Give child labourers an education in Bangladesh

The pandemic has led to rising levels of unemployment amongst the poorest families in Bangladesh. As a result, more children than ever were 2 sent to work instead of school to contribute to their family’s income. A recent joint study from the World Bank and United Nations agencies estimated that 1 out of every 10 girls in Bangladesh did not return to school as they reopened after the COVID-19 lock-downs. Instead, they worked long hours in high-risk physical occupations, often vulnerable to abuse.Doorstep Learning brings basic education, healthcare and support to children forced to work as domestic servants due to family poverty. Our programme gives children access to education and support to move out of forced labour. It also helps end their family’s dependency on child labour.

Key information about Doorstep learing project :

• 204 young girls and 152 of the families of working children, which in total is over 900 children and adult beneficiaries
• Schools were closed for much of 2021 but in the short time they were open, 48 out of 204 girls left work for school 51 younger siblings of working children broke the pattern of following their sisters into work and went to school instead 32 young women enrolled into vocational training as an important step towards a new and better future
• 5 awareness-raising programmes were organised for families and other local stakeholders highlighting children’s rights and the importance of education
• 30 micro-grants were awarded to help families generate a secure income and reduce or stop dependency on their working children
• 343 family members were supported to get COVID-19 vaccinations and arrangements made with Sylhet Corporation for UKBET children to be vaccinated.

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