EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
Provides access to quality education for underserved and displaced communities across Bangladesh through schools, preschools, tutoring centers, digital learning, Arabic education, computer labs, and scholarship programs, reaching over 9,600 students in 2024.
Support Literacy and Education
According to the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU)- a University of Dhaka affiliated research group, 94% of today’s Urdu speaking community are illiterate, compared with a national average of 46%.
13,000 CHILDREN
OBAT’s educational projects in the Urdu-speaking and Rohingya camps collectively educate nearly 13,000 children.
50 Projects
Altogether, OBAT operates more than 50 educational and training projects, including schools, computer training and learning centers.
2,4k+ scholarships
Over 2.4 k+ scholarships are being offered to students pursuing education at different levels (middle school to higher education).
EDUCATION TRANSFORMS LIVES
Learn more about each EDUCATIONAL project
Preschools PROJECTS
OBAT Helpers operates preschools (Through Digital Learning) offering early childhood education to underserved children. These preschools follow the National Curriculum of Bangladesh, supplemented with Early Childhood Development resources to build foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Co-curricular activities, including sports, art, music, and family engagement programs, enhance social and emotional development. These schools create nurturing environments for 764 students.
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Established in 2011 in Alamnagar, Rangpur as OBAT’s preschool initiative, this program provides early childhood education to underserved children in nearby camps, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes learning, creativity, and social development.
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Founded in 2011, OBAT Pre-Schools in Halishahar, Ferozshah, and SB Nagar, Chattogram, offer pre-primary education to children from nearby camps. These schools provide quality education, once a privilege for the wealthy, now accessible to camp residents.
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Founded in 2011, OBAT Pre School in Khalishpur and Gilatala, Khulna, offers pre-primary education to children in nearby camps. As OBAT’s first preschool in Khulna, it provides quality education that was once a privilege for the wealthy, opening doors for camp residents.
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Established in 2018 in Latifpur Colony, Bogura as OBAT’s preschool initiative, this program provides early childhood education to underserved children in nearby camps, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes learning, creativity, and social development.
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Established in 2015 in Saidpur as OBAT’s preschool initiative, this program provides early childhood education to underserved children in nearby camps, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes learning, creativity, and social development.
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Founded in 2017, the Digital Learning Center in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, serves children aged 4-5 from nearby camps. OBAT now operates two such centers in the area, offering quality education through gamified tablet-based applications, an opportunity once reserved for the wealthy
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Bogura, and Saidpur.
Child-friendly classrooms, play areas, and sanitation facilities.
Combined annual attendance rate is 89%
764 students
428 girls
336 boys
Empowered over 14,922 children since their inception
The total annual budget of $34,972 sustains this initiative.
PRIMARY & JUNIOR SCHOOLS
OBAT runs primary and junior schools. These schools follow a curriculum enriched with digital resources, fostering academic excellence while emphasizing equitable access. Students benefit from co-curricular programs such as sports, cultural events, and parental engagement activities.
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Bogura, and Saidpur.
Classrooms, computer labs, playgrounds, & sanitation services.
Combined annual attendance rate is 85%
3,895 students
2,208 girls
1,687 boys
These schools have educated over 18,000 children
The total annual budget of $249.239 sustains this initiative.
DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
OBAT’s Khan Academy-inspired programs Focused on math and literacy, the centers use online tools and are equipped with computers and internet access, improving academic performance and preparing students for future success.
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Bogura, and Saidpur
1,186 students
691
girls
495
boys
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Bogura, and Saidpur
Classrooms, computer labs, playgrounds, and sanitation services.
These programs have benefited over 6,500 learners
Classrooms, computer labs, playgrounds, and sanitation services.
The total annual budget of $12,079 sustains this initiative.
With 11 centers trains students in essential IT skills such as Microsoft Office, graphic design, and digital marketing. These centers are equipped with modern facilities, fostering employability and entrepreneurship. The initiative has reached over 10,000 students, enabling many to secure jobs or work as freelancers, contributing to community development.
These programs have benefited over 10,000 learners
Combined annual attendance rate is 85%
DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
OBAT’s Khan Academy-inspired programs Focused on math and literacy, the centers use online tools and are equipped with computers and internet access, improving academic performance and preparing students for future success.
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Bogura, and Saidpur
1,186 students
691
girls
495
boys
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Bogura, and Saidpur
Classrooms, computer labs, playgrounds, and sanitation services.
These programs have benefited over 6,500 learners
Classrooms, computer labs, playgrounds, and sanitation services.
The total annual budget of $12,079 sustains this initiative.
With 11 centers trains students in essential IT skills such as Microsoft Office, graphic design, and digital marketing. These centers are equipped with modern facilities, fostering employability and entrepreneurship. The initiative has reached over 10,000 students, enabling many to secure jobs or work as freelancers, contributing to community development.
These programs have benefited over 10,000 learners
Combined annual attendance rate is 85%
Tutoring Centers
OBAT’s tutoring centers offer personalized sessions to enhance exam performance and academic resilience, the centers also engage parents to boost family involvement.
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Mymensingh, and Saidpur
Classrooms, internet, and sanitation
Combined annual attendance rate is 80%
1,362 students
942 girls
420 boys
They’ve helped over 10,000 students
The annual budget for this initiative is $62,572
Scholarship PROGRAMS
OBAT’s scholarship programs provide vital financial assistance covering tuition, books, uniforms, and stipends, these scholarships enable students to pursue high school, college, university, and technical education. Many recipients have become successful professionals, contributing to their communities and breaking the cycle of poverty.
Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Khulna, Bogura, and Saidpur
These scholarships enable students to pursue high school, college, university, and technical education.
2,408 students
1,497
girls
911
boys
The program has empowered over 13,000 students
The total annual budget of $284,266 sustains this initiative.
