education more inclusive for disadvantaged groups. They committed to exploring joint initiatives and continuing dialogue to translate the collaboration into concrete programs and measurable outcomes.
