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RSPN and its partner RSPs involve poor communities in improved management and delivery of basic services through a process of social mobilisation.

The Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) was registered in 2001 under Pakistan’s Companies Ordinance (1984) as a non-profit company by the Rural Support Programmes (RSPs) of Pakistan. RSPN is a network of 9 RSPs, the Aga Khan RSP (AKRSP), the Balochistan RSP (BRSP), the Ghazi Barotha Tarakiati Idara (GBTI), the National RSP (NRSP), the Sindh Rural Support Organisation (SRSO), the Sindh Graduate

s Association (SGA), the Sarhad (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province) RSP (SRSP), the Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), and the National Institute of Rural Management (N-IRM).

12/08/2026

The world is home to nearly 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24, making it the largest generation of youth to date.Young people may grow up in different communities and circumstances, but their aspirations are universal: dignity, opportunity, quality education, meaningful participation, decent work, and a sustainable future.

This International Youth Day, we recognise the power of education to help young people realise these aspirations and build a better future.

Through the Education Cannot Wait (ECW)-funded First Emergency Response (FER): Pakistan Monsoon Floods project, RSPN and its consortium partners are supporting 44,998 children, including 60% girls and 10% children with disabilities, across 180 flood-affected government schools in Narowal, Sialkot, Chiniot and Jhang in Punjab, and Swat in KP.

From school rehabilitation and learning kits to assistive devices, menstrual hygiene management support, sports items, and first-aid supplies, the project is helping make schools safer, more inclusive and more conducive to learning.

Alongside these efforts, enrolment campaigns, awareness sessions, mental health and psychosocial support, and capacity building for teachers, School Management Councils (SMCs) and Parent Teacher Councils (PTCs) are helping create safe, inclusive and joyful learning environments where every child can thrive.

Together with NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA and PAGE Pakistan, and in collaboration with education stakeholders, RSPN remains committed to ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to learn, participate and shape a more resilient and sustainable future.

04/08/2026

RSPN under the Education Cannot Wait(ECW)'s First Emergency Response (FER) conducted four-day capacity-building trainings for 540 teachers including 450 teachers from 150 government schools in Punjab and 90 teachers from 30 government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The trainings equipped teachers with practical knowledge and skills on:
=> Child-centred teaching methodologies
=> Education in Emergencies (EiE)
=> Community engagement
=> Health and hygiene
=> Protection, gender, and inclusion
=> Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

Through these efforts, the project is strengthening teachers' capacity to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for children affected by the 2025 monsoon floods.

The project is being Implemented by RSPN, in partnership with NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA, and PAGE Pakistan, and in close collaboration with the provincial Education Departments.

The ECW FER project is supporting 44,998 children in 180 flood-affected government schools, including 60% girls and 10% children with disabilities, helping them continue their education with dignity and hope.

29/07/2026

A child's ability to learn depends not only on access to education but also on their mental well-being. Through the Education Cannot Wait funded First Emergency Response (FER): Pakistan Monsoon Floods project, RSPN's district campaign officers are conducting community-based awareness sessions on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence. These sessions engage parents and school communities to strengthen support systems for children and promote safer learning environments.

To further build local capacity, RSPN's technical partner PAGE Pakistan conducted two-day district-level trainings for representatives of School Management Councils (SMCs) in Punjab and Parent Teacher Councils (PTCs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The participants then cascaded the knowledge to fellow SMC/PTC members through school-level step-down sessions, expanding awareness and strengthening community ownership.

The project has also displayed safeguarding posters in supported schools, providing guidance on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), child protection, anti-bullying measures and complaint mechanisms. These efforts help ensure that schools remain safe, inclusive and joyful spaces where every child can learn with confidence.

