Pakistan programme footprint

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)

Federal programmes, policy dialogue, and national coordination anchored in Islamabad and the wider capital territory.

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Projects

Total Beneficiaries (parsed)

45,673

Total Budget

USD 776,334 PKR 159,346,941

Programme records

Projects linked to this region

Project 3

Youth, Adolescents, and Resilience Programming

Youth Development

UNFPA Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan 32410

24-Jan to 26-Dec | UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development
Start Date: 24-Jan
End Date: 26-Dec
Budget (USD): 374,000
Budget (PKR): 69,190,000
Geographical Area: Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 32410

Project details

The 2024 program strengthened national efforts on Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE), youth engagement, and gender-responsive resilience. Key results included:
(a) Development of LSBE standalone curriculum for Grades IX–XII and pilot rollout in 100 FDE schools (training 100 teachers and reaching 2,000 students);
(b) Establishment of the National Forum on LSBE, with quarterly meetings chaired by MoFE&PT, leading to alignment of curricula and integration into provincial domains;
(c) 15 schools digitized with Chromebooks and LED screens for LSBE learning;
(d) Y-Peer Network reactivated with 93 trained youth members in Punjab, KP, and Balochistan;
(e) National Youth Helpline (NYHL) handled 15,503 calls nationwide (64% psychosocial, 13% education, 11% reproductive health issues);
(f) National Youth Summit 2024 hosted 300+ youth and stakeholders to promote leadership and inclusion;
(g) Teacher training and community engagement in 11 districts reached 8,792 community members (3,536 children, 3,400 parents, 1,856 elders);
(h) Needs assessment of out-of-school adolescents conducted in 10 districts (KP, Punjab, Balochistan), identifying barriers and policy recommendations;
(i) Stakeholder mapping of 20 CBOs/CSOs in refugee and host communities completed, improving local education and LSBE delivery; and
(j) GBV Response Program assisted 5,622 women, men, and children through 3 active WGFS in Balochistan.
The program achieved 100% completion across all outputs, advancing national youth, education, and gender goals.

Project 12

SOPHRON Project (e-voucher Pilot Project - In Kind)

Nutrition / Social Protection

WFP Jaranwala (Punjab) & Islamabad 10,500 households

25-May to 26-Mar | WFP

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Thematic Area: Nutrition / Social Protection
Start Date: 25-May
End Date: 26-Mar
Budget (USD): 159,971
Budget (PKR): 44,951,851
Geographical Area: Jaranwala (Punjab) & Islamabad
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 10,500 households

Project details

Monthly cycle of e-Voucher distribution amount adolescent girls (six cycles of e-Voucher PKR 1,300 each)
10,500 households
20 Kg of wheat flour on monthly basis for each girl/HH

Project 34

Institutionalization of LSBE, Youth Empowerment, SRHR, GBV Prevention, Flood Response and Capacity Building

Youth Development/ Education

UNFPA Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan 2,763 beneficiaries

Jan-22 to Dec-22 | UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development/ Education
Start Date: Jan-22
End Date: Dec-22
Budget (USD): 228,265
Budget (PKR): 42,229,025
Geographical Area: Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 2,763 beneficiaries

Project details

Developed and institutionalized the national LSBE curriculum for Grades 1–10, including textbook development for Grades IV and VIII.
Established 4 LSBE teacher training facilities and conducted national dissemination workshops.
Trained 550 teachers, 100 Scouts, 120 student leaders, and 96 transgender youth on LSBE, leadership, reproductive health, and life skills.
Integrated LSBE into national systems including the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association and multiple provincial education departments.
Developed multilingual LSBE materials in Punjabi, Saraiki, Pushto, Shina, and Hindko, approved by the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII).
Conducted a national workshop for over 100 stakeholders to share learnings and support curriculum adoption.
Delivered emergency SRHR and GBV services through 33 medical camps, reaching 1,504 patients (women, children, and men).
Trained 260 community members on GBV prevention, protection, and referral pathways.
Introduced PSEA awareness materials and referral mechanisms in flood-affected communities.
Launched national outreach for the 1234 Youth Helpline and FM campaigns targeting Out- of-School Children (OOSC).
Conducted assessment studies to inform policy reforms and strengthen youth engagement strategies.

Project 38

National consultation on alignment of single national curriculum with SDG4/ 2030 education agenda of Pakistan

Education / Policy

UNESCO ICT N/A

Jan-21 to Feb-21 | UNESCO

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Thematic Area: Education / Policy
Start Date: Jan-21
End Date: Feb-21
Budget (USD): 3,873
Budget (PKR): 1,084,440
Geographical Area: ICT
Donor: UNESCO
Total Beneficiaries: N/A

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Strengthened MoFE through provision of support in alignment of SNC with SD4
Conducted the National Consultation on Alignment of SNC with SDG-4/2030, engaging key stakeholders from federal, provincial, and regional education departments.
Strengthened understanding of SDG-4 targets, especially Target 4.7, among curriculum developers and policymakers.
Reviewed and analyzed the SNC to assess its alignment with SDG-4 priorities on equity, inclusion, and quality education.
Identified gaps and proposed revisions to integrate life skills, values education, ICT, and environmental awareness in the curriculum.
Fostered consensus among public, private, and Deeni Madaris systems for a unified national education framework.
Validated the phased rollout plan for SNC (Grades I–XII) with commitment from all federating units.

Project 41

SRHR Training Program for Youth

Health / SRHR

WFP ICT and KPK Not specified

Feb-20 to Mar-20 | WFP

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Thematic Area: Health / SRHR
Start Date: Feb-20
End Date: Mar-20
Budget (USD): 10,225
Budget (PKR): 1,891,625
Geographical Area: ICT and KPK
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: Not specified

Project details

National Youth Helpline based at HEC providing SRH guidance to the youth across Pakistan
SRHR sessions organized in 20 Universities for 10,000 students in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, KPK and GB
Small grants provided to 16 youth led organizations across Pakistan for awareness raising on SRH and HIV/AIDS
Responding 2022 floods, 16 Women and Girl Friendly Spaces provided SRH services to the
35,000 young women in Sindh, South Punjab and Balochistan