Right To Play and Indus Resource Center Join Hands to Empower 3,000 Out-of-School Children in Sindh. To address the education crisis in Pakistan, Right To Play and Indus Resource Center (IRC) are joining forces to launch a transformative initiative aimed at empowering 3,000 out-of-school children in Karachi and district Badin in Sindh through inclusive, play-based learning and psychosocial support. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize this critical partnership was signed. This collaboration comes at a time when Pakistan faces one of the world’s highest numbers of out-of-school children, with Sindh being among the most affected provinces. It also aligns with Pakistan’s renewed commitments to foundational learning and child protection under the National Education Policy and Sustainable Development Goal 4.
The joint initiative will focus on marginalized children, particularly girls using Right To Play’s globally recognized play-based methodologies and IRC’s deep-rooted presence in Sindh’s underserved communities. “This partnership is a powerful step forward in reimagining education. By combining play with psychosocial support, we are not just educating children—we are helping them heal, grow, and thrive,” said Ali Khayam, Country Director, Right To Play Pakistan. “Through this program, we will reach children who’ve been left behind, especially in hard-to-reach districts of Sindh, and support their reintegration into learning environments that are safe, joyful, and inclusive,” said Rehana Sheikh, Board Member of Indus Resource Center.
The program aims to break barriers to education by offering community-based learning spaces, training local educators, and incorporating life skills and emotional resilience into the curriculum—ensuring a holistic approach to learning. Media representatives are invited to attend the MoU signing ceremony and engage with the leadership teams of both organizations.
