PESHAWAR: Under the memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday between a non-governmental
organisation, Khwendo Kor and department of schools and literacy, the Khwendo
Kor would set up three girls middle schools and 15 community primary schools in
Dir Lower aimed at promoting literacy rate in girls students.
The MoU ceremony held at the Khwendo Kor office in Dir Lower.
Executive district officer of schools and literacy department, Zarawar Khan signed
on behalf of his department while director programme of Khwendo Kor, Aneela Qamar
represented the NGO.
Other officials of schools and literacy department and staff members of Khwendo
Kor were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Aneela Qamar said the Khwendo Kor has been actively
working for welfare and development of women and children in Dir region.
She said efforts made by the Khwendo Kor had greatly helped alleviating poverty
and promoting literacy in the region.
EDO Zarawar Khan informed participants of the ceremony about lack of education
facilities for girls in the under-developed Dir district.
He said the district for promoting literacy ratio in Dir would need 400 more girls’
schools. He said Khwendo Kor would enjoy full support from his department in implementation
of crucial project. Zarawar hoped the project would help removing illiteracy from
Dir.
Stressing on female education, he felt they would not become a prosperous nation
until and unless they provide equal education facilities to both male and female.