When Tahmina lost her father, she was forced to leave school and work as a domestic child labourer. Today, through UKBET's Doorstep Learning Programme, she is learning again, dreaming again, and preparing to return to school.
Her dream is to one day join the Bangladesh Army and serve her country. π
UKBET
Transforming the futures of child workers through education and empowerment
The UK-Bangladesh Education Trust (UKBET) is a UK registered charity (no. 1027704) and a registered international NGO in Bangladesh. We train school teachers of English, run innovative education programmes for child workers and campaign for an end to child labour. Despite being against the law in Bangladesh the employment of children under-14 is still rife. Extreme poverty forces families to send
29/05/2026
Behind her smile is a dream waiting for a chance. π
Through our Doorstep Learning Programme, children affected by domestic child labour are finding their way back to learning, hope, and a brighter future.
27/05/2026
Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak from UKBET. πβ¨
May this Eid bring peace, compassion, and hope to every home. Let us remember the spirit of sacrifice by standing beside vulnerable children and families, and helping build a future filled with dignity, learning, and opportunity.
24/05/2026
Education is a fundamental right, yet nearly 272 million children and youth around the world are still out of school β many trapped in child labour instead of classrooms. π
22/05/2026
In between her work, Sheuly makes time to attend her Doorstep Learning Programme session with hope and determination. π
Every lesson brings children affected by domestic child labour one step closer to a brighter future.
21/05/2026
A small business can create a big change. π
With support for a dry fish business, this mother is building a safer future so her daughter can return to school instead of labour.
19/05/2026
Early detection of diabetes and high blood pressure can save lives and prevent families from falling into deeper financial hardship.
Through health screenings, UKBET supports families of child labourers and their neighbours before medical problems become financial crises.
17/05/2026
Our work does not end with admitting children into school. π
We continue to follow up, motivate, and support them as they adjust to school life and dream about a brighter future. One such motivation session was held yesterday with former DLP students now continuing their education.
15/05/2026
Children once engaged in labour are now learning with smiles and joy through Doorstep Learning Programme. π
We are grateful to and for standing with us in this journey against child labour.
14/05/2026
Shahana now carries more than a bagβshe carries hope for school. π
We are deeply grateful to READ Foundation for helping us expand the Doorstep Learning Programme in Moulvibazar and reach children engaged in domestic child labour.
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House No 23, Lane 4, Housing Estate
Sylhet
3100
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |