Annual ReportJuly 2008-June 2009

Underprivileged Children’s Educational ProgramsP l o t N o . 2 & 3 , M i r p u r - 2 , D h a k a - 1 2 1 6Phone : PABX-880-2-8011014-16, 8035791-2, 9004628, 9007049Fax : 880-2-8016359 E-mail : ucep@citechco.net web : www.ucepbd.orgSince 1972

UCEP: An overview 04

Message from the Chairperson 05

In Remembrance 06

Annual Report July 2008 - June 2009

Executive Summary 08

UCEP Project Performance at a Glance 11

Introduction 12

Integrated General and Vocational Education IGVE Component 17

Technical Education Component 21

Employment & Field Services (EFS) Component 26

Overall Program Activities 30

Human Resource Management Component 33

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Credit Component 36

Administration and Resource Mobilization Component 38

Research & Development (RD) Section 39

Human Rights & Good Governance (HRGG) Section 39

Child Rights & Advocacy Section 40

Communication Section 43

Special Projects 52

UCEP Development Partners 53

Audit Report 56

UCEP Association Members 83

Board of Governors 2009 - 2010 85

UCEP Senior Management Team 86

Acknowledgement 87

Success Stories 90

CONTENTS

A pioneer, since its beginning, in the field of transforming distressed children into productive human resources the Underprivileged Children's Educational Programs (UCEP) was founded by Mr. Lindsay Allan Cheyne, a philanthropic of New Zealand. The program was started with only 60 working children in 1972 in the Social Welfare Department of Dhaka University with the philosophy of making education and skill development a means of lifting the working children out of abject poverty and social deprivation in as short a time as possible. UCEP-Bangladesh has now established itself as a service provider for the distressed poor working children with a unique program which provides a package service of Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE), Technical Education (TE) and Employment Field Services (EFS) along with various aspects of child rights, good governance and social life skills. The model of education which UCEP provides has uplifted the socio-economic condition of thousands of working children with a consequent positive impact on their families over the years.

UCEP IGV schools which are the entry points of schooling for the poor distressed children imparts the national curriculum in an abridged form along with basics of technical education. The schools complete each grade in 6 months instead of 1 year the usual time required in a formal school. Upon completion of general school education upto grade VIII, UCEP students pursue skills training in UCEP Technical Schools which provide technical education in various trades of high market demand.

UCEP at the moment operates 48 Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools and 8 Technical Schools with 16 trades in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet Metropolitan Cities and in Gazipur District with an enrolment of about 34,000 distressed working children with gender parity.

UCEP introduced SSC (Vocational) program in its technical schools for its brighter students under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) from January 2005. With the successful completion of SSC (Voc.) of this batch of students in 2007, UCEP launched the Diploma in Engineering Sponsorship program for its talented graduates who are willing to go for higher studies in Govt. Polytechnic Institutes after completion of SSC (Voc).

The Employment and Field Services (EFS) Component of UCEP arranges on the job training for its technical school students and places its graduates in gainful jobs through labour market surveys, linkage with employers and other means of job placement. The EFS also runs an overseas employment scheme which has already placed 116 of its graduates in overseas employment since 2003. For self-employment of its graduates, UCEP introduced the SME/ME Credit Program in June 2005 in partnership with PKSF.

A Child Rights Advocacy program was incorporated into the mainstream programs from July 2007 for implementation with partner NGOs in areas outside the operational areas of the educational program of UCEP. The objective of the program is to raise the voice of the children against all sorts of abuse, exploitation and discrimination affecting their lives. UCEP is implementing this unique program named "Let Children Speak (LCS)" with 24 partner NGOs in 10 districts of Bangladesh.

Since its inception a total of 160,469 underprivileged children were admitted in UCEP IGVE schools. The UCEP technical schools since their establishment in 1983, produced 36,335 technical graduates on different trades out of which 34, 045 graduates were placed in jobs.

UCEP: An Overview

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Bangladesh was in shambles when it emerged as a new, independent nation through scourge of war in 1971. During the process of recovering from the wreckage of liberation war, both the government and development partners were bent on establishing the infrastructure of the country. However, the plight of the children remained nearly unattended. In the meantime, Lindsay Allan Cheyne, a philanthropist from New Zealand, endeavored a skills training program for the children by establishing schools for working children, which

marked the beginning of the Underprivileged Children’s Educational Program (UCEP).

Since its inception in 1972, UCEP has evolved into a widely acclaimed “Child’s Rights Organization” with dual responsibilities of service delivery and policy advocacy. A package of services which include integrated general and vocational education, technical education and employment support is provided by UCEP. These activities have contributed in transforming thousands of working children into skilled human resources and reducing the incidence of poverty. UCEP is also implementing a child rights advocacy program in partnership with 24 NGOs in 10 districts to create awareness among community members on rights of children. This has brought improvements in the lives of children at both the individual and community levels as manifested in the increase of working children going to school, reduction of child abuse, and decrease in early marriage.

Generally, UCEP programs are implemented in 3-year phases. Currently, the organization is undergoing Phase VI, which started in December 2007 and will continue through November 2010. This phase is intended to increase the number of Integrated General and Vocational Schools from 32 to 52 and Technical Schools from 5 to 10 with an increase in the number of enrolment from 28,000 to 37,000. UCEP is on its track to meet the challenges of this phase.

This Annual Report covers the activities of UCEP for the period of July 2008 to June 2009 under the current phase. It presents the achievements, expansions and developments in the areas of integrated general and vocational education, technical education, employment support, and child rights advocacy. The most remarkable achievement of this phase is the introduction of computer learning in Integrated General and Vocational Schools in January 2009, which indicates UCEP’s relentless commitment to give its students an exposure to modern technical skills. This inclusion is in line with the commitment of the Government of Bangladesh to introduce computers in secondary schools by the year 2013 and in primary schools by 2021.

I congratulate the staff members of the UCEP for their commitment and hard work for achieving the targets of the program.

I express my sincere gratitude to development partners for their interest, cooperation, guidance and financial contribution which have helped UCEP to progress over the period.

I also thank the Government of Bangladesh and local and foreign philanthropists for their cooperation and support to the program.

