As annual exams approach, many girls remain deeply dedicated to their studies, even while facing significant obstacles—such as the rising cost of transportation and teacher shortages. Two students in rural Pakistan, Sidra and Yasmeen, have secure and consistent transportation with the support of Girls Ed, but shared that the shortage of qualified subject teachers in their rural school often leaves them struggling to fully understand key concepts:
“We are focusing on our studies as exams are near, but subject teachers are often unavailable. Sometimes other teachers teach subjects outside their expertise, and our concepts remain unclear.”
Community volunteers and students work together to find practical solutions to these challenges and dedicated teachers have implemented weekly practice exams to help students prepare for their exams, but Sidra and Yasmeen worry for their classmates. They shared, “Due to increased fuel prices, many girls are unable to attend college regularly. We are worried about how our classmates will manage their exams.”
This highlights the impact of Girls Education International. With transportation worries removed, the girls can fully focus on their studies, feeling confident and ready to excel on exam day.