The project is being implemented by RSPN in partnership with NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA and PAGE Pakistan, and in collaboration with the provincial education departments, the project is supporting 44,998 flood-affected children, including 60% girls and 10% children with disabilities, across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

09/07/2026

Integration of project team, community, parents, students, teachers, education officials and stakeholders is imperative for the successful planning and implementation of school improvement activities. That is why the Rural Support Programmes Network’s (RSPN’s) Education Cannot Wait (ECW) supported First Emergency Response (FER): Pakistan Monsoon Floods project teams continue focusing on stakeholder awareness, coordinationand collaboration, to ensure their involvement, participation and ownership in the project supported activities.

The education department officials are part of project planning and implementation. School Management Committees/Parent Teacher Councils are managing the rehab, repair work, and actively participate in and support project activities, including development and implementation of school action plans.

District administration officials participate in events. District based campaign officers conduct sessions and focus group discussions on importance of education, health and hygiene, menstrual hygiene management (MHM), and mental health and psychosocial support. School enrolment campaign is another major event, in which students, teachers, parents, community, district level officials and education stakeholders participate.

Parent-teacher sessions are the forums for feedback. Whether it is the distribution of teaching, learning materials, and MHM kits, or planning and conducting of health screening camps and distribution of assistive devices, the FER project focuses on information sharing, collaboration and engagement. Regular representation and updates at Education Sector Working Group, steering committee meetings, and meetings with the district, provincial and national level stakeholders ensures smooth and effective project implementation.

FER project is being implemented to support 34, 484 children, including 60% girls, and 10% children with disabilities (CWDs) in the flood affected 180 government schools in Narowal, Sialkot, Chinot and Jhang districts in Punjab and Swat in KP. RSPN and its consortium partners NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA, and PAGE Pakistan Foundation, in collaboration with the education stakeholders, remain committed to providing student centred, quality, inclusive education.

08/07/2026

We're pleased to share the successful completion of four-day district-level teacher training programmes under the Education Cannot Wait(ECW) First Emergency Response (FER): Pakistan Monsoon Floods project.

A total of 540 teachers were trained, including 450 teachers from 150 government schools in Punjab and 90 teachers from 30 government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The trainings are equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to improve learning outcomes and provide safe, inclusive, and supportive education for children in 180 flood-affected government schools.

The sessions were delivered by 40 Master Trainers, teachers and district education officials nominated by the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority(PECTAA) and the Directorate of Professional Development (DPD), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These Master Trainers were first prepared through a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) facilitated by the RSPN-FER team and PAGE Foundation.

Training covered key areas including:
• Child-centred teaching methodologies
• Education in Emergencies
• Community engagement
• Health and hygiene
• Protection, gender and inclusion
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

Through this initiative, the ECW-funded FER project is helping create resilient and inclusive learning environments for 34,484 children, including 60% girls and 10% children with disabilities, across flood-affected schools.

The RSPN is implementing the project in partnership with NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA, and PAGE Pakistan, in close collaboration with provincial education departments.

29/06/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, even in the wake of disaster.

Through the Education Cannot Wait(ECW) funded First Emergency Response: Pakistan Monsoon Floods (FER-PMF) project, student kits are being distributed to 34,484 students across 180 flood-affected government schools in Narowal, Sialkot, Jhang, Chiniot (Punjab) and Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).

Each kit includes essential learning materials, a school bag, notebooks, colours, and a water bottle, helping children return to the classroom with the tools they need to continue their education. The project is reaching 60% girls and 10% children with disabilities, ensuring that support is inclusive and equitable.

Implemented by the Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) in collaboration with consortium partners NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA, PAGE Pakistan, and the provincial education departments, the initiative is helping restore learning opportunities for children affected by the 2025 monsoon floods.

24/06/2026

Since the start of the season 2026-27, RSPN, under the Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund (GIF) Programme, has been working to improve farmers' access to reliable and high-performing cotton seed varieties.