I am thankful to my colleagues in the UCEP Association and the Board of Governors for their cooperation, support and advice in steering UCEP towards its noble mission.

Ubaidur Rob Ph.D.ChairpersonUCEP Board of Governors

Message from the ChairpersonUCEP Board of Governors

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In Remembrance of the Association Members who had left us forever

Mr. M. R. SiddiqiExpired on 6 February 1991

Rear Admiral Sultan Ahmad (Retd.)Expired on 15 December 2001

Mr. Aziz-ul-HuqExpired on 3 September 2002

Mr. M. Nurul HaqExpired on 16 December 2003

Mr. Sulaiman ChaudhuryExpired on 23 July 2009

Prof. Dr. S. H. K. EsufzaiExpired on 12 February 2009

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20th AGM of UCEP Association 04 December 2008

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UCEP – Bangladesh is a beacon of hope for the underprivileged children of Bangladesh. Since its inception in 1972, it has established itself as a renowned NGO which is providing education, technical skills and job placement to working children. The education model of UCEP makes it possible for working children to have schooling while they work to earn a living for themselves and their families.

UCEP has its schools in all the six Divisional Head Quarters of Bangladesh. The present enrolment in UCEP schools is over 34000 working children which may appear quite large, but compared to about 7.9 million working children not being able to attend school it is a mere 0.45%

Since 1988 UCEP programs have been implemented in phases. The present phase VI is for a duration of 3 years from December 2007 to November 2010. This phase included expansion of its operations into two new locations and additional features to cater to the changing needs of the society and requirements for employment. The additional features included in the programs are:

. Introduction of Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE) curriculum in the IGV schools (from July 2007).. Introduction of IT Centres gradually in all IGV and Technical schools.. Introduction of computers in IGV schools.. Inclusion of Entrepreneurship Support Activities for self employment of UCEP graduates.. Mainstreaming of Child Rights & Advocacy Program 'Let Children Speak'.. Inclusion of Human Rights and Good Governance Section.. Introduction of financial support to top 10 SSC (Voc.) graduates from each UCEP technical school for Diploma in Engineering courses.

This annual report covers the activities and achievements of the mainstream program as well as the programs outside the mainstream during the period July 2008 to June 2009.

IGV School is the first step of the complete package of UCEP program. At the end of June 2009 UCEP is operating 48 Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools and 8 Technical School in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet Metropolitan Cities with an enrolment of about 34,000 distressed working children with equal gender ratio. IGV schools follow the national curriculum in an abridged form along with basics of technical education and complete each grade in 6 months instead of 1 year, the usual time required in a formal school. The schools run in three shifts of 3 hours each day.

Higher average enrolment and lower dropout rate was observed in the IGV schools during the reporting period in comparison with that of the previous year. The average student enrolment, during the reporting period was 28,360 with equal gender ratio. The dropout rate was only 3.07% while the attendance rate 94.54%.

Executive Summary

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A total of 5,536 students completed primary education (grade V) and another 4979 completed lower secondary (grade VIII) education. The quality of integrated general and vocational education imparted by UCEP was highly appreciated by the community for its approach, teaching techniques and implementation method.

Technical Education is the second step of UCEP program. Upon completion of general school education, UCEP students pursue skills training in UCEP Technical Schools. UCEP provides technical education in 16 trades through 8 technical schools in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi ,Barisal and Sylhet. The trades of technical schools are based on the demand of the existing employment market. The technical schools run two shifts a day each of 4.20 hours in two academic sessions per year. The attendance rate of the technical students during the reporting period was 96.62% with a dropout rate of 2.32%. The girls to boys ratio was 38:62 while the total number of students graduating from the technical schools was 3958.

With a view to provide higher education opportunities to talented students UCEP had started the SSC (Vocational) program from 2005. A total number of 433 boys and 165 girls were enrolled in the course in the three technical schools of Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi. Like the results of the earlier two batches the result of the third batch of SSC (Voc) students who appeared in March 2009 was also very good with a success rate of 90.7 against the national average pass rate of 70.90 % including 3 GPA-5 holders.

The other vital component of UCEP is the Employment and Field Services (EFS) Component, which provides job placement to UCEP graduates through local support and links with employers. Since 1991, it has been successful in providing jobs to about 95% of UCEP graduates.

During the reporting period a total of 3,253 UCEP graduates were provided employment with different reputed companies. The Overseas Employment Scheme which was started in 2003 has been providing support to the graduates for employment abroad. At the moment 116 of the graduates are in employment abroad.

Outside the mainstream program UCEP is implementing two special projects. One being a vocational training program (run in two technical schools) with the support of PLAN Bangladesh and other being the “Extended Shishu Kallayan Trust Program for Skills Development” (run in one technical school) with the support of the Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh and funded by SDC and World Bank.

The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME credit) Component was included in the mainstream program from July 2007 to provide self-employment opportunities for UCEP graduates through financial support in partnership with Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) for self-employment. SME component provided loans to 590 graduates for self employment projects up to June 2009 and the recovery rate was 96.49%.

UCEP introduced the Child Rights and Advocacy Section in its mainstream program in phase VI. The section is implementing the 'Let Children Speak Program' which was previously being

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implemented as a Special Project. The program is based on Child Rights issues and is being

implemented in 10 districts through 24 partner NGOs. Till the end of June 2009 it has been made

280,000 persons of the community aware

of child rights issue and made 3,600 child

advocates. These child advocates

prevented many cases of child abuse,

child trafficking, early marriage and

motivated the parents to send their

children to schools.

Since inception in 1972, a total of over

160,469 marginalized children were

enrolled in UCEP schools. A total of

36,335 students completed technical

education and about 34,045 graduates

were placed in jobs at home and abroad. UCEP is contributing to achieving the Millennium

Development Goals through its approach of empowering girls and boys by providing education and

imparting skills training followed by job placement support. After entering the job market UCEP boys

and girls are becoming the principal earning members of their families and playing a vital role in the

decision making process of their families and the community.

The UCEP model of education is not merely an educational program. It is program of nurturing a child

into adolescence with a sense of his rights and looking forward confidently to contribute to national

development with his acquired technical skills. The program demonstrates that given the love, the

compassion and opportunities so much lacking in their lives, these children can become a force the

nation could be proud of.

