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20/03/2026

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr from us! May your Eid be filled with happiness and blessings! ✨🕌🌙

22/02/2026

The conversation around Equity Budgeting in Elementary and Secondary Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is growing stronger.

Now featured in The Express Tribune!

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Millions of children in K-P remain out of school, and for those with disabilities, the struggle is far greater

20/02/2026

🎙️ Episode 05 – Equity Budgeting: From Policy to Lived Reality

In our final episode, we bring together key reflections from the series and focus on what comes next. The conversation turns to turning evidence into action, strengthening accountability, and embedding equity budgeting into real policy and practice.

You can also watch it on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nPvfr5T7FDQ

19/02/2026

🎙️ Episode 04 – Equity Budgeting: From Policy to Lived Reality

This episode dives into the voices and realities that often remain invisible in budget discussions. We explore who is excluded, why equity gaps persist, and how budgeting decisions can either reinforce or reduce inequality.

You can also watch it on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/CoBlvvw9cfA

17/02/2026

🎙️ Episode 03 – Equity Budgeting: From Policy to Lived Reality

This episode focuses on the people budgets often miss. We discuss how gaps in planning, data, and implementation exclude marginalized communities, and why an equity lens is essential to ensure public resources truly reach those who need them most.

You can also watch it on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zTyfBw8bsK4

13/02/2026

🎙️ Episode 02 – Equity Budgeting: From Policy to Lived Reality

In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to turn equity budgeting into real change. From systemic barriers to practical governance challenges, the conversation explores how public financing can move beyond paperwork and start addressing ground realities.

You can also watch it on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_1MyeN80I2U

12/02/2026

🎙️ Episode 01 – Equity Budgeting: From Policy to Lived Reality

In our first episode, we explore what equity budgeting truly means and why it matters for inclusive governance and education financing.

We are joined by Ms. Sarah Tawab, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Nowshera, and Mr. Muzammal Islam, Disability Rights & Inclusion Expert at AAR Japan. Both guests share their journeys, perspectives, and experiences as members of vulnerable communities who have risen to leadership roles, offering powerful insights on inclusion, access, and equitable public spending.

You can also watch it on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ut2NY7cI_R4

09/02/2026

Lema Khan, MEAL Coordinator, shares her views on equity budgeting in education.

08/02/2026

Hear from Salman Farooq Khattak, Protection Officer at SHARP Pakistan, as he reflects on equity budgeting in education. He emphasises the importance of inclusive policies to ensure equitable access to education for all.

07/02/2026

Ms. Ayesha Bano, former MPA, PTI, shares her views on equity budgeting in education.

07/02/2026

Highlights from our 5-Day Data Analysis Course organized by CPPR, featuring hands-on training in data analysis and visualization techniques, with participants actively engaging in practical sessions and discussions.

06/02/2026

Ms. Shagufta Malik, ANP Central Joint Secretary and former MPA, shares her views on equity budgeting in education.