In Pakistan, Scatec renovated three government community schools that were in extremely poor condition. Due to the severe damage, many students were unable to attend school regularly. The purpose was to improve educational outcomes for children living near the Project site.
The challenge
A community needs assessment found that limited educational opportunities exist in the Project area, with existing schools not adequately staffed and lacking basic facilities. 150 girls from the neighbouring communities were not enrolled in school. A mapping of the schools found broken furniture, damaged buildings, no play areas, a lack of washrooms and unavailability of drinking water.
How we worked together
Scatec rehabilitated and renovated three primary schools and provided missing facilities and furniture. The schools are attended by both boys and girls, with a total of 350 students from three villages benefiting. The project was implemented in partnership with local NGO “Indus Community Empowerment Foundation” (ICEF). Books and sports equipment were distributed amongst the students, and in one of the schools, a new room was also built and provided. The renovation aims to improve the livelihoods of the residents and bring happiness to the children.
Watch the video to see the joy on the faces of the children and the difference that the project has brought to them.
Key results
- 3Schools renovated
- 350Students benefiting
- 150Girls previously not attending school
- 20Local jobs created
The community is very happy as their children are now happily going to school regularly.
– A parent of one of the schoolchildren.
Community investments are our voluntary initiatives that contribute to the long-term common good of local communities and come in addition to efforts made to mitigate or compensate for project-related impacts. We are committed to contributing to the communities in a way that allows them to develop by themselves without becoming dependent on us.