All the millions of them.

Brig. Gen. Aftab Uddin Ahmad (Retd.)

Executive Director

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Number of Schools/Training Centres Integrated General and Vocational Schools (3 shifts a day) 43 48Technical Schools (2 shifts a day) 07 08

Number of Students Enrolled General Schools/Integrated General and VocationalSchools 25,272 28,360Technical Schools 4,282 4,314

New Admissions General Schools/Integrated General and VocationalSchools 8,787 9,890Technical Schools 3,835 4,351

Gender Ratio (Girl: Boy) General Schools/Integrated General and VocationalSchools 50:50 50:50Technical Schools 37:63 38:62

Attendance Rate General Schools/Integrated General and VocationalSchools 95.33% 94.54%Technical Schools 96.26% 96.62%

Dropout Rate General Schools/Integrated General and VocationalSchools 3.08% 3.07%Technical Schools 2.55% 2.32%

GraduationGeneral Schools/General and Vocational Schools(Grade V) 5,446 5,536General Schools/General and Vocational Schools(Grade VIII) 4,800 4,979Technical Schools 3,486 3,958

Rate of Placement in Jobs (% of graduates or Job seekers) General Schools - Technical Schools Graduates 100 95

July 2007 June 2008

July 2008 June 2009

Indicators

UCEP Project Performance at a Glance

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UCEP has undertaken a large number of activities to attain the objective of phase VI for the period July 2008 - June 2009 including expansion of the programs into new geographical locations. The outcome and the achievements against the planned activities during the period are portrayed in this Annual report.

The wide range of program activities of UCEP is steered by two Directorates namely the Programs Directorate and Corporate Affairs Directorate. The Programs Directorate overseas the activities of the Integrated General and Vocational Education Component, Technical Education Component and Employment & Field Services Component. On the other hand, the Directorate of Corporate Affairs oversees the activities of the Human Resource Management Component, Finance & Accounts Component, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Credit Component, Administration and Resource Mobilization Component, Research & Development Section, Child Rights & Advocacy Section and the Communication Section. The Secretariat of the Executive Director supervises the activities of Human Rights and Good governance section and the Internal Audit Section. The achievements of the components and sections and the major activities outlined in the project document of phase VI are compiled in this report.

Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE) Component

The Integrated General and Vocational Education Component imparts education up to grade VIII in the national curriculum. In addition, it also prepares the children for technical education after grade VIII through inclusion of the basics of technical education in the curriculum of each grade. The duration of each grade is however six months in place of the standard twelve months. This is possible by condensing the curriculum and having less holidays and breaks. The major activities of this component are the following.

❖ Admit underprivileged children for integrated general and vocational education in IGV schools though mobilization and counselling.

❖ Involve teachers in participatory approach of teaching and learning.❖ Develop and introduce updated curriculum.❖ Introduce IT knowledge to all children from grade I to VIII.

Technical Education (TE) Component

The Technical Education Component delivers hands on technical training to the IGVE school graduates through Technical Schools. The major activities of the TE component are:

❖ Imparting market oriented technical education to all grade VIII UCEP graduates and similar groups.❖ Organize industrial attachment as a part of the course.❖ Revise and update the curricula of technical schools.❖ Revise and implement the technical portion of the curriculum in the UCEP IGVE Schools.

❖ Introduce IT knowledge to all children pursuing Technical education in the Technical Schools.

Employment and Field Services (EFS) ComponentThe Employment and Field Services component plays a vital role in the UCEP model for Human Resource Development by providing job placement support to the UCEP graduates.

1.0 Introduction

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❖ Prepare children for jobs, job retention techniques and entrepreneurship skills through training.

❖ Support the graduates of technical schools to start their own business enterprises.

❖ Provide financial assistance to physically challenged children and female graduates who do not get wage employment to set up their own business enterprises.

❖ Assist the graduates in obtaining short-term loans for self-employment from the SME Component.

❖ Prepare children for employment through mock interviews and job counselling.

Other Program ActivitiesSome activities of UCEP are common to all components. Achievements of these activities are narrated under Other Program Activities and are given below

❖ Mobilize the community for implementation of Child Rights Policy.

❖ Establish/renovate gender-sensitive physical infrastructure.

❖ Organize community, civil society organizations and parents to demand education from the

government for the working/underprivileged children.

❖ Disseminate information to the GOB (workshop, seminar, roundtable discussions & conference) on

the achievements of UCEP programs.

❖ Seek access to public support/resources (MOE/DNFE/BTEB) for UCEP programs.

❖ Arrange Child Congress to demand basic rights from the government for the

working/underprivileged children.

❖ Launch promotional activities to protect child rights in the society.

Human Resources Management (HRM) ComponentUCEP HRM Component exercises modern HR practices to pick the right people for the right vacancies maintaining transparency and neutrality. It trains and mentors them to improve their efficiency. In order to facilitate an organizational environment this component nurtures potential, promotes innovation, change and quality. The main activities of the HRM component are:

❖ Recruitment and Selection of Staff

❖ Develop policies & procedures of HRM

❖ Provide or arrange training for self-development

❖ Maintain data and personal records of the staff

Finance and Accounts ComponentThis component performs a vital role within the organization in improving program efficiency, enhancing management decision capacities and promoting transparency and accountability. This component is also

The main tasks of the component are as follows.

❖ Approach employers for wage employment of the technical school graduates.

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responsible for preparing financial statement for the management and audits. The activities are:

❖ Financial planning

❖ Budgeting❖ Advise on Procurement

❖ Advise on Expenditure

Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)/Micro Enterprise (ME) Credit ComponentUCEP SME/ME Credit program is being implemented with the financial support of Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to develop entrepreneurship among the UCEP graduates to uplift the socio economic conditions of the hardcore poor urban working children, adolescents and their families. The component focuses on providing Credit to semi skilled and skilled UCEP graduates who are experienced and over 18 years of age to get self employed and set up small industrial enterprises of their own. Normally the credit facilities are provided to UCEP graduates who were placed in wage employment and having gained experience are confident to start their own enterprises.

