Ghulam Nabi’s account of the situation at his school

In areas prone to natural disasters such as Dadu District in Pakistan's Sindh Province, schools have been severely damaged by floods and other environmental disasters.

Pictured is a school affected by flooding. Water reached as high as the fabric on the left side of the building.

The 2022 floods destroyed many schools, forcing students to study in temporary tents. Said tents lacked functional toilets, creating unsanitary conditions that threatened school dropouts and jeopardized the educational prospects of many children.

Ghulam Nabi is a boy who is living under such circumstances. He is a third grader at a public elementary school in the flood-affected Dadu district. According to his teacher, Nabi is one of the brightest students in the school. Despite his family's difficult economic situation, he is eager to learn and is working hard at his studies.

Ghulam Nabi was devastated when he learned that his school had been hit by the 2022 floods. He asked his father to send him to another school, but this was not possible due to the family’s economic situation.

The government initially closed schools due to the flood emergency. Nevertheless, Nabi continued his studies at home, with the free assistance of a teacher who lived nearby. Despite the situation, his determination to continue his education remained unwavering. Today, his attends school out of a tent.

His school currently operates out of a temporary tent.

Children taking classes in a tent

JEN will be implementing a project to improve the educational environment in Dadu County. Nabi’s elementary school has been selected for the project and he was happy to learn that his school would be renovated and equipped with the necessary educational facilities.

From May onwards, temperatures reach around 40 degrees Celsius or higher. This makes taking classes from tents hot and uncomfortable.

Nabi told his parents and teachers that he intends to make the most of this opportunity and continue his studies with enthusiasm. He also expressed his gratitude to JEN and the Ministry of Education for helping his school.

JEN’s work gives hope to children like Nabi. With your support, we can continue to bring smiles to children. Please consider helping us in our efforts

*This project is funded by a grant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan's "Grant Assistance for NGO Cooperation" and donations to JEN.

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