Final Project Report
Education Materials Distribution Project
Implementing Organisation
Socio-Economic Development Alliance (SEDA)
Project Title
Education Materials Distribution
Approval Authority
NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of Bangladesh
Approval Reference Number & Date
Ref: 03.07.2666.665.69.061.22-333
Date: 27 April 2022
Donor Organisation
Care and Shine Foundation
Total Budget
BDT 850,000 (Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Taka)
1. Background
Access to basic educational materials remains a significant challenge for children living in remote coastal and char (riverine) areas of Bangladesh. Many students from low-income families are unable to continue their education due to a lack of essential learning supplies.
To address this issue, the Education Materials Distribution Project was implemented to support disadvantaged students and promote inclusive education.
2. Objectives
The main objectives of the project were:
To provide essential educational materials to underprivileged students
To increase school attendance and participation
To reduce the financial burden on poor families
To promote equal access to education in vulnerable areas
3. Project Locations
The project was implemented in the following areas:
Coastal Satkhira (Sundarbans-adjacent areas) – O A Ka Kha School
Char areas of Sirajganj District
Savar region schools
4. Key Activities
The project carried out the following activities:
Identification of beneficiary students from disadvantaged communities
Procurement of educational materials
Distribution of materials among selected schools and students
Coordination with school authorities and local stakeholders
5. Materials Distributed
The following educational items were distributed:
Notebooks
Pens and pencils
School bags
Other essential learning materials
6. Beneficiaries
Students from underprivileged families in coastal, char, and semi-urban areas directly benefited from this project. The intervention particularly focused on ensuring access for children who are at risk of dropping out of school.
7. Project Outcomes and Impact
The project achieved the following outcomes:
Improved access to basic educational materials
Increased student motivation and school attendance
Reduced financial pressure on low-income families
Enhanced learning environment for disadvantaged students
Strengthened community awareness regarding the importance of education
8. Financial Overview
Total Budget: BDT 850,000
Funds were utilized for procurement, logistics, and distribution of educational materials in targeted areas.
9. Conclusion
The Education Materials Distribution Project was successfully implemented with the generous support of Care and Shine Foundation. The initiative played a vital role in supporting vulnerable students and ensuring continuity in their education.
This project demonstrates that targeted, small-scale interventions can create meaningful impacts in improving access to education in underserved communities.