Children in need of support

• Sex: Girl
• Birthdate: 05.12.2015
• ADRA ID: AC-TCEP-9825

Hello! My name is Afroza Akter and I am ten years old. I am in third grade at the Tongi Children Education Program (TCEP), a school in the town of Tongi, about 20 km from the capital Dhaka. There are about 220 students at the school. The school has been run by ADRA Bangladesh since 2014 and provides preschool and primary education from first to fifth grade. Many families here work in factories or as manual laborers, but jobs are hard to find and wages are low. Our school is a safe place where we can learn and grow.

I don't feel that I am any different from my classmates. I have the same interests as any other 10-year-old girl—I like to draw, watch cartoons, and play with my sisters. My favorite fruit is apples, and my favorite color is red. I really enjoy learning Bengali.

I live in the Ershadnagar slum with my parents, Abul and Subura, and my younger sisters. My dad works hard as a day laborer and my mom works in a garment factory. Life isn't easy, but I dream of becoming a doctor so I can help and serve people. With your support, I will be able to continue my studies and achieve my goal.

• Sex: Boy
• Birthdate: 29.04.2013
• ADRA ID: AC-KOLS-9816

Hello! My name is Surjo Kormakar and I am thirteen years old. I am in sixth grade at Kornopara Light School, where I enjoy learning and spending time with my friends. I like photography and experimenting with Photoshop. Hopefully, I will soon have a better photo; the one you see here is from my school records. I always try to do my best in class.

I live in Magura with my parents, Somnath and Moyna Rani. My dad works in a garment factory, but even though he spends literally all day at the factory, his income is very low and sometimes it is difficult for our family to cover school fees, books, and even daily necessities. Life can be challenging, but I am determined to continue my studies.

I dream of one day becoming a police officer so that I can help protect people. With your support, I can continue my education, learn more, and work toward a better future.