Sindh Basic Education Program

Sindh Basic Education Program is USAID-funded project which is being implemented by Government of Sindh’s Education and Literacy Department. The program is worth $ 165 million USD out of which $10 million USD will be contributed by Government of Sindh. The program will support the construction of 120 schools affected by the catastrophic 2010 floods and the Sindh government’s policy of consolidating, merging and upgrading schools throughout the province. Out of 400 schools in Sindh, 120 new schools will be constructed and the remaining 280 will be merged under a streamlined for structure to improve the efficiency and performance of the schools. 280 schools have already been identified by the Program for merging and consolidation. The overall mission is to increase and sustain enrollment of young students in primary, middle and secondary schools in targeted districts in Sindh by developing a school environment favorable to teaching and learning. The construction of these schools with the necessary provision of facilities shall invariably increase the enrollment of students.