What We Do

Advancement of Education

Education is the foundation of opportunity for everyone. We work tirelessly to ensure every woman and girl in Bangladesh has access to education — and the tools to build her own future.

Our Philosophy

Breaking Barriers to Learning

Across Bangladesh, millions of girls face barriers to education — from poverty and early marriage to geographic isolation and lack of safe schools. Soroptimist Bangladesh challenges every one of these barriers.

We believe that when a girl gets an education, she doesn't just transform her own life — she transforms her family, her community, and her nation. Gender parity in education is not just a moral imperative; it is a social and economic necessity.

500+

Scholarships Given

2,000+

Women Trained

Partner Institutions

Districts Covered

“When we invest in girls' education, we invest in a force that will multiply — reaching families, communities, and future generations.”

Soroptimist Bangladesh

What We Run

Our Education Programmes

🎓Flagship

Scholarship Programme

Annual scholarships for girls from underprivileged backgrounds to continue secondary and higher education. Recipients receive financial support, mentorship, and career guidance throughout their studies.

💻Ongoing

Digital Literacy Drive

Hands-on computer and internet training for women in rural and semi-urban areas — covering basic computing, internet safety, financial technology, and job-seeking tools.

🔬Annual

STEM for Girls

School competitions and mentorship programmes encouraging girls to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Annual awards recognise female excellence in STEM across Bangladesh.

🧵Ongoing

Vocational Skills Training

Practical skills workshops in sewing, financial literacy, crafting, and small business management — enabling women to earn independent income and build economic resilience.

📖Community

Literacy & Reading Support

Club members provide literacy support in community centres, schools, and rural areas — alongside book exchanges and story competitions to nurture a love of reading.

🛡️Safety

Online Safety Education

Workshops educating girls on digital safety — covering grooming, cyberbullying, sextortion, and how to protect themselves online. Inspired by global Soroptimist initiatives.

Special Initiative

The Education Grant Fund

Inspired by the global Diamond Education Grant (founded 1972), the Soroptimist Bangladesh Education Grant Fund provides targeted financial support to women pursuing further education or career changes later in life.

Recipients receive funding for course fees, books, and essential equipment. The programme particularly supports women aged 25 and above who are returning to education after family responsibilities or financial hardship.

Support This Fund

100+

Women Supported

across 4 years

25-60

Age Range

all stages of life

100%

Locally Funded

by our clubs and donors

Join the Movement

Be Part of Something Greater

Join thousands of women across Bangladesh who are united in friendship, inspired by service, and determined to create lasting change.

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Global Network

🎓

Training & Skills

🏆

Recognition

💪

Real Impact

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