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Educational Intervention in Earthquake
Worst-Affected District of Ziarat in
Balochistan Province
224-PAK-1001
Project Completion Report
November 2008 - May 2009
UNESCO, Islamabad
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Contribution Information
1. Project title: Educational Intervention in Earthquake Worst-Affected
District of Ziarat in Balochistan Province
2. Assisted Country: Pakistan
3. Donor Reference: 08-ESC-005
4. Budget Code: 224-PAK-1001
5. Total Contribution: USD 27,026.00
6. Programmable Amount: USD 25,258.00
7. Duration of Contribution: November 2008 - May 2009
8. Funding Source: Central Emergency Response Fund
9. Date of preparation: May 2010
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Table of Contents
Acronyms iii
Executive Summary 1
A. Background 2
B. Project Objective and Intervention 2
C. Project Achievements 2
1. Construction of Shelters 3
2. Provision of Teaching and Learning Material 3
3. Advocacy of MSEE 3
4. Results Achieved 4
5. Challenges Faced 4
D. Financial Status 4
ANNEXES:
ANNEX 1: Photos of Temporary Classrooms with Water and Sanitation Facilities
ANNEX 2: List of Teaching and Learning Material
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Acronyms
CERF Central Emergency Relief Fund
DoE Directorate of Education
GBMS Government Boys Middle School
GGMS Government Girls Middle School
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
MSEE Minimum Standard for Education in Emergency, Chronic Crises and Early
Reconstruction
PTSMC Parents Teachers School Management Committee
SEHER Society for Empowering Human Resource
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNICEF United Nations Children Fund
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Executive Summary
1. On 29th October 2008 an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on Richter Scale struck
Balochistan. The earthquake destroyed numerous educational buildings in Pishin, Ziarat
and Hurnai Districts, and deprived thousands of children from educational facilities.
2. As part of the United Nations humanitarian response to the emergency, UNICEF and
UNESCO’s joint project was partially funded by Central Emergency Response Fund
(CERF) with UNESCO’s share of USD 27,026.00.
3. Overall funding for the education sector was low. As a result, only 4 middle schools of
Ziarat District could benefit from the project support though the needs were much greater.
The schools were selected in consultation with the educational authorities.
4. The overall objective of the emergency response was to ensure that quake-affected
children are able to continue their learning and recreational activities and complete their
education in a child-friendly learning environment.
5. A local implementation partner, Society for Empowering Human Resource (SEHER),
was engaged to construct 7 temporary rooms and water and sanitation facilities at 4
middle schools. The intervention benefited 525 students, including 336 girls, with an
increase in total enrollment by 27.8%.
6. 25 different teaching aids were provided to the schools to facilitate teaching and learning.
7. Project advocated for application of Minimum Standard of Education in Emergency
(MSEE) by the provincial education department and the Education Cluster members
while planning education interventions in affected areas.
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A. Background:
On 29 October 2008, an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck Balochistan Province causing
widespread destruction. Over 68,000 people were affected by the earthquake. Many lost
their lives and thousands of children were deprived of educational facilities. According to the
assessment of the Directorate of Education, Balochistan 315 schools were partially or
completely damaged in Pishin, Hurnai and Ziarat Districts. All schools in Ziarat and Pishin
were closed for the rest of the academic year.
UNESCO participated in humanitarian response plan of the United Nations. In the process,
UNICEF and UNESCO’s joint project received partial funding of USD 75,000.00 from
Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF). UNESCO share was USD 27,026.00 for
construction of temporary school shelters at middle and secondary schools.
B. Project Objective and Intervention:
The overall objective of the project was to ensure that quake-affected children are able to
continue their learning and complete the academic year. In total 12 middle and high schools
were to be provided with 16 winterized school tents and temporary water and sanitation
facilities.
C. Project Achievements:
The plan of providing winterized tents was modified to build temporary classrooms because
it became a more appropriate solution as the schools were closed for 3 months during winter
(earthquake occurred just before the start of the winter season). As there was no urgency to
erect winterized tents, which cost USD 1,000.00 per piece with a usable life of one year, the
project ensured better value by building temporary classrooms with at least five years of life
span. In consultation with the Government of Balochistan, four worst needy middle schools
(2 boys and 2 girls) of Ziarat District, which was the most affected district, was selected for
the project support.
1. Construction of Temporary Classrooms and Sanitation Facility
As security concerns restricted UNESCO’s access to project sites, the construction work was
awarded to a local NGO, Society for Empowering Human Resources (SEHER), by following
a competitive selection process. The scope of the work included construction of 7 temporary
classrooms and 8 latrines and clean drinking water facilities in the following four middle
schools of District Ziarat:
a. Government Girls Middle School Gogi (GGMS), UC Kach
b. Government Girls Middle School Jumma Khan Hamadoon (GGMS), UC Kach
c. Government Boys Middle School Gogi (GBMS), UC Kach
d. Government Boys Middle School (GBMS) Lower Kach, UC Lower Kach
Size of each classroom was established at 18 feet x 24 feet (40 sqm) in line with the UNICEF
norm of 1 square meter per child to accommodate up to 40 children in one room. In
addition, each of the 4 schools was provided with two 4 x 4 dry pit latrines, water tank and
water connection. The details of the work carried out are summarized in the Table below:
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List of Beneficiary Schools
Name of School Location
Pre-project
Enrolment
Post-project
Enrolment
Facilities
Constructed
Boys Girls Boys Girls No. of
Rooms
No. of
Toilets
Government Girls
Middle School Gogi
Gogi, Kach, Ziarat - 112 - 164 2 2
Government Girls
Middle School Juma
Khan
Juma Khan Hamadoon,
Kach , Ziarat
- 103 - 172 2 2
Government Boys
Middle School Gogi
Gogi, Kach, Ziarat 66 - 69 - 1 2
Government Boys
Middle School Lower
Kech
Lower Kach, Ziarat 98 - 120 - 2 2
TOTAL: 164 215 189 336 7 8
Initially, GBMS Warchhom was included in the list, but it was changed in view that the
Pakistan Army had started constructing a prefabricated building for the school. As a
substitute, GBMS Lower Kach was selected for project support.