Alongside regular farmer training, demonstration plots, technical guidance, and stronger linkages with trusted seed providers, the programme is encouraging farmers to adopt improved production practices that contribute to healthier crops and better yields.
Early field observations are encouraging. Across farmers' fields and demo plots, cotton crops are showing good establishment, healthy plant growth, improved fruit setting, and better resilience under prevailing climatic conditions.

As the season progresses, field teams continue to work closely with farmers to monitor pest populations, promote Integrated Pest Management (IPM), encourage the efficient use of fertilisers, and support irrigation practices based on crop needs and weather conditions.

These efforts help farmers reduce production costs while promoting more sustainable use of natural resources.
With the continued commitment of farming communities and the technical support of Better Cotton, we remain optimistic about increased adoption of BCI Principles and improved outcomes for farmers in the seasons ahead.

19/06/2026

RSPN, under the Education Cannot Wait funded First Emergency Response (FER): Pakistan Monsoon Floods Project, organised a Quarterly Progress Review and Planning Workshop in Lahore on 17–18 June.

The workshop brought together district teams and focal persons from consortium partners, including the NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA, and PAGE Pakistan, to review progress, address challenges, and plan the way forward.

Mr. Bashir Anjum, Chief Operating Officer, RSPN, welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts for timely and quality implementation. Ms. Nasreen Shaikh, Director FER-RSPN, outlined the objectives of the workshop and discussed key interventions, including health screening of schoolchildren for the identification of children with disabilities and provision of assistive devices to support inclusive learning.

During the two-day workshop, consortium partners presented district-wise progress, challenges, lessons, and upcoming plans. Sessions focused on school-level anticipatory action planning, Early Warning Systems (EWS), parental engagement, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), teachers’ training, PTC/SMC strengthening, classroom observation, MIS updates, baseline findings, and on-job support.

Interactive discussions were also held on civil works planning to ensure timely and quality rehabilitation of targeted schools.

The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to continue strengthening safe, inclusive, and resilient learning environments for children in flood-affected schools through the FER project.

17/06/2026

RSPN, under the Education Cannot Wait supported First Emergency Response (FER): Pakistan Monsoon Floods Project, is supporting the rehabilitation and repair of flood-affected government schools in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Through the project, repair and rehabilitation work is being carried out in flood-affected schools across Narowal, Sialkot, Jhang and Chiniot in Punjab, and Swat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Key activities include the repair of classrooms, school buildings and toilets, construction of inclusive toilets for children with disabilities, installation of handwashing and water facilities, and construction of ramps to improve accessibility.

The construction needs were identified through detailed assessments and in close coordination with School Management Committees (SMCs) in Punjab and Parent-Teacher Councils (PTCs) in KP. This community-led approach is helping ensure ownership, accountability, efficiency, and quality in the rehabilitation work.

Safeguarding guidelines have also been displayed at construction sites and explained to vendors and construction teams to ensure safety, protection, and adherence to safeguarding standards.

Implemented in collaboration with consortium partners NRSP - National Rural Support Programme, SRSP, Idara e Taleem o Aagahi ITA, PAGE Pakistan, and the Education Departments, the FER project is supporting 34,484 children, including 60% girls and 10% children with disabilities, across 180 government girls’ and boys’ schools in the five districts.

15/06/2026

RSPN, under the project ‘Enhancing CSOs’ Contributions to Local Governance and Improved Access of Women to Sexual Reproductive Health Services and Rights in Districts Qambar Shahdadkot and Larkana in Sindh’ – co-funded by the European Union, organized a three-day training for women-led LSO members in target districts.

The training focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Family Planning (FP), strengthening women’s awareness, leadership, and their role in promoting informed health choices within their communities, while also establishing linkages with government stakeholders to advocate for SRHR and FP-related needs.

To date, 300 LSO members have been trained under the project, equipping women leaders with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for improved access to SRHR services, inclusive local governance, and healthier families.

Through knowledge, dialogue, and community engagement, women leaders are stepping forward as advocates for healthier families and stronger, more resilient communities.

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