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, there have been positive developments in Bangladesh, formerly known as the »poorhouse of Asia«. While economy and literacy have grown, poverty and child mortality have been reduced. Nevertheless, Bangladesh is still one of the world's least developed countries.
HOW WE HELP
CEP Bangladesh: Training program for Christian workers (Church Empowerment Program)
CEP Bangladesh: Training program for Christian workers (Church Empowerment Program)
Rohingya Refugees: Four evangelists and medical aid for refugees more
Rohingya Refugees: Four evangelists and medical aid for refugees more
Elementary School Dhaka for 60 children from destitute families more
Elementary School Dhaka for 60 children from destitute families more
2 Elementary Schools in Chittagong Hills for 130 children from ethnic minorities
2 Elementary Schools in Chittagong Hills for 130 children from ethnic minorities
6 literacy classes for adults from ethnic minorities
6 literacy classes for adults from ethnic minorities
FACTS & FIGURES
Capital: Dhaka
Area: 130 170 km2
Population: 164 Mio.
Life expectancy: 74.4 years
Children mortality: 31.1 (per 1000)
Alphabetization: 73.9 %
Religions: 89.1 % Muslims, 10 % Hindu, 0.9 % other (Buddhists and Christians included)
