Zubair Qureshi
Pakistani educationist Baela Raza Jamil has been named finalist for the prestigious World Education Medals.
The award, recognizing exceptional contributions to education across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, will be presented by T4 Education and HP. Baela Raza Jamil known for her work with Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi and the Sanjan Nagar School, has been instrumental in improving education access and quality in Pakistan. Her initiatives have impacted millions of children and teachers nationwide.
With a career spanning over three decades, she has led social movements for early childhood education, girls’ education, and emergency education. Her advocacy has resulted in significant policy changes and increased education funding in Pakistan.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Academy Award-winning filmmaker has highlighted Baela’s achievements in the following words: “Congratulations, Baela. Your contributions to Pakistan’s educational sector are incredible. The seeds you have planted in this generation will help create a more inclusive environment for all girls to access education.
Thank you for all that you do.” Baela and her team have provided scalable learning solutions such as Teaching at the Right Level (TARL) through initiatives like “Chalo Parho Barho,” ConnectEd (a 30-minute mobile phone-based remote tutoring initiative), and Reading Hour through interactive libraries.
