The girls of Hatibandha: See life through their eyes

When you're 13, you have your whole life ahead of you – school, university, your career, family and your friends. Life is full of potential and your future is vast. But when you're 13 and living in Hatibandha, Bangladesh life looks different, especially for girls.

Life isn't easy for girls living in Hatibandha. Located in northern Bangladesh, reaching secondary schools and health clinics is difficult. The walk can take hours and during monsoon season, the commute is only possible by boat.

As a result, the majority of girls will drop out of elementary school and marry while they're young. Lacking a basic education, these girls have little chance at becoming independent women and breaking the cycle of poverty in their families and community. 

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Welcome to the community of Hatibandha, Bangladesh

Imagine living in a community where only 7% of the students attending secondary school are girls. Now try to imagine living in a community where 90% of girls are married before the age of 18.

It’s a reality that 8,900 girls, men, women and their children living in the rural community of Hatibandha face every day.

“We are ready to do anything to improve the lives of our children,” says Hasena, mother of five children. “We need support to build our house and get educational materials for our children.”

That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to our newest community you can sponsor, Hatibandha, Bangladesh. The lives of thousands of children and their families in Hatibandha will change forever, thanks to the generous support of donors like you!

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