Facilitating Quality Education and Child Protection for Underserved Children

In the underserved regions of southwest Bangladesh, particularly in Cox’s Bazar and surrounding areas, access to quality education remains a significant challenge for thousands of children, compounded by poverty, geographic isolation, and social vulnerabilities such as child marriage and displacement. the Vision Bangladesh Health and Education Society (VBHES) has implemented a comprehensive education and child protection program to address these barriers. By fostering inclusive, accelerated learning environments and robust child protection mechanisms, the program has empowered marginalized children, including those with special needs and refugee populations, to access education and thrive in safe, supportive settings. The program has enrolled approximately 2,500 out-of-school children, increasing school attendance by about 25%. Targeted awareness campaigns have protected around 3,000 children, particularly girls, from dropping out due to early marriage. Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) initiatives and digital/app based accelerated education have enhanced learning outcomes.