MARY MURMU, HEADMISTRESS IN DHAKA
»Children should be empowered to later contribute together with their families to move the country forward.«
»Children should be empowered to later contribute together with their families to move the country forward.«
Bangladesh
In recent years, positive developments have emerged in Bangladesh, formerly known as the "poorhouse of Asia". The economy and literacy have grown, while poverty and child mortality have been reduced. Nevertheless, Bangladesh is still one of the least developed countries in the world.
HOW WE HELP
Training local Christians: Training program for Christian employees
Training local Christians: Training program for Christian employees
Elementary School Dhaka for 60 children from destitute famlies more
Elementary School Dhaka for 60 children from destitute famlies more
Several small village schools in the Chittagong Hills for about 130 children from ethnic minorities
Several small village schools in the Chittagong Hills for about 130 children from ethnic minorities
Literacy courses for adults from ethnic minorities
Literacy courses for adults from ethnic minorities
Bible school in the Chittagong Hill Tracts more
Bible school in the Chittagong Hill Tracts more
Support for evangelists among the Rohingya refugees more
Support for evangelists among the Rohingya refugees more
FACTS & FIGURES
Capital: Dhaka
Area: 130 170 km2
Population: 167 Mio.
Life expectancy: 75 years
Children mortality: 30 (per 1000)
Alphabetization: 75 %
Religions: 91 % Muslims, 8 % Hindus, 1 % other
