Room to Read - Bangladesh - Room to Read

Room to Read - Bangladesh - Room to Read


Room to Read's Role
Room to Read successfully registered as an NGO in Bangladesh in July 2008 and hired a Country Director shortly thereafter. Room to Read Bangladesh is currently focused on building a local team to create an organizational and programmatic strategy in the country. Consistent with Room to Read's work in other countries, it is likely that programs will be in rural areas,(9) where the need is generally higher than in urban areas; additionally this is sensible in Bangladesh where 76% of the population lives in rural areas. The team will also explore potential opportunities for partnership with local and national government, non-profit organizations, and communities to establish libraries and girls scholarships.

Programs & Results
In its first year of operations, Room to Read Bangladesh plans to establish 75 libraries and support 200 girls in the Girls' Education Program. In addition to this, the country office will celebrate many operational results, some of these include hiring at least four staff members (Accounts & Finance Manager, Reading Room Program Officer, Girls' Education Program Office, and an Office Associate), establishing an office in Dhaka, and localizing Room to Read policies and procedures.