Saving Bangladeshi Schoolchildren
Bangladesh is one of the world’s poorest nations. Based on GDP per capita, it’s the 15th poorest country overall while also being the world’s 8th most populated nation (approximately 164.1 million inhabitants).
With extreme poverty comes tough circumstances for the least wealthy families living in the Southeastern Asian country. In order to survive, young children are required to leave school to assume the shared role of breadwinner.
Young children of all ages are pulled from school and sent to work in dilapidated conditions just to make enough money to eat. In one case, 12-year-old Bithi was paid $1 per day to work in a clothing factory.
There is strong research supporting the claim that children benefit greatly from attending school and being afforded time to play. The Harvard Graduate School of Education states that children benefit through intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development when given proper playtime and education.
In order to support children in countries like Bangladesh, donating to organizations that provide relief and programs is essential. The Borgen Project and the Right to Play are INGOs that provide these services.
Your support can help a child live the life he or she deserves — and to achieve his or her dreams while facing extreme adversity.
