Pakistan's 1st Women's Football Symposium 2026 brought together leaders, coaches, athletes, and development professionals around one question: how do we revive women's football in Pakistan and build it to last?
Right To Play's Country Director @alikhayam_ was
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grassroots to national level.
Sport is one of the most powerful tools we have for child development. But for girls to truly benefit, they need more than just access to the game, they need safe spaces where they can play freely, grow confidently, and be seen as athletes.
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expanding quality learning for out-of-school children.
This visit was a key highlight for us to key how play can be a powerful learning tool for OOSC.
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On May 13, a @jica_direct_en delegation including Dr. Mizno Keiko and Ms. Kuriki Suzuka from JICA HQ, along with Chief Advisor Ms. Chiho Ohashi and the JICA-AQAL-III team, visited Middle Tech Non-Formal Education Centers managed by @IndusResourceCe with support from RTP PK
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The team observed model lessons and interactive games promoting inclusion and confidence—especially among adolescent girls. This visit was followed by our meeting with Additional Secretary Dr. Fozia Khan and Director of Literacy & NFE Sindh Mr. Abdul Jabbar Mari to discuss
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It was fantastic to see him join the girls on the field, sharing a few fun moments over football while also discussing FIFA and the powerful role sports can play in shaping perspectives.
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We had the pleasure of hosting H.E. @tarikdev, High Commissioner of Canada, for an energetic interaction with our young football enthusiasts as part of our CFLI-supported initiative.
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Through this collaboration, teachers will be enabled to effectively use play based learning to inculcate social emotional learning among children. We are excited and proud of this partnership and what it means for children across the FDE schools.
#MoFEPT#EveryChildMatters
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A milestone moment for education in Pakistan.
Today, Right To Play has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, in collaboration with the @FDEGOPOfficial embedding Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through play into all primary
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government schools of Islamabad.
The MoU signing was overseen by the honorable Federal Minister Mr. @Conv_KMS , Secretary MoFE&PT Mr. Nadeem Mahbub, Country Director Right To Play International Mr. @alikhayam_ and DG FDE, Mr. Junaid Akhlaq.
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Congrats to our MVP of the Week, Afzal Khan! 🏆 Finance Manager, strategic leader & the driving force behind Right To Play's finance excellence. Keep shining, Afzal! ✨ #MVPoftheWeek#RightToPlay
Right To Play Pakistan participated in the Pakistan Learning Festival in Lahore and our teams conducted play-based and interactive activities that showed exactly what we believe that children learn best when they're engaged, active, and having fun.
Ali Khayam, Country Director and Rimsha Asmat, MEL Officer presented on how play-based approaches are strengthening classrooms and improving children’s emotional and social development in rural Pakistan.
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This year again, Right To Play Pakistan was proud to be part of CIES 2026 in San Francisco, sharing field insights from Pakistan at one of the world’s leading education conferences.
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Congrats to our MVP of the Week, Fozia Hina! 🏆 Project Officer, community champion & girls' empowerment advocate — delivering impact with grace every day. Her passion for children's wellbeing makes her a true inspiration! Keep shining, Fozia! ✨ #MVPoftheWeek#RightToPlay
#Sport: building bridges & breaking barriers! 🌍👧⚽
#CFLI 🇨🇦 is proud to partner with @RightToPlayPak to support an inclusive football system in Pakistan 🇵🇰 where women & girls are players, coaches, leaders - in every role, on every field.
The field belongs to #Her.
Congrats to our MVP of the Week, Azeem Uddin Khan! 🏆 Finance Coordinator, creative problem-solver, cricket lover, and biryani enthusiast — this one does it all! His dedication, energy, and drive for excellence make him an absolute gem of our RTP family. Keep shining, Azeem! ✨