News
- “Bolivia is not doing enough to protect girls against sexual violence"
- New projects against child exploitation in Ehiopia
- Government promises action against Dutch pedophiles in foreign countries
- Bangladeshi projects make headlines in Dutch newspapers
- Foundation stone for new vocational training institute in Bangladesh
- Project Partner Koinonia helps flood victims return to school
- Terre des Hommes hospital ship no longer needed
- Flood relief in Sri lanka
- Terre des Hommes draws the attention of the United Nations to the human rights of trafficked children
- The Hague Global Child Labour Conference
- For a reinforcement of children’s rights
Working children
13 year old Nandini, seen in the picture above, never went to school. She works as a weaver to supplement her family's income. Thanks to local project partner Society for Human Education (SHE) Nandini attends non formal education classes for out-of-school children. Non formal education provides working children the opportunity to study at a convenient place, pace and time. Nandini is studying for her 10th standard diploma.
Education for underprivileged children
Project code
: BD-019B
Project period:
01/01/2011 to 31/12/2013
| Programme | Education | Funds needed | €102850.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | People supported directly | 7082 |
| Project location | Sathkira | People supported indirectly | 4235 |
This project is implemented in Sathkira District where a large number of children have no access to education. These children are from the poorer section of society and thus they are the most vulnerable, socially exploited and most oppressed. They are usually from lower castes such as the Rishi (untouchables), Kaoras (pig rearers), Jeles (fishermen) and Mundas (tribal people).
To ensure access to quality education for underprivileged children Rishilpi has a school on its compound with an early learning centre, primary school and secondary section. To improve quality of education and access to education in rural areas, Rishilpi runs 46 community primary schools with grade I-III. After completing grade III children are enrolled in formal government schools. For speech and hearing impaired children Rishilpi has special classes with trained teachers from pre-primary till grade V.