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Title: Over 7,000 Students Participate in Bano Qabil Entry Test in Mansehra

Summary

Alkhidmat Foundation successfully conducted the Bano Qabil Entry Test in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where more than 7,000 students participated. This initiative opens doors for youth to access free IT and digital skills training, empowering them with opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.

Story / Update

Education and digital skills are powerful tools to break the cycle of poverty and unemployment. In Mansehra, thousands of young students dream of pursuing careers in technology but lack access to affordable training opportunities.

To bridge this gap, Alkhidmat Foundation organized the Bano Qabil Entry Test, where over 7,000 students gathered to compete for enrollment in free IT and digital skills programs. The massive turnout reflects the eagerness of the youth to gain future-ready skills in freelancing, programming, graphic design, and more.

Through Bano Qabil, deserving students will now have the chance to learn in-demand skills free of cost, helping them secure better job prospects and contribute to Pakistan’s growing digital economy.

Beneficiaries

• Direct Impact: 7,000+ students who participated in the entry test.

• Indirect Impact: Thousands of families and communities who will benefit from the economic empowerment of these youth.

Impact

• Increased access to quality IT training for underserved youth.

• Provided a pathway to self-reliance through freelancing and entrepreneurship.

• Strengthened the digital workforce in KPK and beyond.

Next Steps

Alkhidmat plans to conduct similar Bano Qabil Entry Tests in other regions of Pakistan, ensuring that talented youth everywhere have the opportunity to pursue digital skills and build brighter futures.

Gratitude Note

We extend our heartfelt thanks to GlobalGiving donors for supporting such transformative initiatives. With your help, we are shaping futures, empowering youth, and building a stronger, self-reliant Pakistan through education and technology.

We are thrilled to share a major milestone in our mission to empower youth through digital and vocational education. The Bano Qabil program has now officially launched in Quetta, marking a significant expansion of our efforts to provide skill-based education across Pakistan.

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Key Achievements

Massive Student Engagement:

Over 11,000 students from across Quetta and surrounding regions registered and appeared for the Bano Qabil entry test. This overwhelming response reflects the region’s hunger for accessible, high-quality education and career opportunities.

Diverse Course Offerings:

A total of 28 different courses have been introduced in the Quetta chapter, covering in-demand fields such as:

Web and App Development

Graphic Design & Animation

Cybersecurity

Digital Marketing

E-commerce

Amazon FBA

Freelancing

and more vocational & tech-oriented skills.

Free of Cost Training:

All courses are offered free of cost, ensuring that youth from all economic backgrounds can benefit equally.

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Impact Goals

With the successful launch in Quetta, we aim to:

Equip thousands of students with market-relevant digital skills.

Enhance employment opportunities and promote self-reliance.

Foster technological growth and digital literacy in Balochistan.

Create a network of skilled professionals who can contribute locally and globally.

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Next Steps

Begin course sessions in early October 2025.

Monitor student progress and provide career counseling.

Initiate partnerships with local businesses for internships and job placements.

Collect success stories and impact data for future reporting.

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Thank You

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, supporters, and partners through GlobalGiving. Your continued support helps us bring transformative change to underserved communities like Quetta. Together, we are building a

future where every young person has the tools and training to thrive.