This project focused on a rigorous follow-up evaluation to assess the critical factors influencing girls’ education outcomes and empowerment in selected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Working in environments where geographical and social barriers often limit educational access, the study specifically evaluated the targeting quality of Parents and Teachers Committees (PTCs) in accurately identifying eligible girls for transport interventions. By analyzing data collected during the initial baseline survey, this evaluation aimed to determine whether resources were effectively directed toward the most vulnerable demographics.

The core of the impact evaluation examined how the provision of safe transport intersects with key pillars of development: physical accessibility, financial affordability, and prevailing social norms. Our research model was structured to understand not just the logistical success of the intervention, but its broader transformative effects on girls’ autonomy, safety, and long-term academic retention.

To achieve this, the study was executed in two distinct, sequential phases using an integrated telephonic methodology. The first phase involved a comprehensive pre-intervention survey targeting both households and transport drivers to establish a clear operational and social baseline. The second phase shifted toward rapid-appraisal monitoring, surveying households alongside head teachers and PTC heads to capture real-time, field-level feedback on school operations and community dynamics. This dual-phase approach provided our client with a holistic, data-driven understanding of how safe mobility directly shapes educational equity and female empowerment across the region.