Fem: USAID FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SINDH COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION PROGRAM (CMP) SUCCESS STORY From outreach to outcome Newly constructed School turned to be an enhanced opportunity for continued education of aa Asmat econtnuing ne eaicton Tae area ce ‘oGHS Arai Cistt Sukkur Ms. Uzma DIO Asmat Ullah expressed that, “my parents were very much willing to continue my education but they weren't comfortable with me going to co-education, though this decision resulted in loss of two ‘academic years to me but I am glad that ! am continuing my education in USAID funded newly constructed Girls School and can pursue my dream to become doctor.” She utterly believes that gifs’ education is utmost Important for just and equitable society. Uzma Asmat, Student Class IX, GGHS ‘Asain, District Sukkur dropped out girls In the post food sconario in 2011 Governmene Girls Elementary School, ‘Arain, District Sulckur was one ofthe school which was severely damaged, Beside ts dilapidated infrastructure, ic limised the possibly of girls to ‘continue their education after grade Vill Ms. Uzma Dfo Mr. Asmat Ullah, 1a middle socio-economic cass public servane was one among many girls of ‘hae village who were lef with no option but quit their studies after grade Vill According co Uzma, “My parents were willing to provide me education as they did for my brother, who completed his BSc. buc thay profer that | 0 (0 any girls’ school, not in the co-education”, After flood, our schoo! ‘was used as IDP camp to accommodate people from worst affected areas [As USAID decided to construct this school and upgrade from elementary ‘to High School ie enabled Uzma and lke her many girls re-continue thelr ‘education, who were dropped out for more than two years. ‘One of the teachers of the GGHS Arain mentioned earlier discance to) ‘other school, lack of dedicated schoo! for girls and unsafe environment for els were challenges. Now with cis schoo, having all che required facilis, rls and ther parents are very happy to send thei girs’ children to school. “HHadn’s there been a newly constructed Girls High School, many gis ike ‘me would have lost the opportunity to continued higher education and ‘pursue dream to become what we want tobe. In remote community like our secure places for ges education I very important.” Shared by Uama a student ‘who continued after more than two years drop out.