Location: Chitral, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,Pakistan.
Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC), Chitral, Pakistan
In 2021, Worldwide Education Fund (WEF), USA ignited a spark of change in Chitral Valley of Northern Pakistan through an innovative pilot program of technology-enabled English Language Labs in five private schools. This pilot has benefited over 2,000 students, 100 teachers, and 6 skilled language trainers.
From that spark a broader vision began to take shape: one that brings together the nurturing care of Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers for 3–5-year-olds and English language skills labs for primary school students ages 5–11. The vision is now becoming reality through our latest – and most innovative – initiative – Bright Beginnings: Early Childhood Learning Centers (ECLC) – now scaling across both Lower and Upper Chitral.”
The ECLC initiative is further strengthened by our partnerships. We are proud to work closely with the Foundation to Empower Students (FES), Pakistan. Our network of collaborators also includes Aga Khan University Professional Development Centre, Chitral, Aga Khan Rural Support Program, and local private and free government schools. Together we are aligning innovation with local leadership and creating solutions rooted in sustainability and community ownership.
Current Impact of Early Childhood Learning Centers in Chitral, Pakistan
WEF started its Chitral programs with 5 In-School English Language Labs, added a pilot ECD Centre, expanded to 10 ECLCs and is poised to open 15 more Bright Beginnings ECLCs in September 2025. Our ambition is bold yet deeply rooted in community need. By the end of 2027 we aim to establish 100 learning centers, serving more than 3,000 children every year. These centers will not be simply classrooms, but rather joyful, safe, and nurturing environments where curiosity can bloom, confidence can grow, and the foundation for lifelong learning is laid.
Your support and encouragement are vital and will help to shape a brighter future for thousands of children. Thank you for walking alongside us every step of the way.
