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Learning from Bangladesh: Introducing digital education for Dalit children in India

25/1/2023

Indian children in their classroom looking intently at the front - the classroom is bathed in sunlight.

Our digital education programme in Bangladesh is proving so successful that we are starting to replicate the model in India, where we support 35 learning centres, offering education to around 1000 Dalit children. Read on to find out more about this exciting development.

Children on the Edge Wins iF Design Social Impact Prize for Transformative Digital Education Programme for Rohingya Refugees

1/1/2023

Children cheering in a Children on the Edge learning centre in Bangladesh

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Children on the Edge is delighted to have been awarded the iF Design Social Impact Prize for our innovative Digital Education programme in Bangladesh.

Where language creates a barrier to education, our video lessons bring learning to life and ensure that Rohingya refugee children are able to access access meaningful education in a language they can understand.

Our Impact in 2022: The Highlights

31/12/2022

Children in Bangladesh planting trees

Children on the Edge works in coalition with local communities in some of the toughest places in the world, transforming the lives of marginalised children by creating protective environments where they can safely live, play, learn and grow.

2022 was an incredible year of transformation for the children we work with, thanks to continued support of our Children on the Edge community.

We invite you to grab a cup of tea and spend some time reading through our highlights page to find out all about the impact you had in 2022, and just how much your generosity is making a difference.

READ THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2022

Virtual Event: Going Digital in Bangladesh - Meaningful Education that makes an impact

6/12/2022

On Monday 5th December 2022, we held a virtual event online with staff members from Children on the Edge and our local partners in Bangladesh - Mukti Cox's Bazar.

Our panel spoke about the impact of the digital education programme in Bangladesh and how it is helping thousands of Rohingya refugee children access meaningful education.

Watch the event recording above or on Facebook here >>

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DIGITAL EDUCATION IN BANGLADESH >>

Meet Abdul in Bangladesh

30/11/2022

Meet 11 year old Abdul, a Rohingya refugee living in Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh...

World Children’s Day: Inclusion through digital lessons in Bangladesh

18/11/2022

Children sat watching a projector screen in a colourful classroom in Bagladesh

November 20th is World Children’s Day. This year's theme is ‘inclusion, for every child’. Across all our programmes, we ensure that children are included and given space to participate, so that they can realise their rights and thrive. Read on to see this in action through our innovative digital education programme in Bangladesh.

Moja Kids - The online newsletter that’s building children's confidence in Bangladesh

20/10/2022

A young girl from Bangladesh is stood in a 'green room' wearing her school uniform and bare feet. She is reading from a script in front of a phone recording her on a stand.

In Bangladesh, the Rohingya refugee children we support in Kutupalong refugee camp and children living in the slums and enclaves of Cox’s Bazar work together to create their own fun-packed videos using our digital platform - Moja Kids. Read about how this simple technology is increasing confidence amongst the children and making lessons exciting.

Hope, Dignity & Justice: Our Annual Report 2021-2022

30/6/2022

Children on the Edge envisions a world in which every child thrives regardless of their geography, ethnicity, gender, or caste. We place children at the heart of everything we do by working hand-in-hand with local communities to restore hope, dignity, and justice; and to actively involve everyone in creating transformation.

Our work over throughout 2021-2022 reflects these values and we’re delighted to share with you what we’ve achieved, thanks to our generous supporters.

Download the Full Version or read our summary below.

Digital Education Helping Children to Flourish in Bangladesh

24/1/2022

Digital lessons in Bangladesh have resumed for thousands of the children that we support through 29 community schools and 75 camp learning centres. Find out how they are making learning exciting and helping the children to flourish once more.