Bangladesh

Bangladesh

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Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated countries with 150 million people, 49 percent of whom live below the national poverty line. The Hunger Project has been active in Bangladesh since 1990 and is currently the largest volunteer-based organization covering all 64 districts. The Hunger Project works in rural areas to promote self reliance and the sustainable end of hunger through the training of local government leaders, women, and youth.

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Bangladesh News

Youth Leader in Bangladesh Starts a Literacy Center in His Community

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A.K Manik is part of our Youth Ending Hunger program in Bangladesh. He has established a library in his village, which is actively used by community members and students. Manik also started a literacy center to teach basic literacy and numeracy to villagers.

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Bangladesh Honors Girl Children

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On October 6, 2009, the tenth annual National Girl Child Day was celebrated at more than 700 locations across Bangladesh to take a stand for the end of discrimination against girls. This year's theme was "Let every girl child grow up in a safe and joyful environment."

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Art Competition in Bangladesh Honors Girl Children

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About 400 children gathered for an art competition organized by member organizations of the National Girl Child Advocacy Forum, including The Hunger Project, which serves as the secretariat. This year's theme was "Let every girl child grow up in a safe and fun-filled environment."

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