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.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Project code
: BD-021J
Project period:
01/01/2011 to 30/06/2013
| Programme | Socio-Economic Development | Funds needed | €0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | People supported directly | 300 |
| Project location | Tangail | People supported indirectly |
This vocational training centre provides skill training to poor, disadvantaged youth, usually school dropouts, from Tangail District and surrounding areas. The technical trades offered are mechanics, welding, electronics, air conditioner and refrigerator repair and plumbing and pipe fitting. With these skills youth will easily find employment in Bangladesh or abroad.