FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Education cannot Wait Announces $3.5 Million Emergency Grant for Bangladesh
NEW YORK – November 12, 2023 – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, today announced a $3.5 million emergency grant to address the urgent educational needs of children impacted by recent crises in Bangladesh. The funding will provide immediate support to vulnerable children and youth, ensuring continued access to quality education amidst ongoing challenges.
The grant will specifically target children affected by climate change-induced displacement, flooding, and other emergencies, with a focus on providing safe learning environments, essential learning materials, and accelerated learning programs. Bangladesh, highly vulnerable to climate-related disasters, faces increasing disruptions to education, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. this funding aims to mitigate these disruptions and safeguard the right to education for the most at-risk children.
“This emergency funding is a critical lifeline for children in Bangladesh whose education has been shattered by recent crises,” said Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot Wait. “We must act swiftly to ensure these children are not left behind and that they have the opportunity to learn and thrive, even in the face of adversity.”
Kent page,Executive Director of ECW,added that the grant will be implemented in close collaboration with local partners and the Bangladeshi government to ensure effective and enduring impact. The initiative will prioritize the needs of girls, children with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, promoting inclusive and equitable access to education.
Further facts is available at www.educationcannotwait.org.
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