The main activities of SME Component are:❖ Formulate and revise credit policies in accordance to the requirements of PKSF❖ Review credit disbursement and repayment of credit❖ Monitor credit operation and management❖ Maintain liaison with relevant NGOs and other institutions

Administration and Resource Mobilization (ARM) ComponentThe Administration and Resource Mobilization Component is responsible and assigned for general administration and resource mobilizing activities. The main activities of ARM Component are:

❖ All administrative works❖ Maintenance and record keeping of UCEP properties and assets❖ Procurement of materials❖ Construction and maintenance of UCEP establishments❖ Identify resources of UCEP which could be utilized to generate revenue❖ Undertake income generating activities both locally and internationally❖ Mobilize resources for the development of UCEP❖ Handle all legal matters of UCEP

Research and Development (RD) SectionThe Research and Development Section of UCEP is involved in internal monitoring and evaluation of the programs. Various research inside and outside the organization are conducted by this section. The section is responsible for keeping track of new developments in the field of education and child rights. Keeps records of all important data and survey reports in the fields in which UCEP works. It assists the management in carrying out research and surveys in the fields required. The section is also responsible for maintenance and up keep of the WAN based information system of UCEP.

Human Rights and Good Governance (HRGG) SectionThe HRGG section which was introduced in the organogram of UCEP from December 2007 (Phase VI) directly reports to the Executive Director. The section advices the ED to ensure that good governance and

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good human right practices are followed in the organization. Though the field of HRGG is all encompassing, it concentrates more on gender parity, staff handling, transparency in dealings in and onside the organization, grievance of staff and students etc.

Communications SectionThe Communications Section is involved in maintaining linkage with GO, NGOs, INGOs and media and responsible for disseminating of UCEP activities to different print and electronic media. Highlighting UCEP programs at the community and national level through promotional activities is another major task of this section. Organizing and publishing printed materials, covering of all important visits and study tours of different organizations and individuals are also included in the regular functions of the communications section.

Child Rights and Advocacy (CRA) SectionUCEP is a child rights organization and the educational program that it operates is a major part of its task. The educational program however limits its areas of operation for advocating and building awareness of the community regarding the Rights of the Child. With this in view, the Child Rights and Advocacy Section was incorporated in the UCEP Programs from Phase VI (Dec 2007) to enlarge its coverage of the community out side the areas of operation of the UCEP educational program.The Child Rights and Advocacy (CRA) section is working for making the community aware regarding the basic rights of children and to protect them from abuse, exploitation and discrimination.

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A four year old child was recovered from the hands of traffickers at the time of trafficking by the Child Advocates of ‘Let Children Speak’ program at Sirajganj.

An early marriage was prevented by the Child Advocates of ‘Let Children Speak’ program at Sirajganj.

Inauguration of UCEP-Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School

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UCEP-Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School was inaugurated on 19 October 2008 by Her Excellency the Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Dr. Dora Rapold. Here are the few glimpses of that memorable moment.

Inauguration of UCEP- Jatrabari Technical School (DTS-II)His Excellency Mr. Einar H. Jensen the Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh formally inaugurated UCEP-Jatrabari Technical School (DTS-II) on 18 March 2009. Here are the few glimpses of that memorable moment.

The Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE) Component provides general education including the basics of technical education to the working children up to class VIII to prepare them for skills training in the UCEP Technical Schools. UCEP IGV schools also admit physically challenged children and ensure an inclusive environment in the schools. Besides education, the IGV schools teaches the students social norms, good behaviour practices and arranges various co-curricular activities for the natural mental and physical development of the children. The activities of the component as per project document VI are highlighted below.

2.1 Admit underprivileged children for integrated general and vocational education in IGV (Feeder) schools

Figure 1: Enrolment Trend in Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools

UCEP Integrated General & Vocational Education implemented by the IGVE Component through its IGV (Feeder) Schools is effective and attractive to the community for its approach and features. UCEP believes that working children should be allowed to work while they learn. It also responds to the rights and needs of the target group without any discrimination. The schools run three shifts a day five days a week. Each shift is of three hours. Working children are able to attend the schools on their less busy hours without hampering their normal earning and thus can continue to support their families. The reports of external evaluators indicate that the standard of UCEP’s education is satisfactory and is ensuring quality education. These views of the external evaluators are supported by the excellent results of UCEP students in SSC (Vocational) held in the last two years.

With the expansion of UCEP programs, the number of IGV Schools increased from 43 in July 2008 to 48 in June 2009 with consequent increase in the number of students enrolled as given in figure 1.

Salient Features of Integrated General & Vocational Education Component

. Learning while working. 3.0 School hours per day. Brief academic session (120 school days). Abridged national curriculum. Basics of technical education included in curriculum from grade I-VIII . Schools in catchment areas. Social work support to the children and family. Linkage with the community. Computer course in all grades from I-VIII.

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2.0 Integrated General and Vocational EducationComponent

The Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools admits working children, children engaged in hazardous work, physically challenged children and street children. The schools provide them education in a child friendly environment without any bias towards colour, creed, religion or gender. The component had an average enrolment of 28,360 students in each session of six months in its 48 IGV Schools during the period of July’08 to June’09 (Table 1).

Table 1: Quantitative Progress and Achievements (IGV Schools)

During the reporting period an average total of 781 physically challenged children and street children were enrolled in the integrated general & vocational education program which was 2.75% of the total enrolment against the target of 1%.

In each session the average attendance of the students in IGV schools was 94.54% while the dropout was only 3.07%. The girls to boys’ ratio stood at 50:50. During this period, a total of 5536 students completed primary education (grade v) and another 4979 completed grade viii within 4.5 years of integrated general & vocational education course (Table 1).

