Islamabad: Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) Pakistan in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government Education Department and school communities marked School Safety Day here. 

Event was held in Model School for Girls G9/3. Idress Mehsud member Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) NDMA and Nusrat Nasab CEO Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan attended. Nusrat Nasab emphasised, “On National School Safety Day, AKAH Pakistan reaffirms its commitment towards creating safer learning environments for resilient future. Recognising that children are cornerstone of our nation’s future, it is our shared responsibility to ensure their safety within schools. We must collaborate to remain vigilant, raise awareness of localized hazards, ensure structural safety and integrity and provide comprehensive training to school communities.” Idress Mehsud said, “Training is essential for ensuring personal safety and saving lives during emergencies. NDMA, AKAH Pakistan and other humanitarian organisations are dedicated to nurturing safety and resilience in future generations by educating and training young children, thereby contributing to creation of an environment conducive to their growth.”. 

AKAH Pakistan has reached over 1,500 schools, training more than 40,000 students on disaster education and response. Additionally, over 3,000 teachers have been trained and more than 18,000 school safety committees have been formed.