Save the Children in Bangladesh

Save the Children in Bangladesh is aware of media reports claiming that one of our staff was killed in an armed robbery. We can confirm that the victim did not work for Save the Children, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family for their loss. 

Ashrakun Nahar is sprouting financial independence for women in Satkhira. Through her partnership with the government, her company, Ek Chilte Jomi, is an organic farming and rooftop gardening initiative that also provides women with access to the market and training, so they continue to plant success. This initiative has introduced floating agriculture to tackle waterlogging and promote climate-resilient farming. #IWD25 #savethechildren #innovationchallenge #forallwomenandgirls #rightequalityandempowerment

Nishanidhi empowers Santal women in Pabna’s Tema village by highlighting their craftsmanship while supporting their economic independence. Through the "Invest in Women: Idea Challenge’ 2024, the social enterprise trained 20 women in jewelry-making, embroidery, and marketing so they are the leaders of their business and artisans of their unique crafts. #IWD25 #savethechildren #innovationchallenge #forallwomenandgirls #rightequalityandempowerment 

Mosa Anika is a young entrepreneur who is amplifying distinct national crafts and natural wooden materials through her business, Goyna Sundori (গয়না সুন্দরী). Her online business has proliferated to 8 mobile sales centers across Dhaka through our support for women’s entrepreneurship and skills development. Anika makes women’s rights and education her business, advocating to prevent child marriage and volunteering as a pre-primary teacher for underprivileged children.  #IWD25 #savethechildren #innovationchallenge #forallwomenandgirls #rightequalityandempowerment

Rubina Khatun is a young entrepreneur whose business, Swapna Konya (স্বপ্ন কন্যা), produces biodegradable sanitary napkins to improve menstrual hygiene for women in remote areas of Satkhira, Bangladesh. Through our Youth-led Innovation Lab, she gained national recognition and funding to launch her business, expanding through partnerships with clinics, pharmacies, and other organizations. Rubina’s initiative provides menstrual hygiene products to girls and women in Satkhira.  #IWD25 #savethechildren #innovationchallenge #forallwomenandgirls #rightequalityandempowerment    

The "Safe Track" initiative—winner of last year’s Invest in Women: Idea Challenge by Save the Children—is a norm defying effort aimed at increasing women's participation in the male-dominated transportation sector of Bangladesh. Led by three determined women from Chattogram, the initiative empowers women by providing comprehensive scooter training, fostering independence and self-reliance. #IWD25 #savethechildren #innovationchallenge #forallwomenandgirls #rightequalityandempowerment

With support from Education Cannot Wait (ECW), our education sector-initiated capacity building for educators, providing handbooks, modules, and essential resources to improve their pedagogical skills, engaging 150 teachers in subject-based training, 88 master trainers in curriculum matrix and competency refresher training 192 master trainers and teachers in learning management systems (LMS), and 40 participants in technical focal workshops in Cox’s Bazar during 2024. Accelerated Learning programs (ALP) also emphasized supporting the 12 education sector partners in building a way toward tailored and inclusive learning. #educationcannotwait #HumanityandInclusionBangladesh #ypsa #JagoraniChakraFoundation

Nafesa, Co-Founder, Ecolery Bangladesh is even more motivated and dedicated after being first place for the Generation Hope Goals at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (#APFSD), “Winning the competition means we can expand into producing edible plates and straws. We want large corporations like hotel chains, airlines, and restaurants to replace single-use plastic with our earth-friendly alternatives and slash plastic waste in Bangladesh and worldwide." #APFSD12 #ActNow #Youth #YouthLead #Opportunities4Youth #Youth2030 #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #globalgoals

#ClimateSolutions never tasted so good! Ecolery's edible plates and straws take the win at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (#APFSD). #APFSD12 #ActNow #Youth #YouthLead #Opportunities4Youth #Youth2030 #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #globalgoals

Mr. Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Additional Secretary, the Refugee Relief & Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC), recently inaugurated a Model Learning Center (LC) in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The guest of honor, Mr. Syduzzaman Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Secretary, the Camp-in-Charge (CIC) of Camp 22, also joined the event with children, parents, community people, camp education focal, site management representatives, and others from RRRC and partners present. This Shining Light Inclusive Model Learning Center is being managed by Save the Children with funding from Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and implemented by Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF) and inclusion technical support provided by Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI).   Mr. Rahman emphasized the critical importance of inclusive education for all children and underscored the need to incorporate lessons on Rohingya culture and history into the education system to instill cultural awareness from an early age. This model LC offers safe, inclusive, and accessible learning opportunities for kindergarten and grade 1 learners following the Myanmar curriculum with a playing field, inclusive recreation and care center, and accessible and gender-segregated washroom and toilet facilities. #ECW #JCF #HI