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Bangladesh is home to over 880,000 Rohingya refugees who have faced decades of persecution in Myanmar. Thousands of children are cut off from learning in the vast refugee camps of Kutupalong.

Children on the Edge provides education for over 6,000 Rohingya refugee children in bright, colourful learning centres, surrounded by plants and flowers. Using locally trained teachers, we deliver an award-winning digital curriculum and the first ever camp-based lessons taught in the Rohingya script, so children can learn in their own language.

Meet Rituparna Das

Rituparna grew up in Cox’s Bazar, where her father worked hard as a labourer to pay for her education. After her mother’s sudden death in 2019, Rituparna was heartbroken and struggled to find her way.

A year later, she joined one of our learning centres in Kutupalong refugee camp as a teacher. It was a turning point; teaching gave her fresh hope and a steady income. When her father suffered a heart attack and was unable to work, Rituparna became the family’s main provider. She is proud to support her brothers’ education and inspire her students every day.

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Since 2009, Children on the Edge has been making learning possible for Rohingya children. Recently, we introduced a revolutionary initiative allowing children to finally learn in their own language, using a script called 'Hanifi.' Within just one school term, children can grasp basic reading and writing.

With an 80% illiteracy rate in the camp, we believe enabling children to learn in their mother tongue can unlock a world of possibilities and help build a stronger Rohingya community for the future.

These pioneering lessons in the Rohingya language are complemented by video lessons to break down language barriers and give children visual experiences outside the confines of the camp. We include plenty of play, creativity and basic health support in safe spaces with trusted adults.

Classes love to participate in our popular ‘Moja Kids’ programme, an online newsletter produced by the children, who connect and exchange ideas, experiences and talents with peers across different areas of the country and as far as India, Uganda and Cambodia. They also have the opportunity to make their voices heard through each school's Child Council and learn about their rights and how to realise them. 

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