Education at a Glance
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Primary & Secondary Schools
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Jugnoo Literacy Classes
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Girls Intermediate College
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Quran Classes
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Learning Resource Center
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Quran Classes
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Learning Resource Center
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Quran Classes
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Learning Resource Center
Empowering Minds
At Behbud, we believe that education is the foundation for breaking the poverty cycle.
Our aim is to provide quality learning prospects for both children and adults of the underserved areas, empowering them to build a better tomorrow.
Our diverse educational initiatives help us achieve these literacy objectives.
Behbud Education System (BES) is committed to making quality education accessible to families living in under-resourced areas. We maintain an affordable fee structure at all our schools to ensure that low-income families enroll all of their children, and we also actively seek sponsors for the students who are willing to join but are unable to pay. We feel immense pride in stating that only last year, we awarded merit scholarships to 72 students spanning from class III to X. Additionally, 40 more students across Behbud College & Schools got fully sponsored by our generous donors.
All Behbud primary and secondary schools are collectively managed by our Education Committee which consists of individuals who serve as Chairpersons or Co-Chairpersons for various educational projects within BES.
- Holistic Approach to Education
- Making Quality Education Accessible
- Focusing on Affordability
- Building Good Character and Moral Values in our Students
- Helping our Teachers Grow through our Capacity Building & Training Programs
- Involving the Community
- Connecting with Other Schools and Institutes to improve Education Standards & Systems
We started ‘Jugnoo Literacy Classes’ with the goal to help individuals, mostly adults, become literate. Behbud Education System partnered with the ‘Jugnoo Program’ to teach English, Urdu, and basic Mathematics to both adults and kids. Acquiring skills in reading, writing, and basic calculations significantly benefits both their work and home lives. In addition to this, students are also taught how to pray Namaz, and the boys are encouraged to offer Friday Prayers every week at the Clifton Campus. Over the years, this program has helped more than 4,500 students become literate!
A few milestones that we achieved, through our Jugnoo Literacy Program, in the last academic year.
- Admissions in Behbud Schools: Twenty students (ten girls and ten boys) were admitted to Behbud Schools.
- Admissions in Other Institutions: Approximately fifty-one students secured admissions in various government and private institutions.
- Total Beneficiaries in 2022-2023: The total number of beneficiaries during the academic year 2022-2023 were 125.
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) focuses on two areas, training teachers and developing educational materials. Our philosophy is to inspire individuals to unlock their physical, mental, and spiritual potential and to encourage self-reliance.
Our workshops cover various topics, including core curriculum subjects, teaching methodologies, critical thinking strategies, life skills, personality development, and health & environment awareness. These sessions not only help train teachers but also provide training and awareness sessions for the students and mothers as well. In the last academic year 2022-23, LRC helped train and aware 2,460 people. Our Training & Awareness sessions include;
- Basic Teacher Training Program (BTTP)
- Multi Skill Training (MST)
- Performance Appraisal Workshop
- Stress Management Workshop
- Workplace Etiquette and Ethics
- Colors of Success – COS (Character building program)
- Awareness Session – Earth Day
- Awareness Session – Ramadan
The LRC has developed the following unique, innovative teaching aids, guides, and publications for students, teachers, and individuals.
- Bee Box – Interactive Box for Ramadan
- Ramadan Journals
- Ramadan Calendars
- Highway to Health – an interactive health education planner with a Wellness Guide
Behbud started the Qur’aan literacy classes in May 2003 with 5 students and a simple yet profound objective of teaching children & adults the art of reciting the Qur’aan with proper ‘Tajweed’ (precise & correct pronunciation). As the program evolved, it also started focusing on Islamic teachings and etiquette, like meticulous practice of Wazu (Ablution) and properly performing Salah (Prayer).
Today we run 7 Qur’aan classes in shifts with 85 students in total. The salaries of the teachers are fully sponsored by the donor Ghazala Jawaid. She also sponsors special Eid outfits (Joraas) for all the students every year. Last year additional outfits were donated by Yasmin Choudhury as well.
Every Friday, all the students of the Qur’aan classes get together and recite different verses from the Qur’aan. Afterwards, they are provided with snacks to encourage them to attend the Friday gathering and perform. These snacks are a courtesy of Behbud members.
