Location : Chitral Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Status: Active Since April 2025
Transforming Classrooms — The Model School Project
The Model School Project is one of the Worldwide Education Fund’s (WEF), USA most impactful initiatives in the Chitral Valley—addressing a critical gap in early learning environments within government primary schools.
For years, WEF has strengthened early education by establishing Learning Centers, which integrate Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centers for ages 3–5 and Technology-Assisted English Language Labs for ages 5–11 across 10 government schools. These centers have already benefited more than 1,500 students and trained 10 teachers, creating joyful, engaging, and technology-supported early learning spaces.
However, an important challenge emerged:
When children transitioned from ECD into Grade 1, they often entered classrooms with bare walls, poor lighting, and no child-friendly setup. The sharp contrast between vibrant ECD environments and under-resourced Grade 1 rooms risked diminishing their enthusiasm for learning.
To ensure continuity in learning and preserve the excitement and curiosity of young learners, WEF launched the Model School Project—a targeted effort to transform Grade 1 classrooms into welcoming, developmentally friendly spaces.
With the support of our committed team and generous donors, WEF has already:
- Renovated 7 Grade 1 classrooms,
- Created clean, bright, carpeted, and child-centered environments,
- Ensured access to technology and interactive learning tools,
- Provided a smooth transition from ECD to primary education.
Now, children moving into Grade 1 experience the same joy, comfort, and encouragement that shaped their early learning years—fostering confidence instead of confusion.
Growing Momentum Through Partnership
This progress has been strengthened through a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Foundation to Empower Students (FES), Pakistan and Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Pakistan. This partnership ensures long-term support, sustainability, and scalability.
With 7 classrooms completed, 3 more underway, and many more planned, the Model School Project is steadily expanding—bringing Chitral closer to a future where every child learns in an inspiring, inclusive, and well-resourced environment.
