3,000 children in Balochistan to benefit from collaboration with IRC July 6, 2021 Islamabad: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Government of Baluchistan’s Secondary Education Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for provision of education to 3,000 children in Balochistan, including Afghan refugees. Both the parties will collaborate to increase student enrolment and retention in 40 schools in Balochistan. The International Rescue Committee (IRC), with the financial support of US Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM), is implementing a three-year Enrollment, Retention, Mainstreaming and Protection (ERMP) project in Chaghi and Pishin districts of Balochistan. This project aims to support access of children to non-formal education at their respective districts/locations. Zain ul Abedin, Country Director at the IRC, stated at the event, "Government of Baluchistan’s support for the cause of the education is instrumental in meeting the objectives of the project. This partnership will ensure that children attending these schools are safeguarded from neglect, exploitation, and abuse by establishing school and community-based child protection mechanism. We are excited to see this collaboration bear fruit.”