Bangladesh

Slawomir Plata

In 2023

40,715

pregnant women received advice

770,706

children were taken care of

114

healthcare workers were trained

The country’s challenges

With 171 million inhabitants, Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with 2/3 of the population living in rural areas. Despite some economic growth, one person in 4 still lives below the poverty line, and maternal mortality (deaths occurring during pregnancy or childbirth) and infant mortality (children under five) rates remain very high.

Additionally, with 80% of its land on flood plains, the country is particularly exposed to recurrent hazards such as cyclones, floods, cold or heat waves and storms. Rising water levels lead to salinity intrusion and freshwater shortages, generating serious health problems for the most vulnerable.

To protect pregnant women, mothers-to-be, babies and adolescents, we are currently running 2 health projects, one in the center of the country, in the Brahmanbaria district, and the other in the south-west of the country, in the Shatkhira district.

What makes us different

In-depth local knowledge: our local team are natives of the country;
Collaboration: we co-construct all our projects with our local partners in order to build their capacity over the long term;
Community involvement: we encourage the local population to participate in identifying health problems and finding solutions;
Leverage effect: we improve the health and education of thousands of women and children by training key people who will in turn train others and disseminate this knowledge on a large scale.

Asma, Pregnant woman in Bangladesh

It was my mother-in-law who told me to attend health awareness sessions for pregnant women. I learnt that it was important to attend antenatal care visits at community clinics and not to give birth at home, as this can be risky if there are complications during childbirth.

Improving maternal and child health

Our project helps improve access and quality of care for pregnant women, mothers, and babies.

Mitigating the impact of climate change on the health of the most vulnerable

We are running a project to mitigate the effects of climate change on the health of mothers, newborns, children and adolescents in southern Bangladesh.

Providing quality education

From 2005 to 2016, Enfants du Monde ran various education projects in Bangladesh. We supported numerous schools aimed at enrolling children who had never been to school or had left school too early.

Annual report: together, we transform education and health worldwide

19 July 2024

In 2023, thanks to your support, we were able to offer quality education to thousands of children and better healthcare access for pregnant women. Find out in our annual report, how our projects are transforming the practices of teachers and healthcare workers.

19July 2024

Together, let’s support vulnerable mothers and children around the world

12 December 2023

By engaging with us to help and protect mothers and children around the world, we can have a sustainable impact on their living conditions together through quality education and access to health services.

12December 2023