Karachi, In a significant milestone for educational development in Pakistan’s Sindh province, U.S. Ambassador Blome highlighted the achievements of the Sindh Basic Education Program during the closing ceremony held at Government High School Damba Village. Over the past decade, the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has invested $159 million to revolutionize basic education in the region.

According to Embassy of The United States of America, the initiative has successfully constructed 106 schools, enhancing educational access for tens of thousands of out-of-school children, with a notable emphasis on female education. These facilities now provide quality education to over 80,000 boys and girls, covering both primary and secondary levels, and feature modern, climate-resilient structures that withstood the 2022 floods, serving as safe havens for the community.

The program has fostered innovative school management models through public-private partnerships, a strategy so effective that the Government of Sindh is now independently expanding it to additional schools and teacher training institutes. Beyond infrastructure, the initiative has emphasized improving literacy, with significant investments in teacher training and educational materials to ensure that more children are not just attending school but are also learning effectively.

Ambassador Blome’s remarks at the ceremony underscored the collective efforts and achievements in educational development in Sindh. He extended his gratitude to students, teachers, parents, community members, and government and school leaders for their dedication and partnership. The ambassador’s message was clear: the success of the Sindh Basic Education Program is a testament to the power of collaborative investment in education, promising a brighter future for Pakistan’s children.