Because access to the project areas was restricted due to security concerns, the project hired a
local engineering firm to periodically monitor the work of SEHER to ensure quality as
specified in the scope of the work and the contract document.
Most of the students, especially girls, were unable to attend the school because of
damage/destruction of the school buildings. It had resulted sharp decline in enrollment.
However, after the construction of temporary classrooms and water and sanitation facilities,
the students started returning to their schools resulting 27.8% increase in total enrollment –
with 36% increase in girls’ enrolment. The temporary classrooms immediately enabled 525
middle schools students to continue and complete their academic year. Moreover, the
provision of temporary classrooms has helped the government to bridge the time until
permanent buildings are constructed thus ensuring continued educational opportunities to at
least 2,625 boys and girls over a period of five years.
2. Provision of Teaching and Learning Materials
The project provided 7 sets of teaching and learning materials (List of materials provided in
Annex 3) to the 4 middle schools to facilitate teaching and learning in a difficult
environment.
3. Advocacy of MSEE
Project advocated for application of MSEE by encouraging all education cluster members to
incorporate the standards while planning educational interventions in the earthquake affected
areas. In addition to this the project, in partnership with UNICEF, advocated the same for
planning rehabilitation and reconstruction by the government of Balochistan. The advocacy
work was carried out at various meetings conducted with provincial and district level
education officials and at education cluster meetings.
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The project also advocated for holistic approach to education by obtaining and sharing data of
the damages caused to the non-formal education institutions and drawing attention of the
education cluster to the repair and reconstruction needs of non-formal and technical and
vocational education and training institutions.
4. Results Achieved:
a. Facilitated immediate continuation of educational opportunities for 525 middle school
students comprised of 336 Girls (64%) and 189 (36%) Boys. Increase in total enrollment
by 27.8%
b. Continued opportunity to avail education by estimated 2,625 children over a period of
next five years.
c. Children and teachers of four middle schools have access to safe water and sanitation
facilities thus reducing the risks of water and sanitation borne diseases.
d. Improvement in teaching learning condition at 4 middle schools.
e. Increased appreciation of the needs of other forms of education in emergency.
5. Challenges Faced:
Limited or no access of UN staff to the affected areas due to security situation forced the
project to make alternative implementation arrangements.
D. Financial Status
The financial status as of December 2009 is as follows:
Funding
Source
Contribution
USD
Expenditure
USD
Implemen-
tation Rate
%
Total
Available
USD
Revenue
from
Interest
USD
CERF
27,026 26,539.29 98.20% 486.71 Nil
The unspent amount of USD486.71 has been refunded to CERF Secretariat in accordance
with the Letter of Understanding.
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ANNEX-1
Photos of Temporary Classrooms and Water and Sanitation Facilities
Temporary Classroom: GGMS Juma Khan, Hamadoon, Ziarat District
Temporary Classrooms: GGMS Gogi, Ziarat
District
Temporary Classrooms: GBMS Gogi, Ziarat
District
Toilets: GGMS Gogi, Ziarat District
Toilets: GBMS Gogi, Ziarat District. Third
toilet was built by UNICEF for Primary
Grades
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Copyright of all photos: UNESCO
Temporary Classrooms and Sanitation Facility:
GGMS Lower Kach, Ziarat District
Interior View of Temporary Classroom:
GGMS Juma Khan, Hamadoon, Ziarat District
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ANNEX-2
List of Teaching and Learning Material
Sr.
No. Item Description Unit Quantity
1 Black board (Double side wooden, 4' x 3') No. 2
2 Black Board Stand No. 2
3 Metal Box, (2' x 1.5" x 1', 30mm gauge) No. 1
4 Duster No. 2
5 Chalks Box (50 chalks) Box 8
6 Globe large with stand No. 1
7 Geometry Equipment for Teachers (Large size) Set 1
8 Maps: World map + Pakistan map + Province map +
District map (23" x 36") No. 4
9 Charts (Stories and social studies) No. 2
10 Ball point pen (Blue-Box of Ten) Box 1
11 Scissors, (Medium, local, size 8") No. 1
12 Measuring Tape (5 feet) No. 1
13 Alphabets Chart (English + Urdu + Math) Set 3
14 Ruler Plastic (Transparent type) No. 2
15 Cubes (Small) No. 2
16 Flip Charts (White) No. 6
17 Glue stick (8 gms) No. 2
18 Teachers Diary (Urdu) for Lesson Plan No. 2
19 Crayons (set of 12) Set 4
20 Erasers No. 5
21 A4 Rule Urdu Papers Set 1
22 Pencil Sharpener No. 5
23 Wall Frame (Wooden) No. 1
24 Alphabets Block No. 2
25 Pencils No. 10