Accelerated Learning Camps’ provide a ray of hope for out-of-school children in Sindh, Pakistan
WHAT: Out-of-school children of primary school age who have not acquired basic skills in reading and mathematics attend learning camps where they are grouped according to their ability.
WHERE: In the provinces of Sindh, Baluchistan and Punjab, Pakistan
WHEN: The program is implemented in two phases over 24 months. Each learning camp lasts for between 45-60 days, with assessments every 15 days to evaluate progress
WHO: The program’s target group is out-of-school children whose age corresponds with the expected age of children in Grades 3-5
WHY: Data from the ASER Pakistan survey demonstrated that across Pakistan, high numbers of children remained out-of-school. Some of these children had never been enrolled and some had dropped out before they completed the primary cycle. Against this context, accelerated learning camps emerged as a popular innovation to build basic skills in reading and mathematics.
