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A Message from Ignatious Hemanta Corraya - Director BDP

Children Recieved Text Books from NCTB

BDP is a Child & Women-focusednational NGO, that has been working since 1999 for the holistic
development of the poorest children
in Bangladesh. BDP has been working in the fields of non-formal
primary & High school education,
Vocational Education, Primary
health & Nutrition, Deaf & Dump
children Education, Climate change
education, Women group formationand savings, Safe water & sanitation program activities for the needy
and disadvantaged children andcommunity people of Bangladesh.

Primary Education is the fundamental right of every childand it is ensured in our constitution. BDP’s major programintervention is providing free primary education to the poorest and dropped-out children in the community. I am happy
to inform you that BDP management appointed me as Director from Deputy Director. I am ever thankful to BDP Board
members, BDP staff and the Asia Christian Education Fund(ACEF). I have been working with BDP since 1994 and I am
privileged and proud for this kind of opportunity to work forthe poorest children and community people. I have been
enjoying my jobs with BDP and I would like to dedicate mylife to the welfare of the children and community people.
Currently, BDP is facing some challenges, especially financial stability but I believe that BDP could overcome thesechallenges with the support of Japanese friends in theupcoming days. Presently I am graced by the almighty to be
the Director of BDP, which for me is just another new challenge with opportunities for my resume. I believe my workwith the communities and children of BDP will remain thesame as before and also with my colleagues. I hope that BDPand ACEF especially members and supporters will continue
their work and have a strong friendship in years to come as
before. Please pray for me that I can continue my work forthe development of children and women in Bangladesh withall of your prayers and support.

All the children of BDP primary school have received their textbooks
from the National Text Curriculum Board (NTCB), from Grade - 1 toGrade 5. BDP distributed these textbooks at their primary schools,
which were generously to us by NCTB. At present BDP is operating 30
primary schools all over Bangladesh in 6 districts with support from thecommunities and local governments.

BDP has been providing these textbooks to the BDP primary school
children which ensures and complements the primary education curriculum of the Bangladesh Government Primary school Board. The
childrens of BDP though studies in non-formal manner but still after
grade five they can be integrate in general education system because of
the BDP cirricullum which they follow according to primary edycation
board of Bangladesh.
BDP is greatful to NCTB and Primary education Board of Bangladesh
for their support for these children to continue their education and fulfil
their dreams.
CASE STUDY - MOSAMED RUNA BEGUM
Amena Akther, daughter of Mohammed Ali &Runa Begum. She was a student of Padaharbaidh of BDP
Primary School. With the help of JAFS, she continued
her studies after graduating from BDP primary schoolwith a grade-(5) of five and the PSC exam for a master'sin (social science) for the year 2024-2025. She also wasa teacher in a primary school where she taught fromgrades (1) one to (5) five from 2015 to 2019. Now she is
an independent lady and also a community leader which
was forged through her education and relentless hardwork. She also works from time to time to help BDP
pubail primary schools as a volunteer teacher. Amena is
now married happily with kids.

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Touch and feel the intricate design and work of Bangladesh.

For More Information about BDP Vocational School Visit
http://bdp.org.bd/program_vocationaleducationprogram.html

Since-1999

Amena Akther is very grateful to JAFS(Japan Asian Friendship Society) for theircontinuous support in her life. This hand of help from BDP-JAFS has made her
dream into reality and also has provided her ways to a new path which she neverthought was possible to venture to. She has become a beacon of hope for others who
are now struggling as she did in her life previously. BDP wishes all the best in her
future endeavours in years to come ahead.

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BDP Program Activities in brief From Jan - May, 2024.

