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With the fourth industrial revolution in motion, IT (Information Technology) skills are needed now more than ever. While these skills were only supplementary before, with the rapid advancement of technology and the development of tools such as AI ( Artificial Intelligence), VR (Virtual Reality), e-commerce and e-health, they have effectively become absolute necessities. While many … Read more
Scarcity! Human wants are unlimited, but resources are limited. Let’s imagine two distinct scenarios. One, in which a child is making an effort and striving to find the last bit of alms left on the streets and the other in which a child is studying in a welcoming and cosy classroom. Nonetheless, this does not … Read more
The recent flood has caused havoc in Sylhet, Sunamganj and others parts of the country, leaving people with no food and water. Since the beginning of this crisis, JAAGO Foundation, with the help of our generous supporters and volunteers, have worked relentlessly and provided people with food, medicine and other necessities. Standing neck-deep in flood … Read more
According to recent figures, Bangladesh currently has a literacy rate of 78%. Studies indicate that things will deteriorate if education continues at this pace. To reach an initial level of literacy in Bangladesh will take another 44 years, and getting an advanced level will take 78 years. In Bangladesh, quality education has always been a … Read more
JAAGO ensures all students have access to quality education regardless of their background. Many underprivileged children do not have the necessary equipment and stationery to understand their courses fully. JAAGO provides these children with essential books and stationeries to provide them with a holistic education to make learning much more efficient. To support our student’s … Read more
Mr Ben Mellor, Director, India and Indo Pacific Ocean Directorate, FCDO and Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh along with officials from the British High Commission UK in Bangladesh met students from JAAGO School and volunteers from Volunteer For Bangladesh in Korail Slum, Banani. The students welcomed them warmly in their classrooms … Read more
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life of at least 49 people, including nine fire services professionals, from a fire and explosion at BM Container Depot in Sitakunda, Bangladesh, on 4 June 2022. The BM Container depot in Sitakunda of Chattogram, where over 600 workers are employed, caught fire. Many rivers around … Read more
25 May 2022, Wednesday, Dhaka– Today’s youth are the future leaders of tomorrow and to build capacity and sensitization among them about challenging and conquering the fear of violence, Plan International Bangladesh and JAAGO Foundation launched a campaign on International Women’s Day 2022. The campaign was titled ‘Challenging Fear of Violence- Shohingshotar Bhoy ar Noy’. … Read more
Hailing from a small village in the Jhenaidah district, Mst. Anika Tabassum was one of the few girls from her village who was fortunate enough to receive an education. And she turned this opportunity to change her life by winning a “Hunsaker scholarship” from the University of Redlands. She is the first student from Bangladesh … Read more
15 years ago, in a small room with 17 students and 10 volunteers, a journey to rebuild the nation began. Now, this endeavour has spread across Bangladesh, with 4200 students receiving a quality education and 50,000 youth volunteers engaging in community development. Thanks to the many people who stuck with us through thick and thin, … Read more