The RBCS is a new scheme of the Sindh Education Foundation under the Public Sector Development Program 2007-08. The program aims to increase access to quality educational facilities in far flung areas of Sindh for disadvantaged groups of society. The interventions have been designed in light of Government of Pakistan’s Education Sector Reform (2001-11) which recognizes the role of Public Private Partnership for increased access, enhanced equity and improved quality at all levels of education.

The program will cater to a minimum of 15,000 direct beneficiaries comprising students, teachers, parents and NGO staff through the 250 rural based community supported schools. These schools will be established in partnership with grassroots level NGOs across 10 districts of the Sindh province. The institutional strengthening interventions will focus on systematic development programs for educators and administrators, increase in professional development opportunities and incentives, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and establishment of strong performance assessment systems. Moreover, the curriculum will be enriched for providing children and youth with educational facilities and exposure not merely to impact literacy skills but also to enhance their knowledge regarding varied development issues including health, road safety and life skills.