Since-1999

Euglena Genki Program 10 Years Celebration Event,

BDP distributed text books recieved from NCTB to all its primary- Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 28, 2024 — Euglena Co., Ltd. proudly
celebrated the 10th anniversary of the GENKI Program, an initiative
schools children throughout the month of January, 2024.
of Grameen Euglena a joint venture between Euglena Co., Ltd. ofWith the support from JAFS BDP continues its effort to compliment Japan and Grameen Krishi Foundation, dedicated to improving theBangladesh Goverment Green Bangladesh, by the distribution of plant nutritional wellbeing of children in Bangladesh. The event, held atsaplings(trees/fruits) to school childrens and communities throughtout Telecom Bhaban, Mirpur-1, Dhaka, brought together esteemed
partners, children, and distinguished guests to commemorate thisthe month of January to February, 2024.
significant milestone. The Program was chaired by Mr. Mitsuru
Foster children Gathering was organised, a Q&A session was organised Izumo, President and Founder of Euglena Co., Ltd. Professor
to understand their present wellbieng and also the status of their educa- Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Laureate, was the chief guest of thistioan. Some parents were also present there with thier own set of Program. His Excellency Mr. Kiminori Iwama, Honorable Ambasquestions like is their any chance to increase the stipend amount or to sador, Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh attended as a special guestof this Event. The chief of JICA and JETRO were present at theincrease more foster children.
ceremony.
With the help of JAFS BDP successfully Installed (submersible) Deeptubewell in the campus of Soarikanda BDP primary school of Netroko- The program marked GENKI 10th Anniversary Celebration, started
na district. BDP also successfully Installed another (submersible) with a warm welcome and unveiling of the program's new logo,
Deep- tubewell at Boishnabpara BDP primary school of Bakshigonj followed by a screening of a video highlighting the program'sachievements. A patriotic song was performed before proceeding toUpazilla under Jamalpur district.
keynote addresses, cultural performances of Bangladeshi songs andWith the help of ACEF (ACEF Youth/Crowd funding) a new library dances by the students, a Puppet Show that made the program more
was innaugurated at Surjanagor BDP Primary school, Bakshigonj colourful, and storytelling sessions.
Uppazilla under Jamalpur district.
The event concluded with the distribution of printed publications
Meeting with Donor Partners at Japan ( ACEF, JAFS, Mina tomonokai, and a delightful lunch, fostering connections and celebrating theAkishima Kindergarten and schools and churches) with BDP program's impactful journey over the past decade.
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vice-chairman, Director and ACEF Board members.
Students of IR department from Bunkyo University spent wonderful B o ard M em b er & B DP Di rect o r J ap an Tr i p , 2 0 2 4time with students and teachers at Samarsingh & Narayankul BDP
primary school and also to spent some time with community understand BDP’s Honourable Vice-Chairman Mr.Amit Halder and BDP
our culture and heritage.
Director Mr. Hemanta I.Corraya BDP team visited the supportersand BDP friends in Japan, from 12th March to 18th March, 2024.
Continued from next Column - (Board Member & BDP DirecThey had a good and fruitful discussion with all the supporters andtor Japan Trip, 2024):
donors of BDP and went to visit each of them.
The BDP team visited JAFS's head office and had a bilateral discussion with them and exchanged views about BDP’s activities inBangladesh, BDP team urged JAFS to increase their activities in
Bangladesh through BDP programs. The BDP team then went tovisit FiLC and had a bilateral discussion with them about their
upcoming activities in Bangladesh with BDP. Before they left
Japan they had a bilateral discussion with the ACEF members,
board members and Trustees.
30 Primary Schools. Two Vocational School.
Three Special School for (Autistic / HearInpaired / Down Syndrime). Covering Six (6)Districts with nine (9) working area. Over 30
years of Experience.

There was a warm welcome from Akishima kindergarten children,teachers & parents. After this, there was a bilateral discussion
between akishima kindergarten & mina Tomonokai with BDP andits activities which they support.
The BDP team also had a bilateral meeting with the ACEF board
members and trustees.
BDP team also had a good bilateral discussion with ARAP groupreagding HEAR activities in Bangladesh.
The BDP team then visited Bethel Kindergarten and also Grace
Welfare AID Foundation to advocate BDP & ACEF activities inBangladesh.
BDP team then visited Tomo No Kai's head office where they had afruitful bilateral discussion between the organizations, in the discussion BDP said they were grateful for Tomo No Kai’s continued
support over the years and hope they will keep on supporting BDP
for their activities in Bangladesh in the years to come.

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Since-1999

Gallery

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Euglena GENKI Program Celebrating 10 years of development work in Bangladesh. Also on this auspicious
occasion his Excellency IWAMA KIMINORI, Japanese Ambassador & Professor Muhammad Yunus Nobel
loreate & also BDP Director Ignateous Hemanta Corraya was present to luminescence the program.

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BDP’s Honourable Vice-Chairman and Director with BDP’s Supporters and Friends in Japan.

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A Message from Noriko Atsuta Malla - Acting Executive DirectorJAFS
We are always convinced that theeducational support that BDP
provides will greatly improve theeducational situation of children inBangladesh. The mission thateveryone involved in BDP has is thefoundation and will become thehope of the people.

Since-1999

Childr e n Ar ts Cor ne r
Gram Bangla - A Village Scenary
Drawn by Mitu, Grade: 3,Kazipara, Mirpur. BDP Primary School.

We at JAFS (JAPAN Asian Association and Asian Friendship Society)hope that all children will receive aneducation, have dreams, and growup while building their future.
To that end, we hope that many children will graduate fromjunior high and high school with the support of educational
foster parents from JAFS. Foster Children Program. We also
hope that many people will understand that graduating from highschool is necessary in their life's journey. There are still many Mitu Akther. Grade Three. Kazipara BDP Primary School.
She has been studying at BDP primary school for five months. As her
challenges in the education of women in South Asia, including
parents cannot afford her education. Her father is a rickshaw driver andBangladesh.

her mother is an house maid. She has two siblings. BDP wishes all thebest in her future endeavours and may God bless her and the family
We hope that our activities will lead to the development of girls
abundantly.

who can solve this situation on their own. Please continue tosupport your Bangladeshi girls.

Mohammed Abdur Rahman Sabbir. Grade Four. Kazipara BDP
Primary School.
He has been studying at BDP primary school since grade(3) three. Hisparents cannot afford his education. His father is a rickshaw driver andhis mother is an garments worker. He has two siblings. BDP wishes all
the best in his future endeavours and may God bless him and the family
abundantly.
Vrious Fruits Of BangladeshDrawn by Sabbir, Grade: 4,Kazipara, Dhaka. BDP Primary School.

You can be a friend to these childrens and help them to persue their dreams.

Contact Address: 32/5, Senpara Parbata. Mirpur - 10. Dhaka - 1216. Bangladesh.
Email: info@bdp.org.bd Phone: + 880 2 58052026. + 880 2 58052027.
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