CHITRAL, Feb 15, 2026: The Foundation to Empower Students (FES) conducted a 10-day intensive Montessori training for 100 Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) directresses at the University of Chitral, says a press release.
The training was conducted under the Herzing Training and Skills Development Program, launched in collaboration with the University of Chitral as part of the educational initiatives supported by the Worldwide Education Fund (WEF), USA.
The primary objective of the training was to strengthen the capacity of young educated women from both Lower and Upper Chitral, enabling them to deliver quality Early Childhood Development with a strong emphasis on Montessori practices. The program focused on equipping Montessori Directresses with child-centered pedagogical approaches, prepared environment practices, and practical Montessori methodologies to ensure meaningful early learning experiences.
The closing ceremony was attended by members of civil society, representatives from government departments including DC Lower Chitral Rao Hashim Azeem and DPO Rifghat Ullah Khan.
Addressing the participants, the speakers emphasized the critical importance of investing in Early Childhood Education to build strong societal foundations. They appreciated FES and the University of Chitral for their commitment and sincere efforts toward transforming the landscape of early childhood education in Chitral.
Samina Hussain, Director Programs at FES, along with Alamgir Khan, Operations Manager, and Aftab Karim, Academic Manager, highlighted FES’s ongoing initiatives across Chitral and shared the organization’s long-term vision of establishing 1,200 Early Childhood Learning Centers throughout the region. This mission extends beyond delivering quality Montessori-based Early Childhood Development; it also advances women’s economic empowerment by enabling ECLC Directresses to earn a dignified and sustainable livelihood.
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