Activities withTargets

(July 08 -December 08)

Activities withTargets

(January 09 -June 09)

29,201 students enrolled in IGV Schools

255 street children/ children with mild disabilities enrolled in each session

50% are girls5270 new students admitted

Minimumattendance 90%

Acceptable dropout 5%

2716 studentsgraduated from Grade-Vin eachsession2552 studentsgraduated from Grade-VIII in each session

AchievementsBoy Girl Total Average

14,602 14,762 29,364 28,360

445 313 758 781

Girl 50: Boy 50 50:502,665 2,719 5,384 4,945

94.36 95.23 94.80 94.54

3.19 2.99 3.09 3.07

1,395 1,393 2,788 5536 � (Total)

1,329 1,274 2,603 4979 (Total)

AchievementsBoy Girl Total

27,004 studentsenrolled in IGV Schools

13,596 13,760 27,356

242 street children/ children with mild disabilitiesenrolled in each session

424 380 804

50% are girls Girl 50: Boy 50

4,665 new studentsadmitted

2,281 2,225 4,506

Minimum attendance 90%

93.73 94.83 94.28

Acceptable dropout 5%

3.02 3 .07 3.05

2,661 studentsgraduated from Grade-V in eachsession

1,314 1,434 2,748

2,352 studentsgraduated from Grade-VIII in each session

1,148 1,228 2,376

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2.2 Involve skilled teachers in participatory approach to teaching and learning

From its inception, the IGVE Component provided quality education to the target group with the help of good teaching staff. Teacher/Staff development training is a regular practice in UCEP for ensuring the quality of education. During the reporting period, UCEP arranged “participatory approach of teaching and learning methods” training for the skill development of its teaching staff.

All IGV schools conduct coaching classes for class VIII students to prepare them for admission into Technical Schools, SSC vocational courses under BTEB and SSC course under Bangladesh Open University as study support program.

2.3 Develop and introduce updated curriculum

The Integrated General & Vocational Education component developed their curriculum in a condensed form following the curriculum and textbooks of the National Curriculum and Textbooks Board (NCTB). It has also developed a textbook on basics of technical education for the integrated education introduced in the IGV schools. During the reporting period some changes were made in the syllabus considering the needs of the children, employers and situation demands.

2.4 Introduce computer course

For preparing the students to adapt to the IT age of today UCEP has introduced computer literacy program in all grades in its schools. Qualified IT teachers have been employed to teach computer to the students according to the curriculum developed by UCEP.

Figure 2: Division wise Students Attendance and Dropout Rate in IGV Schools

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Demand of skilled workforce is increasing day by day at home and abroad. A developing country like Bangladesh needs to meet this demand for its sustainable development. The Technical Education component of UCEP-Bangladesh is working to contribute to the sustainable development of the society and the nation as a whole by creating skilled manpower through imparting of technical education to grade VIII UCEP graduates. UCEP is now a model organization at home and abroad for eliminating child labour and poverty through education and skills development training. Skills development training is provided to the graduates of general schools to transform them into technically skilled human resources thus increasing the availability of skilled manpower in the job market which is facing dire shortage of such personnel. The progress achieved by the Technical Education Component in this regard is given below as per the activities mentioned in the project document.

A total of 4,314 students got admitted into the 8 UCEP Technical Schools during the period July 08 - June 09. The average attendance of students in the schools was 96.62% while the dropout was only 2.32% per session. The girls to boys ratio in technical schools stood at 38:62 during the reporting period with a total of 3,958 students completing technical education (Table 2). Parents and guardians of students and the community are appreciative of UCEP technical education as it brings meaningful changes in the lives of the students and their families.

3.1. Continue offering marketable technical education

Salient Features of Technical Education

. Training while working. 4.2 hours per shift. 2 shifts a day. Emphasis on practical training . Use of Job sheets and handouts. On the job training (OJT). Curriculum review in consultation with employers. Trades based on market needs. Provide Tk. 400 per month to every student as work compensation

Figure 3: Enrolment Trend in Technical Schools.

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UCEP has increased the number of technical schools by establishing two new technical schools one at Sylhet, and the other at Gazipur during the reporting period. The Sylhet Technical School has been functioning from July 2008 and Gazipur Technical School will start its operation from July 2009. The average enrolment in the different technical schools is portrayed in figure 4 below.

The average attendance of the students in technical schools was 96.62% while the dropout was only 2.32%. The girls to boys ratio stood at 38:62. Attendance and dropout rate of technical schools during the reporting period is shown in figure 5.

Figure 2: Division wise Students Attendance and Dropout Rate in IGV Schools

Figure 4: Enrolment in Technical Schools

Activities with Targets

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Achievement Achievement Activities with Targets

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Boy Girl Total Boy Girl Total

4200 studentsenrolled in each session

2,569 1,563 4,132 2,789 1,707 4,496 4,314

2004 new students admitted

1,199 847 2,046 1,393 912 2,305 2,175

1,110 733 1,843 1,136 818 2,115 3,958 (Total)

Minimumattendance 95% 95.40 95.94 95.60 97.90 97.21 97.64 96.62

Acceptable dropout 3% 2.45 2.24 2.37 2.22 2.34 2.27 2.32

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Minimumattendance 95%

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3.2. SSC vocational course

UCEP introduced SSC (Vocational) Course in UCEP Mirpur Technical School in January 2005.The result of the first batch appearing in 2007 was very good as 59 students passed out of a total of 66 bringing the success rate to 89% against the national average of 51%.

The second batch of SSC (Voc) students appearing from Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna in March 2008 achieved an excellent result and among the best in the country, as 154 passed out of a total of 159 appeared. The pass rate was 97%, which was well above the national average of 62.88%.

The third batch of SSC (Voc) students appearing from Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna in March 2009 achieved a very good result as 161 passed out of a total of 178 appeared. The pass rate being 90.45% which was well above the national average of 70.90%. It may be mentioned here that the results achieved in the SSC (Voc) examination is also indicative of the quality of education being imparted in the IGV and Technical Schools of UCEP in spite of the 3 hours schooling for 4_ years upto grade VIII in the IGV schools. The trade wise result of the students is given below.

It may be further mentioned here that the SSC (Vocational) Course was introduced in Rajshahi Technical School in January 2009 and first batch will appear in 2011.

