Educate A Girl

We are thrilled to share that Tamanna, a 17-year-old meritorious student from JAAGO Foundation School, has been granted a fully funded scholarship at United World College, Dilijan, Armenia. 

The scholarship was facilitated by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, a two-year educational program primarily aimed at 16-to-19-year-olds in 140 countries worldwide. The program provides internationally accepted qualifications for entry into higher education and is recognised by many universities worldwide.

Coming from a marginalised community, Tamanna never thought a girl like her, who lives in the slums, would get such an opportunity. She is grateful to all who have helped her throughout her journey, and we are grateful to you for being a part of it. Thanks to your unconditional support, Tamanna has been empowered to chart a new course for her future and turn her dreams into reality.

Our mission is to give wings to more dreams like Tamanna’s, and we need your support to do so. With your generous contribution, we can extend the gift of quality education to more underprivileged children, particularly girls, who often face additional challenges in accessing education. By doing so, we empower them to rewrite their destinies, break free from the constraints of poverty, and become agents of progress, not just for themselves but for their families and communities as well.

THANK YOU

From the core of our hearts, we extend our sincere gratitude to all the donors and well-wishers of our initiative for their support towards educating female students from underprivileged communities. Together, we can create a brighter and more equitable future where the transformative power of education knows no gender, and every child, like Tamanna, can dream, aspire, and achieve. Your support makes this vision a reality.

It is with great pleasure that we provide you with an update on the recent installation of sanitary napkin stations at our JAAGO Foundation School, Rayer Bazar and Banani branches.

 Sanitary Napkin Stations

We are delighted to announce that, thanks to the generous support of you and SHAATHI BANGLADESH LIMITED, we have successfully installed two sanitary napkin stations, also known as pad banks, at our Rayer Bazar and Banani Schools. These pad banks serve as a critical resource, allowing our senior female students to access sanitary pads during emergencies.

The primary purpose of these pad banks is to ensure that our students have immediate access to sanitary pads when needed, eliminating any disruptions to their education caused by menstrual health challenges. It is worth highlighting that the pads provided through the pad banks are reusable, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental waste.

SHAATHI BANGLADESH LIMITED, in their commitment to this cause, has graciously agreed to take responsibility for refilling the pad banks whenever required. This ensures that our students will have a constant supply of sanitary pads available to them, guaranteeing their comfort and dignity throughout their menstrual cycles.

To maintain accountability and ensure the smooth functioning of the pad banks, one of our dedicated school representatives has been responsible for monitoring the bank from the school end. They will oversee the usage of the pads, coordinate with SHAATHI BANGLADESH LIMITED for refills, and address any concerns or feedback from the students.

We believe these sanitary napkin stations are a significant step towards fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our female students. By addressing their menstrual hygiene needs, we empower them to focus on their studies and contribute actively to their personal growth and development.

Thank You

Once again, we express our deepest gratitude for your invaluable support, which has made this initiative possible. Your continued partnership enables us to create meaningful change and provide opportunities for the girls we serve. We value your input and look forward to updating you on our progress.

Thank you for your commitment to the "Educate a Girl" project.

One of the major medical barriers to providing accessible education for girls is inaccessible sanitary hygiene products. Tampons and sanitary pads are inaccessible to most Bangladeshi women as they cannot afford them, so they resort to using torn sarees. Furthermore, many schools do not provide safe conditions for menstruating women and girls. Improved hygiene practices and clean water are vital to ensuring this. However, logistical difficulties in ensuring schools have access to clean water and can implement safer hygiene practices mean that many girls are forced to miss school when they menstruate.

Keeping this in mind, JAAGO Foundation partnered with Shaathi Foundation and conducted a day-long behaviour change intervention session on  Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights (SRHR)and the significance of safe menstrual practice. 73 adolescent girls from JAAGO Foundation school attended the session. The group was divided into two, and they attended the sessions simultaneously in 2 classes. Once the sessions were done, guests distributed reusable sanitary pads to hundreds of students in the school courtyard.

