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Bangladesh

Even as the national economy grows at an impressive rate, many children in Bangladesh are being left behind. The rates of children with stunted growth are still considered very high and wasting is a growing concern. Most affected are children living in poverty, with 57 per cent found to be stunted, wasted or underweight. These conditions can affect a child’s life-long ability to develop and learn. Also critical is gender equality, with women’s wages as low as a dollar a day and 63 per cent of adolescent girls in early marriages.

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Partnering since

1970

people reached

1,000,995

programs

12

Level of Fragility

Low Developing

Gender Equality Rank

71.9%
IMPACT
93

deaths were prevented through the ENRICH program

2016 - 2021
IMPACT
535

stunting cases were prevented through the ENRICH program

2016 - 2021
Progress

19565patient consultations were provided by community health workers through projects supported by World Vision

Progress

191459people benefited from cash transfers, allowing them to meet their immediate household needs

Progress

7649people were trained or involved in community water, sanitation or hygiene initiatives

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Country Details

Even as the national economy grows at an impressive rate, many children in Bangladesh are being left behind. Child stunting rates are still considered very high and wasting is becoming a growing concern. Most affected are children living in poverty, with 57 per cent found to be stunted, wasted or underweight. These conditions can affect a child’s life-long ability to develop and learn. Also critical is gender equality, with women’s wages as low as a dollar a day and 63 per cent of adolescent girls in early marriages.
World Vision Bangladesh

World Vision was first involved with Bangladesh by responding to the cyclone victims of Bhola in 1970, during devastating tidal surges in the coastal areas of the country. Later, the organization carried out relief operations in refugee camps in India in 1971. Following Bangladesh's independence in 1972, it started relief and rehabilitation programs at the invitation of the Bangladesh Government. 

Today, World Vision Bangladesh is serving around 5 million children with health; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); education; livelihoods; child protection; sponsorship; and community engagement in 28 administrative districts with 55 area programs, 25 private non-sponsorship (PNS) projects and 36 grant-funded projects. The objective of this organization is "To achieve sustainable well-being and build a brighter future for 5 million vulnerable children in Bangladesh by tackling causes and addressing effects of poverty, inequalities, and injustices."

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2021 and September 2022, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.