HER-izon Project Launch
Youth Tube officially launched the HER-izon initiative at the Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED) Punjab Auditorium. The event convened over 165 education experts, government officials, female headteachers, and students. Together, they established a shared vision to elevate girls’ access to quality education across Punjab by actively empowering female school leaders.
The launch formally established the Punjab Female Head Teachers Network (PFHN) as an autonomous provincial platform. This network unifies district bodies and coordinates directly with the School Education Department. Keynote speakers and panel discussions mobilized community and policy support, marking a structural milestone toward establishing a provincial leadership network for female educators.
Female Leadership Training
Youth Tube partnered with provincial education authorities to design and roll out the first-ever HER-izon Leadership Training Manual. This training tool moves beyond basic school management to instruct headteachers in educational policy engagement, School Management Council (SMC) reforms, and digital advocacy. The program directly addresses the lack of professional development structures designed specifically for female educational leaders in Punjab.
To ensure long-term sustainability, the Punjab Education Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) fully institutionalized the manual into its permanent training structures. Trained headteachers now utilize these tools to spearhead local enrollment drives, lead sub-district teacher training, and build local chapters of the Punjab Female Head Teachers Network (PFHN).
Policy Dialogues
Under the HER-izon initiative, we organized two milestone policy dialogues, including the “Girls’ Vision for Education” forum held inside the Punjab Assembly. This strategic event brought public school girls directly into the legislative halls to present their educational experiences, challenges, and aspirations to parliamentarians and decision-makers. The forum successfully established a direct channel of communication between grassroots student cohorts and senior policymakers.
Students and educators actively advocated for upgraded school infrastructure, enhanced security, and updated learning materials. When a GGES Gajumatta student highlighted how the lack of a pedestrian bridge hindered her commute, a District Education Officer tagged Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on X, confirming construction is now underway. This rapid response proves the real impact when girls advocate with confidence.
Social Action Projects (SAPs)
Trained female headteachers designed and executed grassroots Social Action Projects (SAPs) across multiple districts, directly benefiting over 114 local educators and students. In GGES Gajumatta, GGMS Sinkandarpura, GGES Chauburji, and GGHS Boston Colony, headteachers implemented local enrollment campaigns, designed safety charters, and restructured inactive School Councils. These projects successfully transformed theoretical leadership training into measurable local interventions.
- Community-Led School Ecosystems (GGES Gajumatta, Lahore)
- Inclusive Education & Diversity (GGMS Sinkandarpura, Kasur)
- Building Cultures of Safety (GGES Chauburji, Lahore)
- Strengthening School & Community Partnerships (GGHS Boston Colony, Lahore)
Girls’ Education Fest 2026
Youth Tube collaborated with PECTAA to host the Girls’ Education Fest 2026, creating a provincial stage to celebrate young female changemakers on the International Day of Education. The festival directly engaged over 220 students from 105 participating schools across Punjab in academic competitions, including digital reels, quizzes, and declamation rounds. Students delivered speeches in Urdu and Punjabi, advocating for girls’ education as a fundamental right.
The Punjab Provincial Education Minister, Rana Sikander Hayat, endorsed the event as Chief Guest, going live to his Facebook followers to instantly amplify the students’ voices. To champion their talent, the Minister announced a cash prize of Rs. 300,000 for the participating students and teachers. This festival successfully boosted student morale, spotlighted the intellectual power of government schools, and turned student-led creativity into a massive campaign for educational reform
Media Campaigns & Advocacy Outreach
Youth Tube launched a multi-layered communication strategy that successfully opened mainstream media pathways for Pakistan’s female educators to advocate for systemic change. Headteachers stepped into the spotlight on prominent platforms like Express Forum, Daily Jang, and Radio Pakistan to openly debate leadership challenges and girls’ educational rights. Furthermore, targeted digital podcasts and prime-time features on major news channels like Express News and City 42 effectively positioned female headteachers as key policy advocates.
Our digital advocacy campaign generated significant measurable engagement across the province. The Education Minister’s live broadcast of the festival reached a digital audience of over 1 million followers. Additionally, practical training in digital storytelling tools drove teachers’ digital confidence scores from 68.5 to 89.4 points. These outcomes successfully equipped female school leaders to independently launch their own localized enrollment and school safety campaigns
Girls Enrollment Mela
To advance girls’ education, Youth Tube actively supported a regional enrollment campaign in Kasur district aimed at bringing out-of-school children, particularly young girls, into the formal education system. During the recent festival in Kasur, over 100 girls were successfully enrolled, alongside interactive STEM, arts, and creative showcases that inspired community participation. By partnering with local education authorities and raising parental awareness, we aim to ensure every girl accesses quality education to build a stronger, more prosperous society