On 17 October, 2019, VAB hosted representatives of Synergos for a discussion of the work of Synergos and VAB and an exchange of ideas. Ms. Katherine Uhl of Synergos USA, Ms. Sandra M. Libunao of Synergos Philippines and Ms. Shamima Yasmin of Synergos Bangladesh participated. They were joined by Mr. K M Enamul Hoque, Deputy Director of CAMPE (Campaign for Popular Education in Bangladesh).

After a brief presentation on the work of Synergos, a presentation on VAB was led by its Country Director, Dr. Jasimuz Zaman, and eminent educationist Dr. Monzur Ahmed, Member of VAB Advisory Board. A stimulating discussion on VAB’s programs ran through two and a half hour accompanied by illustrations on implementation of programs by field officials of VAB. Future exchange of ideas and information is expected. It is also expected that a follow-up meeting will take place in New York between Ms. Uhl and VAB representatives at New York. Mr. Enamul Haque of CAMPE also expressed a desire to continue conversation with VAB.

Synergos found VAB’s work “noteworthy”. It appreciated innovative approaches of VAB to student learning, teacher training, and community engagement. VAB approach of using group based learning and activities of student led clubs to use as tools for developing “core competencies” was acclaimed. The issues of incorporating gender theme and accommodating “differently-abled children” in VAB’s work were raised.

One important takeaway from the meeting was how to encourage more practical and grassroots work like that of VAB - relying on limited financial resources but imbued with outstanding enthusiasm, motivation and stakeholder involvement – and to utilize lessons learnt from such work for wider application.

Synergos is a US-based non-profit organization which aims to reduce global poverty through partnerships between government, business, civil society and local communities. CAMPE is devoted to promotion of literacy in the nation.

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