Care and education for children with a disability in Bangladesh
Our missionNiketan offers high-quality care and education for children with a complex disability in Bangladesh. We dream of a world in which children with complex disabilities are accepted and can join school. A world in which they can decide their own future. We believe that the best way to do this is through a holistic approach.
On March 3 2018, Niketan founder Antoinette received the Unsung Women Nation Builders Award for her work from Gowher Rizvi, international affairs adviser to the prime minister in Bangladesh.
Themes
Projects

Early childhood education
Early childhood education covers the period from birth to the age of five years. Expanding early childhood care…

Appropriate education
Appropriate education provides thematic education for children with learning difficulties. The program is based on the capabilities of…

Job placement without pressure
In thana Ghior Niketan offers job placement in a carpenter unit. Here, disabled youngsters perform simple tasks and…
News

29 January 2021 Bangladesh: an ‘initiative driven society’
2021 marks a special year for Bangladesh. Not only is Bangladesh celebrating 50 years of her independence, but…
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29 December 2020 Will you help make our dream come true?
For over 20 years Niketan has been providing high quality care and education to children with…
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