Projects & Programs

Saghata upazila, located in Gaibandha district of the Rangpur division, is home to a community living under the relentless influence of the Yamuna River. Over time, the river has claimed much of the cultivable land and even the homes of the people in this region. For an area once heavily dependent on agriculture, the loss of arable land has devastated livelihoods. The community can no longer rely on producing and selling crops to make ends meet, pushing them further into economic distress.

One of the most heart-wrenching impacts of this economic downturn is on the education of the children, especially girls. Many families in Saghata cannot afford the school fees, books, or uniforms needed for their children’s education. The situation is particularly bleak for families living in the paddy fields across the river, where even basic access to the mainland for schooling is a daily struggle.

The region’s educational crisis disproportionately affects girls and women, who are often the first to be left behind when resources are scarce. Without financial support, the educational dreams of approximately 4,000 children hang in the balance. These boys and girls, brimming with potential, are being deprived of the opportunity to learn, grow, and become productive members of society.

It is clear that without immediate intervention to raise funds for their education, the future of these children remains uncertain. Targeted efforts to collect money are essential to cover school fees, books, and other educational materials. Only through collective support can we ensure that the children of Saghata, especially the girls, have a chance at a brighter future, free from the grip of poverty and river erosion.

This is not just a call for aid; it is a call for action to help build the next generation of productive, educated citizens in one of the most vulnerable areas of Bangladesh.