Impact Connect

In early 2025, girls from some of the most remote areas of Bangladesh gained an unprecedented opportunity to learn coding through the ‘Coding for Kids’ program. This initiative, funded by the Bangladeshi NGO Friendship and supported technically by Dreamers Academy, is equipping young learners with digital skills that could change their futures. The Dhaka Tribune published a report on March 18, 2025 ( https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/development/376083/breaking-barriers-girls-from-bangladesh%E2%80%99s-remote ). As a proud supporter of this initiative, I am honored to have played a role in encouraging Friendship and Dreamers Academy to launch this program. In this blog post, I am sharing some insights along with the report.  In 19 districts of Bangladesh, there are isolated char islands where educational resources are scarce, and awareness levels are low. This coding initiative is breaking barriers by providing children—both boys and girls, aged 7-16—with access to essential ...

Coding education is an empowering initiative in Bangladesh that is making a significant impact, particularly for underprivileged kids. Coding is not a new concept—many organizations worldwide discuss and work on it. However, very few focus on coding for marginalized communities. One of Dreamers Academy’s ( https://dreamersacademy.com.bd ) core missions is to support marginalized communities. I am involved in this initiative with great interest because I recognize the gap—very few organizations address this need despite its huge demand. The key is to create opportunities, and that is exactly what I am striving to do. Bridging the Digital Divide – Connecting the Dots In today’s fast-paced digital world, coding is no longer just a skill; it is a necessity. However, access to quality coding education remains a privilege for many. Dreamers Academy is on a mission to change that by providing underprivileged children in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, with free coding education. This initiativ...