Broadclass-Listen To Learn

Today, we celebrate the joy, imagination, and limitless potential of every child.

But more importantly, we celebrate their right to learn, to dream, to be safe, and to be heard

At POWER99, we believe that every child deserves a future filled with opportunity — whether in a classroom, through creative expression, or by simply having a voice in their community. Let’s work together to build a world where learning is accessible, cultures are celebrated, and young minds can flourish without fear or barriers.

Shocking HundrED Survey Finds UNESCO Education Aid Might Decrease by 25% in 2 Years, Cutting Education Access for 18% of Kids
A new HundrED survey of 189 education innovators across 100+ countries reveals a global funding crisis. UNESCO warns education aid could fall 25% in just two years, which may leave 18% more children without school access. The impact is already visible: 28% of innovators run on budgets under $2M, and 40% are in lower-middle-income countries. Many small organisations (130 surveyed) rely heavily on aid, yet when USAID suddenly withdrew support in early 2025, dozens faced program cuts, staff layoffs, and even asset sales. Educators fear shrinking donor pools, short-term funding, and governments unable to help, forcing them to survive through collaboration, volunteers, and low-cost local solutions.


Read More: https://hundred.org/en/reports/leading-through-uncertainty

Access to Education as a Lifeline During Crisis – POWER99’s Commitment

Islamabad: Access to education is not just a basic right — in times of crisis, it becomes a lifeline. POWER99, a pioneer in interactive radio education in Pakistan, is once again stepping up to ensure that children affected by the recent floods do not lose their right to learn.

Pakistan is facing the compounding effects of climate change, with devastating floods repeatedly displacing families, destroying schools, and isolating communities. These disasters threaten to deepen educational inequalities and risk leaving thousands of children out of school.

Through its award- winning Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) programs POWER99 continues to deliver education where it is needed most. Broadclass – Listen to Learn, one of its most successful initiatives, provides literacy, numeracy, and life skills lessons to children in remote and disaster-affected areas. By turning radio into classrooms, POWER99 transforms homes, shelters, and community spaces into safe learning environments, keeping education uninterrupted even during emergencies.

POWER99’s work goes beyond basic education. Its programs such as Awaz-e-Dosti and the Farewell Land podcast series focus on migration, displacement, and refugee issues. These platforms give a voice to displaced communities, highlight their struggles, and share their resilience with a wider audience. In flood-hit regions, these broadcasts have become critical for sharing life-saving information, psychosocial support messages, and educational content that helps children and families navigate uncertainty.

Recognizing the importance of local capacity building, POWER99 also runs trainings, mentoring, and internship programs for teachers, youth leaders, and citizen journalists. These initiatives build skills in conflict-sensitive reporting, inclusive education, and crisis communication, ensuring that responses are locally driven and culturally sensitive.
UNESCO Pakistan

Celebrating International Literacy Day with the Colors of Learning!



On this 8th September – International Literacy Day, we are proud to see how children not only listen and learn with Broadclass – Listen to Learn (IRI)but also express their love for knowledge through art

These wonderful drawings from our young listeners remind us that literacy is more than reading and writing – it is creativity, imagination, and joy.

👏 Let’s celebrate the power of education and the bright minds of our little artists who show us every day that learning can be fun, colorful, and full of life





UNESCO Pakistan
UNICEF Pakistan
UNHCR Pakistan
Save the Children Pakistan Program
World Literacy Foundation
Plan International
HundrED

🌟 **Little Bloomers** – POWER99’s much-loved **interactive radio show and podcast** designed especially for children, hosted by the ever-energetic **Asfandyar Alam**! 🎙️🌈

Created for **children everywhere**, *Little Bloomers* is more than just a broadcast — it’s a playful, imaginative journey where children become part of the story. With music, fun activities, thoughtful questions, and child-friendly themes, the show and podcast make kids think, laugh, learn, and feel empowered.

📻 Join us as we reintroduce the joy of learning, laughter, and listening – the way only Little Bloomers can deliver.

UNESCO Pakistan U.S. Embassy Pakistan Global Development Network HundrED

A Historic Milestone!
POWER99 proudly initiates AI-driven content creation focused on Education, Environment, Awareness, and Skill Development — powered by the first-ever certified Master Trainers from DW Academia!
We're also thrilled to launch our Internship Program, giving young talent hands-on experience in the world of AI and digital media.
Together, we’re using AI to empower communities and shape a smarter, greener future.
"Follow us to see how AI is transforming learning and awareness at every level."