Figure 5: Student attendance and dropout rate in percentage in Technical Schools

Trade Appeared Passing Grade TotalPassed

PassingRateA+ A A- B

General Electrical Works 77 54 15 1 70 91.0%

General Mechanics 80 3 64 3 - 70 87.5%

Automotive 21 20 - 1 21 100.0%

Total 178 3 137 18 1 161 90.45%

Table 3: Progress and Achievements of SSC Vocational Results (2009)

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3.3. Higher Education Scheme (Continuing Technical education Program)

UCEP has taken up a new initiative in phase VI to provide financial support for higher education to its SSC (Voc) graduates. During the reporting period, 88 out of the 161 SSC (Voc) graduates of the third batch who were successful in SSC (Voc) exam held in 2009 were admitted in different polytechnic institutes for Diploma Engineering Course. As per project document, UCEP is to provide financial support to the top 10 graduates of each UCEP technical school. The rest are now being supported by sponsorships from individuals and foundations. The total number of UCEP graduates studying in Diploma Engineering Courses at the moment is 127.

3.4. Revise and update curricula of technical education

Education brings benefits to both the society and the organization. It makes important contributions, economically as well as socially. Technical School graduates to be able to contribute to the society have to be well trained in the skills required by the society for which a study of the market demands is very essential.

The teaching staff of the Technical Schools also developed teaching aids, job sheets and handouts in accordance to the changes made in the syllabus and curriculum.

Market study and market need analysis is a regular task of UCEP for determining suitable trades and curriculum for the technical schools. Revising the syllabus and curricula for the existing trades is an important task, which is carried out every year. The curricula of various trades is upgraded and enhanced to meet the job market needs and demands.

Experts of the Bangladesh Technical Education Board were consulted and a number of discussion meetings were held with students, instructors, Employers and Field Service Officers, members of Employers Committee and Advisory Councils during the period for updating the curricula.

Trades of Technical Schools1. Auto Mechanics2. Welding & Fabrication3. Machinist4. Plumbing and Pipe Fitting5. Electronic Technology6. Industrial Electrical & Electronic Control7. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning8. Offset Printing Technology9. Industrial Wood Working10. Tailoring and Industrial Sewing Operation11. Industrial Wool Knitting Operation12. Garments Finishing & Quality Control13. Industrial Garments Machine Mechanics14. Textile Weaving Mechanics15. Textile Spinning Mechanics16. Textile Knitting Mechanics

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4.1 Support the graduates of technical schools to start their own business enterprises or approach favourable employers for wage employment

The Employment and Field Services Component provides support to the UCEP technical school graduates for gainful employment. The component carried out its promotional activities through an up dated database of potential employers of different trades. The EFS team members maintain linkage with the prospective employers through regular visits of industry and enterprises in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Barisal. They also collect the employers demand and ensure the supply of skilled workers. The team encourages and motivates the employers for better wages for their employees and emphasizes on gender issues. During the reporting period the activities undertaken by the component are given below.

Sl Activities Number Location/ Division Remarks

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Organizing job hunting days 90 days Dhaka, Chittgong, �Khulna, Rajshahi �Barisal and Sylhet

8,474 skilled technician needed

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Dhaka, Chittgong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal

Duration: 3 days

Job counselling to UCEP �graduates

Dhaka, Chittgong, Khulna, Rajshahi Barisal and Sylhet

Follow-up of employed �graduates.

Dhaka, Chittgong, Khulna, Rajshahi Barisal

Employers Day / Job Fair Dhaka, Chittgong, Khulna, Rajshahi Barisal

Job Market Survey Dhaka, Chittgong, Khulna, Rajshahi Barisal and Sylhet

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4.1.1 Marketing for employment

Marketing of UCEP graduates to employers is an important task of EFS component. This requires making new contacts with employers, maintaining old contacts and having a data base of such contacts with details. Widening of contacts with employers, means widening the employment scope of UCEP graduates.

A wide-ranging job market survey was carried out for updating the lists of new and gender sensitive employers. A chart of the employment from July’08 to June’09 is given in the Table 5 below.

4.1.2 Employers committee meeting

Employers Committee Meetings organised by the EFS section is very important for obtaining feedback about the quality of training as well as the performance of the graduates in workplaces.

The committees are usually formed on the basis of area and trade. Usually the meetings are held once in six months. During the reporting period the EFS Component organized 16 employers’ committee meetings in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi. The issues discussed in the meetings were as follows.

❖ Demand of skills in the job market

❖ Expansion of industrial sectors and creation of new market demand

❖ Fixation of Employees’ salary/wages

❖ Health, hygiene and safety of the workplace

❖ Turnover of UCEP graduates from jobs

❖ Rights of the employees, good governance and gender issues

❖ Employment of skilled girls in non-traditional jobs in mills and factories.

❖ Attitude and behaviour of employees

❖ Quality of skill training imparted to UCEP students.

❖ Suggestions for improvement of skills training in UCEP technical schools.

4.1.3 Job hunting days

The Employment and Field Services Component conducts job promotional activities by observing “Job Hunting Days” on a regular basis. It is a process for searching potential employers and suitable job vacancies. The EFS component carried out 90 job-hunting days involving Employment Support Officers, Employment and Field Service Officers and the technical school graduates in Dhaka, Chittagong Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet. A total of 8474 job opportunities were identified during the reporting period.

July 2008-June 2009

Job seekers Achievements

Boy Girl Total Boy Girl Total %

2112 1315 3427 2043 1210 3253 95%

Table 5: Employment of UCEP graduates.

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4.1.4 Job market survey

Job market survey is an important means for exploring new employers and updating the employers' list. A total of 625 employers were contacted during the reporting period. During the survey the demand for UCEP technical graduates and profiles of the employers were explored. The survey revealed that the demand for technicians for the Garments, Electrical and Electronics, Machinist & Fabrication trades had increased.

4.1.5 Prepare profiles of job vacancies

The EFS component prepared profiles of 5572 vacancies in trades which are available at UCEP.

4.1.6 Prepare profile of potential gender sensitive employers

UCEP stresses on the issue of the human rights and good governance in workplaces. The EFS team encourages and motivates the employers regarding the rights of employees and gender issues. Profiles of 185 potential gender sensitive employers were prepared during the period.

4.2 Prepare children through mock interviews and job counselling

EFS component provides job counselling to the students of technical schools on job market, behavioural aspects in workplaces, ways to search for jobs, disadvantages of frequent changes of job, writing CVs and applications to employers. The students are also made aware about time management and how to behave with employers. The component arranges mock interviews for the technical graduates as part of their preparation for jobs. Mock interviews are very helpful in getting employment. A total of 3815 students were prepared through mock tests and interviews during the reporting period.

