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Mahie, aged nine, had to start working as a domestic worker because her family was struggling financially. Although she was still young, she had little choice but to work instead of going to school. Through UKBET’s support, Mahie’s family received assistance through...
Doorstep Learning Programme Since 2019, UKBET’s Doorstep Learning Programme (DLP) has provided a vital lifeline to children engaged in child domestic labour, offering a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of child labour and ensuring children’s access to...
In 2025, UKBET continued to support children affected by child labour through education, skills development and family livelihood support, helping them build safer and more secure futures. Thanks to your support: 477 children participated in education and development...
As the eldest of five children, Salma Jannat had to leave school when her family faced financial difficulties. After their home was destroyed in the 2022 floods, her family moved to the city. Her father began working as a rickshaw driver and her mother found work as a...
After losing her father at a young age, Ruhi began working as a child domestic worker to help support her family. Following identification through a community survey, she joined UKBET’s Doorstep Learning Programme and resumed her education through three learning...
After losing her mother, Lamia was raised by her father and grandmother. She had to leave school at the end of Year 2 because of financial hardship. When her grandmother was seriously injured in an accident, Lamia began working as a child domestic worker to help...
Achievements and Performance: A Year in Review for UKBET At UKBET, our mission is to address the pressing issue of child domestic labour in Bangladesh. Over a million girls in Bangladesh are forced into domestic labour due to family poverty. Separated from their...
In 2024, UKBET reached more children than ever through our Doorstep Learning Programme (DLP), helping to break the cycle of child labour in Bangladesh. Thanks to your support: 448 children joined the DLP (Target: 384) 181 left child labour for school or training...
Achievements and Performance: A Year in Review for UKBET At UKBET, our mission is to address the pressing issue of child domestic labour in Bangladesh. Over a million girls in Bangladesh are forced into domestic labour due to family poverty. Separated from their...
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