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Latest video from BunyadGirls' Enrollment in Ahmadpur East – UNESCO 2023Empowering Women Through LiteracyMobile Literacy Project – Bunyad & UNESCOBrick Kilns Project DocumentaryCamel Jockey DocumentaryCotton-Picking Children's Access to Education – ILOPromoting Lifelong Learning with KNCUBunyad Presentation for KNCU 2021Bunyad Promotional Video
Bunyad in the news
Coverage of our work from UNESCO, NPR, Dawn, The Express Tribune, The News and others, from the 2002 UNESCO King Sejong Prize to today.
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning · Case studyMobile-Based Post Literacy Programme, PakistanUNESCO’s LitBase documents the SMS literacy programme Bunyad runs with UNESCO for women aged 15–30, from a 250-learner pilot to 100 new centres.Read the case study →Defence Journal · May 2024Interview with Shaheen Attiq-ur-RehmanHow Bunyad grew from women’s adult literacy into child labour, health and community programmes.Read the article →Dawn · April 2022Task force constituted to assess plight of street childrenDawn reports on the Federal Ombudsman’s street children task force in Islamabad, naming Vice-Chairperson Shaheen Atiq-ur-Rehman.Read the article →MangoBaaz · July 2020This NGO is helping people with mental health conditions in rural areas of PakistanHow Bunyad’s Mind Camps in Hafizabad bring consultations, diagnosis and free medication to rural communities.Read the article →The News · You magazine · June 2020Still going strongA profile of Vice-Chairperson Shaheen Atiq-ur-Rehman and three decades of literacy work with Bunyad.Read the article →Pakistan Observer · April 2020Bunyad distributes ration bagsFood packages for day labourers and their families in Lahore and nearby towns during the COVID-19 lockdown.Read the article →BizToday · April 2020Bunyad Foundation distributes ration bags during COVID-19 pandemicFood and hygiene packages for daily-wage families in Lahore, Multan, Sialkot, Hafizabad and Rahim Yar Khan.Read the article →The Express Tribune · April 2013Global Action Week: ‘Every child needs a trained teacher’Bunyad joins the Global Action Week campaign for trained teachers, with events in 13 districts.Read the article →The Express Tribune · November 2012Beyond basic training: 30 teachers to be taught through mobile phonesPunjab’s Literacy Department replicates Bunyad’s 2009 mobile literacy project with UNESCO to train teachers.Read the article →NPR · May 2010Cell phones help Pakistani women learn to readNPR reports from a Punjab village on Bunyad’s literacy course taught through text messages on mobile phones.Read the article →ProPakistani · March 2010Mobilink & UNESCO driving female literacy through connectivityThe SMS literacy pilot with Bunyad and UNESCO expands after strong results with 250 adolescent girls in Punjab.Read the article →IFACCA · July 2002UNESCO announces international literacy prize winnersBunyad wins the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize for its work with women and children in carpet and football factories.Read the article →
Full video library
27 films, documentaries and interviews from Bunyad’s archive.
Girls’ Enrollment in Ahmadpur East – UNESCO–Bunyad Project 2023Functional Literacy for Brick Kiln Workers, District SialkotRehabilitating Cotton-Picking Children’s Access to Education – ILO–BLCCBunyad Presentation for KNCU 2021Promoting Lifelong Learning with KNCUMobile Literacy Project – Bunyad & UNESCOSakura School Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan – BLCC & Embassy of JapanBunyad Promotional VideoHarnessing ICT for Lifelong Learning of Marginalised Rural CommunitiesClean Drinking Water – PMI–BLCCClassroom to College – BLCCShaheen Atiq-ur-Rehman on the 8 March 2017 Morning ShowBunyad’s Work in the Supply Chain Project 2017Interview: Shaheen Atiq-ur-Rehman, Raabta Programme MultanMultipronged Cost-Effective Solutions – MCES EAACamel Jockey DocumentaryBrick Kilns Project DocumentaryBrick Kilns ProjectFirst Step DocumentaryCLC DocumentaryDuty Queens Podcast – Shaheen Atiq-ur-Rehman, hosted by Dr. RakhshindaAdult Education – KNCULive Call on FM91From NFE Centre to Degree College, Sialkot – Documentary on Child LabourTum Jo Chaho Tu Suno – Shaheen Atiq-ur-Rehman with Moneeza HashmiEmpowering Women Through LiteracyLatest film from Bunyad
Our documentaries
Introduction
The Bunyad Foundation utilizes the power of visual storytelling through documentaries to highlight the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the transformative impact of its initiatives. These documentaries serve as powerful tools to raise awareness, inspire action, and showcase real-life stories of resilience and empowerment.
Featured Documentaries
- Empowering Women Through Literacy: This documentary showcases the journey of women who have transformed their lives through Bunyad’s literacy programs. Watch here .
- Brick Kilns Project: Highlights the efforts to eradicate child labor and promote education among families working in brick kilns. Watch here .
- Mobile Literacy Project: Documents the innovative approach of bringing education to remote areas through mobile literacy units. Watch here .
- Promoting Life Long Learning with KNCU: Focuses on the collaboration with KNCU to promote continuous learning opportunities. Watch here .
Impact and Reach
These documentaries have been instrumental in:
- Raising awareness about critical social issues such as child labor, women’s education, and rural literacy.
- Mobilizing support from stakeholders, donors, and the general public.
- Documenting success stories and best practices for replication and scaling.
- Providing educational content for training and advocacy purposes.
Accessing Our Documentaries
Bunyad’s documentaries are available on our official YouTube channel . We encourage educators, community workers, and interested individuals to utilize these resources to further educational and developmental goals within their communities.
If you are interested in collaborating on documentary projects, sharing success stories, or providing feedback, please contact us at bunyad@brain.net.pk . Your insights and experiences are invaluable in enriching our resources and extending our reach.
Through its compelling documentaries, the Bunyad Foundation continues to shed light on pressing social issues and the impactful work being done to address them. These visual narratives not only inform but also inspire collective action towards a more equitable and educated society.