Particulars Target Achievements

Table 6: Quantitative Achievements of EFS Component (July’08-June’09)

Income raised within six months after employment (all graduates) 80% 308%

Contact with new employers 100 765

Employers Committee meetings 16 16

Job hunting days 90 90

Potential gender sensitive employers listed 100 185

Prepare profile of job vacancies 4000 5572

Follow-up on profile of job vacancies 4000 4366

Mock Interview 3815 3815

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UCEP believes that a child friendly environment is a vital pre-condition for ensuring quality education. It ensures all possible facilities for grooming the children without any bias to gender, caste or creed. These underprivileged children treat the school as their second home and expect motherly care and congenial academic environment. Assessing the need of the children UCEP strengthened Children’s Councils in all schools to inspire them and to help them in expressing their rights.

5.1 Strengthen Child Council activities in all schools for development of the programs

UCEP Children’s Councils in each of the schools actively participated in all children related discussion sessions, workshops, and seminars. It undertook initiatives to develop the school environment and quality of education alongside promoting child rights within the community. The Councils conducted around 190 meetings to discuss issues related to child rights. The main activities of the children’s councils were the following.

❖ Publication of news letter titled “Voice of the Children”

❖ Organizing birth registration and blood grouping campaign

❖ Provided feedback on syllabus/curriculum in curriculum review meetings

❖ Maintaining school library

❖ Participation in community meetings

❖ Advocating in favour of child rights

❖ Organizing motivational classes for irregular and problematic students

5.2 Strengthen performing art groups within UCEP UCEP strengthened its cultural team providing musical instruments and opportunities in its schools. Performing art groups of the divisions arranged more than 201 cultural programs, 25 street dramas and focus group discussions (FGD) depicting Child Right issues and observed national/international events. The print media and audience highly appreciated their performances.

5.3 Organize workshops/ consultative meetings/ community meetings involving all stakeholders (GOs / NGOs, policy makers, industrialists, members of the civil society and others)

Being a Child Rights Organization UCEP is aware of the importance of advocacy in the community regarding the rights of the child. As a regular task of the divisions and schools, UCEP arranged 180 community meetings, 90 coordination meetings with community leaders for mass awareness on CRC and human rights during the reporting period. Community leaders and guardians were encouraged to unite towards implementation of the rights of education and other basic rights of the children.

5.4 Disseminate documented information of UCEP successes/lessons learned / innovations to MoPME/ DSS / MoLE / BTEB / DTE

UCEP disseminates its information, facts, data and experiences to the representatives of GOs/NGOs/civil societies through attendance in different seminars, workshops and conferences. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME), the Directorate of Non-Formal Education and the Bangladesh Technical

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Education Board (BTEB) were very cooperative and helpful in this regard. High officials of GoB and NGOs distinguished national and international guests frequently visit UCEP to know and learn about the successes and achievements of the programs.

5.5 Mobilize community for implementation of child policy

UCEP undertook a number of activities to draw the attention of the civil society including the policy makers, social think-tanks, politicians industrialists and a cross section of community people for formulation of appropriate child policy so that all children, especially the underprivileged children could enjoy equal rights irrespective of socio-economic conditions. Two of such activities are mentioned below.

Street Drama. All schools organized street dramas depicting child right issues and the role of civil society in implementing CRC at different points of the metropolitan cities of Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Barisal. The cultural troupes and art groups in all divisions drew appreciation for their performance and created much enthusiasm in the community.

Community/Parents Meeting. UCEP schools organized 180 community and 123 parents meetings to disseminate the various issues relating to the rights of the child. Parents and guardians expressed their opinions and views regarding the progress of their children, future prospects, job placement, danger of engagement of children in risky jobs and child and mother care. The meetings were found to be very effective for maintaining high attendance and a positive attitude towards education of girls.

5.6 Strengthen promotional activities to protect child rights in the society

Promotional activities are very important to educate and motivate the people regarding protection of child rights and human rights. UCEP included human rights and good governances section to ensure good governance in the organization. Quarterly magazines namely Kochikantha, Bonchito Saishob and Unmesh were printed and published regularly from the divisions for building awareness regarding protection of child rights.

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The HR component manages the Human Resource of the organization on the basis of the strategy and requirements in line with the vision and mission of UCEP. It formulates HR policy plans for career development of staff. It ensures fairness, transparency and equality in the selection of staff for the organization. The component nurtures potential, promotes innovations, change and quality of staff. It also helps in developing corporate culture through performance appraisal, capacity building, handling of stresses and grievances and appreciation of the work of employees.

The major functions of HRM Component are as follows.

❖ Staff recruitment and selection

❖ Maintaining staff database

❖ Training need assessment of staff

❖ Design and development of training modules/manuals

❖ Conducting and arranging training for staff and teachers at home and abroad

The HRM Component carried out the following activities as per the project document during the reporting period.

6.1. Provide training for professional developmentHuman Resource Management Component conducted and arranged in-house training, training at home and abroad in accordance with the training needs assessment for professional development of the field level and management staff. During the reporting period the HRM Component conducted training for 254 field staff on Teachers Basic Training, training on Teaching Mathematics and orientation on SME Credit Program, UNCRC etc.

Teaching staff and head office staff were sent to other organizations for training as per need assessment reports. Members of the senior management team were also sent abroad for training on ‘Integration of Human Rights in Development Programs’ and ‘Financial Management Training and Good Governance’. School Administrators, Employment and Field Services Officers and Program Officers were sent abroad for training on NGO Management and Child Labor.

In-house trainingDuring the reporting period 407 staff from head office, divisional offices and schools received trainings from HRM component. Training modules were developed in the light of the training need assessment reflecting the needs of the organization and the target group. The main objective of the training was to develop professional and technical skills of the staff with special emphasis on better implementation of project activities .The in-house training provided to UCEP staff and teachers are given below.

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External training in countryDonor partners and other NGOs sometimes offer training free of cost. UCEP nominates personnel for such in-country training. The training provided to UCEP staff in other organizations within the country is given in the table below.

