Improving the learning environment in local schools in Bangladesh

Tullow Bangladesh spent approximately US$24,000 on educational development projects during 2006 with the objective of improving the learning environment in local schools in the vicinity of operational sites. Construction work included building a new library for Ojifa Khatun High School and washrooms for Bangora Umalochan High School. All the pupils from two local primary schools received book-bags containing a t-shirt, a pair of flip-flops and school stationery, as well as an educational booklet with text in Bengali and English, describing basic aspects of health and hygiene, safety, good manners, and care for people and the environment. In addition, donations of books, science and sports equipment, desks, furniture and computers were also made to all four schools. This programme is being expanded in 2007.