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Overseas Pakistanis Foundation

Date Shared: 
Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 16:00
Countries and areas: 
Pakistan
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels: 
Targets on vulnerability and protection
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas: 
Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants
Contributors: 
Member States
Chairmanship: 
Sweden 2013-2014
Geographical Relevance: 
National
Tags: 
Migration and Education, Children and Youth
Summary: 

Pakistan has established various schools in the Gulf countries and in some other countries where they can provide education to the kids of the migrants to have better access to education.

Under the Emigration Rules made under Emigration Ordinance 1979, Articles of Association, and Memorandum of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, OPF Education Division is vested with the following responsibilities

  • Giving of scholarships, stipends or grants to the children of the emigrants for studies in the field of science, technology, art and management in Pakistan and abroad.
  • Establishment and management of educational institutions in Pakistan in which the children of the emigrants are to study.

 

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GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 3 "Migration as an Enabler for Inclusive Social Development – Enhancing migrant empowerment and voluntary social and economic assets transfers"