Educating the children of Machar Colony

Khel aims to provide a chance of respite to this generation of younglings with the provision of a space which is tailored to encourage children to be children. Our program caters to the needs of a child; recreation, rest, leisure and education.

 Our research in Machar Colony shows that:

• 82.2% of the community members are uneducated
• 11.6% who are educated also includes those who know how to read or write their own name.
• 33% of children attend schools/madarssahs.
• 54% children are either working in shrimp peeling factories or getting involved in anti-social activities.
• Non-existent recreational facilities/parks/playgrounds in the area.

 Khel creates impact by:

• Providing a safe and secure environment to children.
• Support both schooling, sports as well as vocational training amongst youngsters.
• Cultivate positive attitude, character building and a sense of responsibility amongst children
• Create awareness regarding health, hygiene inclusive of mental health.
• Reduce incidences of violence and drug abuse

 Khel focuses on the concept of Learning through Play:

Learning through play is a term used in education and psychology to describe how a child can learn to make sense of the world around them. Play is used to potentially develop social and cognitive skills, mature emotionally, and gain the self-confidence required to engage in new experiences and environments. Children learn more in a nurturing and loving environment. Play helps children express themselves and work through their emotions and feelings.

 Khel serves as a community centre and a play area for children. Women of the community find the space safe for children and younger women. Children are ambassadors of change which is visible through:

• Change of attitudes of parents
• Change in appearance & cleanliness
• Accepting of each other’s background
• Non - violent attitude

FINANCIAL YEAR 2018 - 2019

 In the Financial year 2018 – 2019, Imkaan Welfare Organization through its project Khel was able to:

• Register 170 children under the educational program
• 15 registered students became part of the Gymnastics team
• An all-girls gymnastics team was established a first of its kind in Pakistan
• An all-girls table tennis team was established.
• Majority of the enrolment is of girls aged 10 for informal education.
• The girl’s gymnastics team won 1st Position Gymnastics Girls and Best Gymnast Girl, Anwara, at the Kiran Foundation DCTO 2nd Inter-School Futsal & Gymnastics Championship.
• The table tennis team won girls singles and doubles in third position at the Inter-school Table Tennis Sports Fest 2019.
• 67 registered children at Khel for informal education was able to take part in tests being held at TCF and Government Schools.
• Out of the 67 children in FY 18 – 19, 52 children were able to be part of mainstream education and have graduated from Khel. Attached List.