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The power of a sewing machine
Roji, in Bangladesh, turned her family’s life around when she enrolled herself in tailoring training and became the main source of income for her family. Her children are now well fed, clothed and in full time education working towards a positive future.
Sponsor a child in Bangladesh today …
Sharmin’s story: educating girls to overcome poverty
17-year-old Sharmin, from Bangladesh, dropped out of school after completing grade 4 to support her family, selling food on the roadside with her mother. This reality is all too often faced by children in Bangladesh, where 3.2 million children aged 5-17 are engaged in child labour*. Child labour is work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity as well as being harmful to physical and mental development.
and exploitation. We have been working in Bangladesh since 1970 to improve access to education …
"No more living in darkness" Stopping child marriage through education in Bangladesh
When Meghla joined our child rights information sessions she gained the knowledge and confidence to speak up to her family and express her unhappiness with marrying young. Fortunately, her wedding was cancelled and Meghla is continuing her education.
from Bangladesh. Meghla grew up in one of the poorer areas …
February
February
5 reasons to sponsor a child
How to achieve all New Year's resolutions in one simple move. Feel great, help others, form positive relationships and sponsor a child today.
Tushi in Bangladesh
Mental health, at home and abroad
As humanitarian emergencies continue to unfold around the world, children are increasingly exposed to violence and other experiences that leave them in desperate need of psychological first aid.
or Bangladesh where child
World Vision responds as earthquakes strike Myanmar and Italy
World Vision responds as earthquakes strike Myanmar and Italy killing scores of people.
Bangladesh and Thailand. Our humanitarian staff will
Going for gold: Sports and sponsorship changing lives in Bangladesh
Giving girls access to sport is a great way of building confidence and a sense of empowerment. With the help of a World Vision football project, 14-year-old sponsored child Kolpona has hit the ground running, winning trophies and medals and dreaming of becoming a world-class footballer. Despite living in a poor community in central Bangladesh, Kolpona is optimistic about her future and sees new opportunities emerging…
to express my thankfulness to World Vision Bangladesh because without the support of this …
August
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A burden no more | Preventing child marriage in Bangladesh
After overcoming epilepsy and avoiding an arranged marriage when she was just 14, Sonia is determined to work for World Vision one day. Now 22, Sonia credits the NGO with supporting her and her family while she was young. This is her story...
unusual in Bangladesh. In …
Child labour and how child sponsorship is helping
Child labour is a fact of life for millions of children around the world. You can help us continue to tackle child labour by sponsoring a child today.
tell their stories. Child labour in Bangladesh …
July
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Mina’s Dream | Child labour in Bangladesh
At just 12 years old, Mina has concerns that far exceed her years. Her hands are scarred and continually sore because of her job breaking bricks, and she only eats two small meals a day. However, one of our projects in Bangladesh is giving her hope that she can follow her dream of becoming a Police Officer.
one of our projects in Bangladesh is giving her hope that she can follow her …