Pakistan
Map & Basic Information
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Area
796,000 square kilometers
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Population
220.9 million people (UNFPA World Population White Paper 2020)
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Capital
Islamabad
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Ethnicity
Punjabis, Sindhis, Pashtuns, Baloch, etc.
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Language
Urdu (national language), English (official language)
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Religion
Islam (state religion)
Issues to be addressed
In Pakistan, approximately 22.8 million* children of school-going age (5-16 years old) are out of school, which is the second-highest level in the world. The school enrollment rate for girls, refugee children, and children with disabilities are particularly low. Some reports show that the rate for children with disabilities is less than 5%. There are various reasons why many children are unable to attend school, including poverty and other economic backgrounds, social customs that do not emphasize schooling, and school facilities that are not accessible.
Activities
Inclusive education
AAR local staff (center) conducts a session for students to think about disabilities as their own.
AAR Japan promotes inclusive education in elementary school, aiming for all children to learn together in the community where they live, regardless of their disabilities. We are working to make school facilities accessible, provide workshops and training on disabilities for teachers and children, and improve the educational environment.We also provide schooling support for out-of-school children and link them to government services.
Major Activities in Past
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2005 - 2010
Support for victims of the
Great Earthquake in Pakistan
We provided emergency support for victims of the earthquake that killed more than 84,000 people in India and Pakistan. We distributed relief supplies such as tents and blankets and assisted in restoring the water supply system.
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2010 - 2011
Support for victims of the
Flood in Pakistan
In 2010, Pakistan was hit by a massive flood that affected one-third of the country. We distributed emergency supplies and provided support such as basic medical services.
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2012
WASH in refugee camps
In refugee camps where more than 150,000 refugees and internally displaced people live, we established water supply systems, including the installation of wells. We also provided support for medical facilities and implemented projects to improve the educational environment.