Karachi, (PR) : In response to the education emergency declared by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Right To Play Pakistan has signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with nine Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to roll out play-based pedagogical training for 50,000 teachers across Sindh. The partnership aims to improve the quality of classroom teaching and learning by equipping teachers with creative, play-based methodologies that promote critical thinking, inclusion, and student engagement, an approach proven to enhance learning outcomes and children’s social-emotional well-being.
Under the agreement, Right To Play will collaborate with the following CSO partners: Lanjari Development Foundation, Kainaat Development Association (KDA), Teach the World Foundation, Al Mehran Research & Development Foundation, HANDS Welfare Foundation, Community Development Foundation (CDF-Pakistan), Hari Welfare Association, Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA), and Community World Service Asia. These partner organizations have been entrusted by the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) and the Government of Sindh to operate public schools across the province, working to expand access and improve the quality of education for children in marginalized and underserved areas.
Speaking at the LoU signing ceremony, Ali Khayam, Country Director of Right To Play Pakistan, said:
“With 26 million children out of school nationwide and countless more struggling to learn, there has never been a more urgent time to rethink how we teach. Play-based learning restores curiosity, confidence, and joy in classrooms — helping teachers reach children in ways that truly work.”
The play-based training initiative will contribute to Sindh’s ongoing education reforms by integrating child-centered and active learning techniques into classrooms, bridging the gap between enrollment and meaningful learning.
Through this partnership, Right To Play and its CSO allies reaffirm their shared commitment to ensuring every child in Pakistan has the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive in safe and stimulating classrooms.