Rupani Development Initiatives -RDI

Closing & Award Ceremony | Digital Libraries Initiative

The Digital Libraries Initiative under The Asia Foundation's “Let’s Read” Program successfully concluded with a closing and award ceremony celebrating the collective efforts of teachers, education stakeholders, partners and the project team.

The event was honoured by the presence of our distinguished Chief Guests, Mr. Jahanzaib, Director Reforms, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Mr. Sharafat, Deputy Inspector of Schools (DIS). Their presence and support added great significance to the occasion and reflected the importance of strengthening digital learning and reading opportunities within the education system.

The ceremony also recognized the contributions of participating teachers, celebrated the winners of the Storybook Writing Competition, and highlighted the project’s efforts to expand access to quality children’s reading resources, strengthen teachers’ digital capacity, and encourage locally developed children’s literature.

Implemented by Rupani Development Initiatives (RDI) through Rupani Foundation Pakistan and GBeeTechive, in partnership with the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC), with collaboration from the Directorate of Education, Gilgit-Baltistan.

A meaningful conclusion to an initiative focused on reading, learning, creativity and digital access for children.

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Today, we celebrate the spirit of resilience, hope, and togetherness that continues to shape our nation.

May we move forward with unity, purpose, and a shared vision for a brighter Pakistan. 💚

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Calling all Government Teachers of Gilgit District!📚

Rupani Foundation, in partnership with The Asia Foundation, proudly announces the "Kahani Likhne Ka Muqabla" – Story Books Writing Competition!

We invite you to craft culturally rooted **Urdu stories** for children from **Pre-Primary to Grade V** — stories that spark imagination, nurture emergent literacy, and support social-emotional growth in our little learners. 🌱📖

🏆 3 winning manuscripts will be selected and rewarded!

Your entries will be evaluated on 7 key domains:
1️⃣ Clarity of Purpose
2️⃣ Selection of Theme
3️⃣ Age-Appropriateness
4️⃣ Language Quality
5️⃣ Relatable Characters
6️⃣ Story Structure
7️⃣ Inclusivity, Diversity & Gender-Sensitivity

✅ Open to Government Teachers in Gilgit District
📍 Location: Gilgit-Baltistan
🗓️ Last Date to Apply: 5th August 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to indigenous children's literature and shape the way young minds learn, imagine, and grow! 💚

👉 Apply now: https://hr.rdi.world/jobs/storybook-writing-competition

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