Bangladesh
In Bangladesh most parents recognize their duty to support their children's education, but poverty often forces families to prioritize daily survival needs over education. Moreover, families in urban slums, remote rural areas, and isolated indigenous communities and the families of children with disabilities often have little or no access to education for their children. Many young children aged 3-5 are denied their right to a safe and stimulating environment because parents and caregivers are unaware of the needs of young children. Primary education is free and compulsory for all children, unfortunately, only 53% of the children complete grade five. Parents often withdraw their children from school as a result of economic difficulties or natural disasters. Only 42% of the children are enrolled in secondary education, especially girls drop out of secondary school because of marriage.

In Bangladesh Terre des Hommes Netherlands focuses its support on early learning centres, improving the quality of primary schools, access to secondary education and vocational training.

India
In India 7 million children are out of school. The main reason for children not to be enrolled in school is poverty, the cost of education and children's lack of interest in studying which has to do with the low quality of education and teachers' lack of motivation. Almost twice as many girls as boys are taken out of school, or never sent to school. Children of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes are less likely to complete their education. There is a lack of trained teachers which jeopardises children's right to quality learning.

In India Terre des Hommes Netherlands focuses its support on access to education for all children but especially girls and children of scheduled tribes and castes, early learning centres, improving the quality of primary education, formation of Parent-Teacher Associations, teacher training, youth clubs and inclusive education for children with disabilities.

Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka primary and secondary education is free and compulsory. Basic access to education is good, but quality is lacking resulting in high drop-out rates in especially secondary schools. Early childhood education is not part of the national education system.

In Sri Lanka Terre des Hommes Netherlands focuses its support on vocational training for school drop-outs and early learning centres in rural and remote areas.