Supporting Rohingya Child Refugees - Early Childhood Care And Education (ECCE) in Bangladesh
- P Project/Program
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Key Information
There are hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugee children living in camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. They have experienced violence and ongoing trauma in some of the most crucial years of their lives, yet most still lack the opportunity to learn and play. Being out of school – especially in such a fragile space with little to do – leaves children vulnerable to violence, trafficking and exploitation. At this crucial time in their lives, it’s essential that young children don’t fall behind with their learning. We work with a network of community volunteers who open their homes to provide early childhood care and education (ECCE) for children aged 3-5, supporting their emotional development and introducing the basics of literacy and numeracy. For older children, we’ve built 12 learning centres, which provide a safe environment in which to learn, play and grow. Not only do these centres support children to continue their education, but they also help protect vulnerable young people from the dangers – and boredom – of day-to-day life in the camp.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
South Asia
Bangladesh
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
Not applicable or unknown
Partner(s)
Ustad Mobile
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
Sub-nationalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
UnknownAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Attainment
- Primary completion
- Primary to secondary transition
Other
- Early childhood development
Skills
- Literacy
- Numeracy
Cross-cutting areas
- Emergencies and protracted crises
- Empowerment
- Food/water security
- Gender equality
- Migration
- Nutrition
- WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene)
Program participants
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
Not applicable or unknown
Program Approaches Back to Top
Access to school
- Alternative learning centers/mobile schools/home schools
Community engagement/advocacy/sensitization
- Community mobilization
- General awareness-raising/community engagement
Educational Technology
- Digital devices for the purposes of studying, learning
- Digital learning materials/programs
Mentoring/psychosocial support
- Adult (non-teacher) mentors
Water and sanitation
- Improved water access
Women's empowerment programs
- Empowerment training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Improved academic skills (literacy and numeracy)
- Increased years of schooling
Cross-cutting goals
- Improved health - other
- Improved maternal, newborn, and/or child health (MNCH)
- Increased agency and empowerment