Provision of Material Resources to Students by Global Relief Trust: A Gateway for Successful Implementation of Education in Pakistan

Authors

  • Saria Iftikhar MS Scholar, Department of Education, University of Wah, Wah Cantt., Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Dr. Jan Alam Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Wah, Wah Cantt., Punjab, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55737/tk/2k25d.44116

Keywords:

Material Resources, Global Relief Trust, Implementation of Education, Implementation of Education Pakistan

Abstract

This study reveals that the education system of Pakistan is in desperate state and there is an ultimate need to improve the education standards. Government is making efforts to cover all the loopholes of fragile education system, but its facing several hurdles in the quest of quality education. Role of Non- Government Organizations could not be denied in this regard. So main focus of the study is on contribution of Global Relief Trust by providing material resources to the students for successful implementation of education in Pakistan. Qualitative research design was adopted with purposive sampling technique. Semi structured interviews were conducted from seven Head teachers of the schools sponsored by Global Relief Trust and thematic analysis was done. The findings unveil the fact that the provision of material sources to the students from marginalized groups, by NGOs act as a gateway for the successful implementation of Education. This study is focused on the efforts of Global Relief Trust towards the implementation of education for the children of marginalized communities. Interviews from seven Head Teachers of the schools sponsored by Global Relief Trust depicts that the enrollment and retention rate has been improved with the provision of material resources to the students.

Author Biography

  • Dr. Jan Alam, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Wah, Wah Cantt., Punjab, Pakistan.

    Corresponding Author: [email protected]

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2025-12-30

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Iftikhar, S., & Alam, J. (2025). Provision of Material Resources to Students by Global Relief Trust: A Gateway for Successful Implementation of Education in Pakistan. The Knowledge, 4(4), 156-168. https://doi.org/10.55737/tk/2k25d.44116