Overall, JAAGO's initiatives and campaigns help to empower women and improve their access to education. We are creating a more equal and fair society by breaking the cycle of period poverty and ensuring that women have the same opportunities as men.

Thank You Note

We are grateful to the well-wishers and donors of this project. They allow girls to receive a quality education and pave the way to bring about sustainable change within their communities, supporting the nation in the future. We hope to bring a positive difference to this world through your donations for girls' education. We dream of a better community, a poverty-free country, a healthier nation, and a safe abode for all women. Moreover, your donations are going to be the first step towards creating this positive change.

For millions of people worldwide, education is the key to economic opportunity and other life-giving resources. Educated girls grow into empowered women to care for themselves, their families, and their communities. An investment in a girl pays off in immeasurable ways. With your help, JAAGO takes on a holistic approach to providing knowledge to the children at our school to be aware of the latest developments in the world. But more girls need your support.

Girls in our country face various barriers to becoming educated: conflict, abuse, violence, human trafficking, lack of access to safe water and medical care, gender discrimination, child marriage, and others. But we can change the odds for girls by helping them acquire an education. 11 October is the first-ever International Day of the Girl. We invite you to commemorate this day in several different ways:

You can sponsor a girl in need. Monthly Sponsorship makes a long-term investment in a girl's life, her family, and her community, providing greater access to life-giving basics like nutritious food, clean water, medical care, and education — building a solid foundation for independence and hope.

Your sponsorship can educate a girl to secure her life. A girl’s education can modernise the mindset of our society. If she is educated, then she can decide for herself. She is free to stand up for herself, lead her life according to her choice and determine her future. 

Girls' education is not least important for family planning. Lack of knowledge is making our population grow at a high rate. Education will make them aware of the cons of population growth in the long run. 

If a mother is educated enough and knows the importance of education, she will never sit back from educating her child. She will go beyond to build her future on good terms. This will be helpful for both the daughter and son. 

The education of girls has a global impact. It has a long-term effect both socially and economically. It establishes equality between men and women. Society might have an escape from gender discrimination. Prioritizing girls’ education is the first vital step to economic development in Bangladesh.  

Thank you for your ongoing support towards empowering and educating girls in Bangladesh. Every dollar donated makes a difference! You are truly making a difference for girls with your generous support. Please share this with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project.

We are so proud to announce that Tamanna*, a student from JAAGO Foundation, has represented Bangladesh at the OIC High School Model Summit 2022 in Turkey. This is a huge feat, especially for Tamanna—she never thought of going to school before joining JAAGO school. Today, she is the first Bangladeshi delegate ever to attend this program.

Tamanna is a girl from the slums of Korail. She never thought she'd have an opportunity like this, but because of her hard work and dedication to her studies, she could attend this conference. We are grateful to you for being a part of Tamanna's journey. Your support empowered Tamanna to change the course of her future and achieve her dreams. Tamanna has represented the Youth & Sports Ministry of the State of Kuwait.

We want to equip more hands like Tamanna's with the most potent tool for any individual, a pen. With your help, JAAGO takes on a holistic approach to providing knowledge to the children at our school to be aware of the latest developments in the world. But more girls need your support. With your sponsorships, underprivileged girls like Tamanna will have a greater chance of escaping poverty, raising their communities' standard of living, and having healthier and more productive lives. They will acquire the knowledge and skills to make wise decisions and be self-sufficient with proper education.

Thank you for your ongoing support towards empowering and educating girls in Bangladesh. Every dollar donated makes a difference! You are truly making a difference for girls with your generous support. Please share this with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project.

*Under the safeguarding policy to protect the child's rights, either the name or the picture, or both, have been changed.

Thank You Note

We wish to express our sincerest gratitude to the well-wishers and donors of this project. They allow female children to receive a quality education and pave the way to bring about sustainable change within their communities, supporting the nation in the future. With your donations for girls' education, we dream about bringing a positive difference to this world. We dream of a better community, a poverty-free country, a healthier nation, and a safe abode for all women. And your donations are going to be the first step towards bringing this positive change.