Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, we are active in the capital Dhaka and in the rural region of Gazipur.

For more than 30 years, almost 2,000 pupils a year have been receiving not only education but also a warm, nutritious lunch in the schools of our partner organization.

At our training center in Dhaka, young adults have the opportunity to obtain sound vocational training.

With the help of local doctors, we provide medical care including medicines for the poor population. Since 2024, the medical projects have once again been supported by volunteer medical staff from Austria.

Help in the slums

With around 167 million inhabitants, Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The country is repeatedly hit by environmental disasters such as floods and cyclones, and the sea is reclaiming the land bit by bit. In addition, pollution from the many large factories is a huge problem.

Every day, countless people from rural regions come to the cities in search of work and a better future. The dream only comes true for a few – most of them have to live in the poor areas, often in inhumane conditions. As day laborers, they earn just enough to survive. Children often have to contribute to the household income as laborers.

In order to improve people’s lives, we focus on education. Both children and young adults are given the tools for a better future in the projects. Our medical projects also improve people’s health.

Our projects

Manda School in Dhaka

For many people, education is the best way to build a better future. This is why Austrian Doctors has been supporting schools in the slum areas of Dhaka for over 30 years. The largest school is the Manda School with around 1,200 children.

Gandaria School in Dhaka

The Gandaria School was founded in 1992 and caters for children from Nursery to Year 8. Around 300 pupils attend the school.

Scholarship program in Dhaka

In some cases, there is the possibility for particularly talented students from our schools in Dhaka to continue to receive financial support after completing primary school so that they can attend secondary school and then go to university.

Training center in Dhaka

To give young adults a chance for a better future, we support the training center in Dhaka. Here they have the opportunity to complete practical vocational training .

Medical Center in Dhaka

Our new Medical Center opened in February 2023. Two local doctors currently treat up to 300 patients per week.

School and Health Center in Gazipur

Just north of Dhaka, in Gazipur, a school including a social and health center is currently being built. The center is currently in the planning phase. This project can be started thanks to a grant from the state of Salzburg and a generous private donation.

Mobile Clinic in Dhaka

Our Mobile Clinic started operations in February 2024. The background to this is that many people in Dhaka are so poor that they cannot afford transport to our Medical Center. Now we take our Mobile Clinic to where they live.

School meals for children

Malnourished children are particularly susceptible to infections. In our schools, we therefore provide children with nutritious meals to strengthen their immune system.

Contributions to our work in Bangladesh