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Shelter for Street Children

“Thikana Shelter”

Since January 2017, APON Foundation has been operating a shelter titled “Thikana Shelter” for street connected children in Dhaka city

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Nutrition Support

For Children
Family Support Program
Sewing Training for Destitute women
Child Care Center for Rohingya Refugee Children
Education program for Underprivileged Children

APON EDUCATION PROGRAM

APON School Project was launched in 2008 for providing education to child labourers in Dhanmondi area.

APON CHILD CARE CENTRE FOR ROHINGYA REGUGEE CHILDREN

APON is operating a Child Care Center for Rohingya Refugee Children at Balukhali Camp, Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar to provide recreation, nutrition and basic education, including early learning programs, to the Rohingya children.

TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR STREET CHILDREN

Since January 2017, APON Foundation has been operating a transitional shelter for street children with the help of a UK-based charity organization in Dhaka city.

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You can contribute by making a donation, or even by volunteering to work on the numerous on-going projects of APON Foundation.

Welcome To APON FOUNDATION

Alor Pothe Nobojatray (APON) Foundation (literally translated as ‘In the journey towards enlightenment’) is a non-profit, government approved, charitable organisation dedicated towards enlightening and improving the lives of the economically and socially deprived members of the community. At APON (literally translated as ‘warm and friendly’), we aim to provide basic education to child labourers and to create employment opportunities among the underprivileged and disadvantaged sections of the society.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Basic Education for Underprivileged Children

Every child has the right to receive a basic education. But unfortunately, in Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of children are being deprived of a basic education because of their socio-economic condition and lack of awareness.

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Nutrition Support Program

As per a joint study of UNICEF, WFP and the Institute of Public Health and Nutrition, at least 20% of the children in Bangladesh suffer from malnutrition.

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Health and Hygiene Program

APON appreciates and understands the necessity of a basic health and hygiene education for the children. Many APON students spend the entire day in garbage dumps sifting through filth to collect paper/plastic bags to benefit from their resale value in the market.

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Transitional Shelter for Street Children

At present, about 1 million of the country’s children are street children. These children live in deplorable conditions in squalid slums and/or makeshift shelters, and are prone to be abused and exploited.

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Sewing Training Centre for Destitute Women

In Bangladesh, women from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds are often oppressed because of their lack of knowledge and skills.

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APON Computer Training Center for Vulnerable Youth

At present, the youth comprise about 45% of the population of Bangladesh. In the absence of education, guidance and proper training, a large section of youth find themselves unemployed and often prone to engaging in criminal and anti-social activities.

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Day- Care Center for Rohingya Refugee Children

More than 1 million members Rohingya community were recently forcibly evacuated from Rakhine State by the Myanmar military, who have now taken refuge in temporary shelters in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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Climate Change and Disaster Rehabilitation Program

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change. According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2013, as a result of global warming and an unusual weather pattern, every year Bangladesh becomes the worst victim of natural calamities causing massive loss of lives and extensive damage to flora & fauna.

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Research and Program Development

In a country plagued by scarce resources, it is imperative that the best use is made of resources prior to program formulation. APON’s programs are preceded by extensive research, survey and planning.

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Become a Volunteer

APON Foundation welcomes enthusiastic and qualified youth to join our internship program.read more

RECENT EVENTS

Human chain demands exemplary punishment for the rapists.

October 10th, 2020

Speakers demanded exemplary punishment for those who raped women and children all around the country. They also demanded proper compensation to the victims and stopped political influence in favor of the culprits.

APON Foundation has distributed 150 food packages

April 15, 2020

APON Foundation has distributed 150 food packages (The package including Rice-4 Kg. Oil -1 liter, Dal-1kg, Potato -2kg, Salt-1kg, Onion-1kg, Dates, soap bars) among the destitute families in Rayer Bazar and Gulshan Jhilpar Slum on 15 April 2020. Through the distribution program APON managed to reach out to approximately 650 members of the country’s most vulnerable communities. Before the event, APON had distributed ‘donation tokens’ to its students to ensure the orderly distribution of the food packages while maintaining government rules relating to social distancing.

APON Foundation distribute food packages to 230 COVID-19 victims families

April 05, 2020

The families are from different slums located in Rayer Bazar, Gulshan Jhilpar and Uttara No 8 Sector Rail gate. The recipients of the food packages were APON School students and their parents, most of whom work as rickshaw pullers, day labourers and domestic maids in the capital city, but are now struggling to make ends meet because of movement restrictions.

Distribution of Festival Gifts and Qurbani Meat Distribution among APON Students

August 22, 2018

On 22 August, 2018, APON Foundation distributed Qurbani meat among more than 500 underprivileged children of APON Education Program-2018.

Study tour at Bangladesh National Zoo, Mirpur, Dhaka arranged for APON Pathshala Students of Uttara Branches

August 14, 2018

On 14 August 2018, APON Foundation organized a study tour for the students of APON Pathshala (Uttara) at Bangladesh National Zoo, Mirpur, Dhaka. The children spent the whole day at the zoo.

Seminar on "Combating Violent Extremism in Urban Community: Role of Youth" at APON Thikana Shelter

August 7, 2018

On 7 August 2018, APON Foundation organized a seminar on “Combating Violent Extremism in Urban Community: Role of Youth” at Thikana Shelter. Md. Aftabuzzaman, Executive Director of APON Foundation was the keynote speaker of the seminar. 35 students of different public and private universities of Dhaka were present at the event.

Internship of Sabera and Samira with APON Education Program comes to an end

August 1st, 2018

On 1st August 2018, Sabera and Samira, two US citizens came to Bangladesh from the United States to work as volunteers with underprivileged children. The two sisters recently completed their one month internship program with APON education program. Their dedication contributed to an improved quality of the education of the children of APON Foundation.

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Upcoming Events

World Children Day and National Child Rights Week 2020

1-7 October, 2020 |

APON Foundation plans to celebrate National Child Rights Week ...

Celebrating Victory Day 2020 with Volunteerism

16 December, 2020 |
Dhanmondi Lake

APON Foundation is going to celebrate our glorious Victory day 2020 with the hundreds of students of APON education program on December 16 at APON (Pathshala) School, Dhanmondi Lake, Dhaka.