ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MOFEPT) has signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with Tech Valley Pakistan to accelerate the digital transformation of educational institutions through Canva for Education.
The agreement, signed during a ceremony chaired by Minister of State Wajiha Qamar, marks the start of a multi-phase national rollout beginning in 2026. Under the partnership, K–12 institutions across Pakistan will receive 100 percent free access to Canva’s premium creative features.
“This partnership is a significant milestone in our journey toward a digitally inclusive education system,” said Wajiha Qamar. “By bringing Canva’s premium creative features to our schools, we are giving our students the tools to express themselves and collaborate at a global standard.”
To ensure a secure and seamless experience, Tech Valley Pakistan will act as the technical bridge, configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) once the government’s digital infrastructure is ready, enabling managed and secure access for students and educators.
A central pillar of the initiative is long-term capacity building. Beyond providing tools, the partnership introduces the “Canva Champion” Programme, a Train-the-Trainer model led by Tech Valley. The Ministry will nominate educators from each institution to become master trainers, ensuring that expertise remains embedded within schools to support future teachers and students.
Umar Farooq, CEO of Tech Valley Pakistan & MENA, said the programme would create a sustainable ecosystem. “By building a network of ‘Canva Champions,’ we are enabling Pakistani students to express themselves using the same premium tools used by professionals worldwide.”
The signing ceremony was attended by Fatima Akhtar, Vice President Communications at Jazz, and Fahad Rehman, Head of ESG (Governance & Sustainability), reflecting private sector support for digital inclusion and youth empowerment.
The partnership serves as a key execution bridge for the Federal Directorate of Education’s Quality Education & Innovation Roadmap, recently unveiled by Federal Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. By deploying Canva for Education, MOFEPT is fast-tracking Pillar 1 (Digital and Innovative Learning) and Pillar 5 (Professional Development) of the five-year framework.
