Schools Under the Sky: Bringing Education to the Streets

Many children living and working on the streets of Bangladesh are unable to access formal education due to poverty, family circumstances, or social barriers. LEEDO’s Schools Under the Sky initiative brings learning directly to where these children live and work, ensuring that street-connected children can learn, grow, and dream for a better future.

This innovative program transforms public spaces, railway stations, Ferry terminals, Open fields and community areas into open-air classrooms, providing children with an opportunity to gain literacy, numeracy, and life skills without leaving their environment.

Key Components

  1. Accessible Education Anywhere
  • Classes are held in open, safe spaces such as fields, stations, and community centers.
  • Flexible timings accommodate children who work or help families during the day.
  • Focus on basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills, preparing children for formal education or vocational training.
  1. Holistic Support for Street-Connected Children
  • Children receive nutritious meals, ensuring they are healthy and ready to learn.
  • Basic WASH facilities and hygiene guidance are provided to maintain health and safety.
  • Counseling and psychosocial support help children overcome trauma and build self-confidence.
  1. Pathways to Further Opportunities
  • Students are guided toward formal schools, vocational training, or rehabilitation programs.
  • Participation in the program strengthens trust with LEEDO outreach teams, opening doors to shelters, Peace Home, and protective services.
  • Children gain life skills and social awareness to navigate their environment safely and confidently.

Impact

  • Hundreds of street-connected children receive consistent education without leaving the streets.
  • Provides a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment for children at risk of dropping out completely.
  • Acts as a gateway to shelters, vocational training, and rehabilitation programs, creating long-term opportunities for vulnerable children.

Alignment with LEEDO’s Mission

Schools Under the Sky embodies LEEDO’s belief that education is a right, not a privilege. By bringing classrooms to the streets, LEEDO ensures that no child is excluded from learning, giving children the tools, confidence, and opportunities to break cycles of poverty and reclaim their future.

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