ESDR is dedicated to empowering Rohingya communities with quality education and practical skills, fostering hope, dignity, and self-relience.
To see a future where the Rohingya language and culture are preserved and celebrated globally, every Rohingya child receives quality education, youth are equipped with market-relevant skills, and women lead empowered, self-sufficient lives creating a resilient, thriving community.
To empower the Rohingya community by preserving and promoting their language and culture, providing comprehensive educational and vocational programs, fostering literacy and foundational learning for children, and equipping youth and women with the skills needed for self-sufficiency and economic independence building a resilient, thriving, and self-reliant community.
ESDR offers a multi-faceted approach to education and skill development, designed to create sustainable, positive change within the Rohingya community.
ESDR uniquely combines preservation of Rohingya language and culture with cradle-to-career education and skills training especially for children, youth, and women delivered by a trusted, community-led team with rigorous safeguarding and measurable outcomes.
Built on trust and led by the community for authentic program delivery
Preserving Rohingya heritage while building bridges to the futur
Comprehensive education from early childhood through career development
Empowering women and girls through targeted programs and equal opportunities
Sensitive approaches that understand community needs and experiences
Efficient operations that maximize impact while maintaining high standards
Strategic collaborations that amplify our reach and effectiveness
Unwavering commitment to transparency, safety, and ethical practices
Continuous improvement through data-driven insights and measurable outcomes
At ESDRβs learning center, 13-year-old Kohinur Akter carefully traces letters in the Rohingya Hanifi script. Though she is a school-going student, this is the first time she has learned to
With a notebook filled with carefully recorded stories and a voice recorder capturing elderly voices, Hamid Ullah works tirelessly to preserve the cultural heritage of his community. Through ESDR’s cultural
Among rows of thriving vegetables and herbs, Ayesha Sultana tends to plants that represent much more than foodβthey represent self-sufficiency, nutrition, and hope for her community. Through ESDR’s agricultural program,
In a circle of determined women holding pencils and notebooks, Rukhsana Khatun guides her students through their first written words. As an adult literacy coordinator through ESDR’s education program, she
Though still in its early stage, ESDR has made meaning strides in preserving Rohingya language and culture and expanding education access.
Currently engaged in learning Rohingya language, culture and literacy, laying a foundation for identity preservation and future education.
Established across different camps, creating safe and inclusive spaces for education and cultural preservation.
Essential stationary provided to all learners, enabling full participation and reducing barriers to education.
Your support can change lives. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word, you are contributing to a brighter future for the Rohingya people.
Financial contributions help provide essential resources and support services.
Share your time and skills to directly impact the lives of those in need.
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Every action you take brings us closer to building a world where the Rohingya people can live with dignity, safety, and opportunity. Your compassion today becomes their hope for tomorrow.