Name of the Course

Training on Effective Social WorkInstructors' Basic Skills TrainingFinancial Management & Standard Procedure

Advocacy for ensuring CRC through Social Mobilization

Workshop on Procurement Process & Store KeepingOrientation of Procurement officerOrientation of Asst. Instructor, Garments UnitOrientation on ME Credit programUNCRC

Training on CRC with specific reference to LCS ProgramTNA Workshop on Teaching MathematicsTraining on Teaching MathematicsTeachers' Basic TrainingReview meeting on developing modules on math trainingOrientation Course for National Child Council (NCC) membersTOT on Teaching MathematicsOrientation on Uniformity in Financial activities & Accounting Procedure of UCEP Bangladesh

Total 407311

No. of Participants(July 08 - June 09)

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NCC members of LCS Project Phase-I

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Div. Accountants from TS, FS, �HO, Plan & SKT

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Training abroad Staff of UCEP undergo training abroad under scholarship programs provided by the Government, Development Partners, and from the budget allocated for training to meet the special requirements of UCEP. The staff also travel abroad to attend meetings and seminars on invitation from donor organizations or world bodies. The details of the overseas training and study tours and attendance in meetings are given below.

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SDC Outcome Workshop

Stakeholder Meeting

Reflection & Exchange Workshop with Danida HRGG Partners on Gender Equality

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Child labor Thematic Partners meeting 02 PO, HRGG, EFS

Seminar on Human Resources 07 Div. Cord, DTS-I, IT Development in ICT for Digital Centre-In- charge, DTS- Bangladesh I, KTS, CTS-I, II, RTS, STS

Panel Discussion on Mainstreaming Education for Children with Disabilities 01 DPO Trg.

Accounts & Financial Management 02 APO (ME)

National Training Session in the field of Vocational & Technical Training 01 UA

Accounts & Financial Management 01 APO (ME)

Workshop on Competency BaseTraining Program 01 UA (Automobile)

Workshop on Developing Handbook on Positive Discipline 01 DPO (Trg)

Basic Photography 01 DPO Comm.

Gender Training Workshop 01 PO-HRGG

Workshop on quality Education & CRC 01 PO-HRGG

Micro Credit Management 01 APO (SME)

Basic training on UNCRC 01 MO, DPO, APO

A Child Of One's Own 01 PO, HRGG

Participatory Monitoring & Impact Evaluation of Development Programs. 01 DPO-RD

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Div. Coordinator, PO, SA, UA, DPO, APODiv. Accountant, Secretary to D (Prog./CA)

Conference on Decent work (Norway) Executive Director

Strategic Development Approaches for SustainingCommunity Based Project (Philippines)

Director (Prog/CA), Manager (IGVE, ARMHRM, FA)

Up gradation of Education System (India) UA, SA

Training on Instructional Skill Development (Nepal)

PO, Div-Coordinator, UA, AUA, Instructor

School Management & Leadership (India) SA, ASA, Teacher

School Management & Leadership (India)

PO, Div-Coordinator, SA, ASA, APOTeacher, Prog. Asstt.

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The SME credit Component looks after the SME/ME credit program that was incorporated in the Mainstream Program from July 2007 to support the self employment of UCEP graduates who have gained experience through wage employment and are over 18 years of age. The funding for the credit facilities are provided by PKSF under its terms and conditions. This program opened up new opportunities for the disadvantaged children to start their own enterprises which can also provide wage employment to fresh graduates of UCEP. The gain is hence two fold. One, it creates vacancies the new entrepreneurs create by quitting their wage employment and two, it creates job opportunities for wage employment of fresh graduates in the new enterprises. This program is also a very good example of partnership between an NGO and a financial institution both of which are working for the elimination of child labour and social upliftment of the poor. The status of the SME/ME Credit program is shown in table 10 below.

Table - 10 Present Status of SME Credit Program as on Jun 09

Total MemberBorrowersNumber of LoanTotal SavingsLoan disbursed (cumulative)Loan outstandingRate of Recovery (RR) %Service Charge EarnedAverage loan sizeAverage loan outstandingCapital allocation PKSF

Welfare TrustService ChargeTotalPKSFLoan repayment

Total capital

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The Administration and Resource Mobilization Component of UCEP carries out its activities with an objective to strengthen the resource mobilization and to search for ways and means to make the best and rational use of available resources. The Component is also assigned to perform the activities of general administration of UCEP-Bangladesh. The various activities that are performed by the component are given below.

8.1 Administrative services control❖ Performing all the administrative works and services for the different components and sections of UCEP❖ Supervising the periodical maintenance of UCEP vehicles, following up their repairs and monitoring

fuel consumption of vehicles❖ Supervising the works of UCEP support staff❖ Following up the component's requests for stationary, printed materials and stamps

8.2 General register control❖ Receiving all incoming and outgoing letters and correspondents of UCEP❖ Ensuring the distributions of letters to the addressees inside and outside the UCEP ❖ Keeping letters, documentations and formalities

8.3 Building construction and maintenance❖ Performing all the construction, development works and maintenance of UCEP establishments at

different divisions ❖ Renovating works of UCEP infrastructures ❖ Supervising the construction works and following up the architectural design and layout of new

construction

8.4 Undertake resource mobilizing activitiesThe Resource Mobilization activities under the ARM Component are taken up with a view to gradually achieve sustainability of the programs. Some of the Resource Mobilization activities that are taken up are given below.

❖ Sponsorships and fund raising❖ Personal contact with local philanthropists for donation ❖ Invitation to local philanthropists to visit UCEP programs❖ Sponsorship for students from sponsors at home and abroad❖ Organize different events for fund raising

8.5 Income generating projectsUnder the close supervision of ARM component UCEP has been operating the following income-generating projects.

❖ UCEP Printing Press❖ UCEP Automobile Servicing Centre❖ UCEP IT Centre

8.6 Income generation through Annual Painting ExhibitionUCEP organized a painting competition amongst all its students in the reporting period. The selected paintings from the competition were displayed in an exhibition at the premises of UCEP Head Office at Mirpur. The paintings were judged by the renowned artist Professor Shishir Bhattacharjee of Dhaka University.

The paintings were sponsored by individuals or corporate bodies for printing of their greeting cards, visiting cards, desk calendars etc.

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8.7 Construction of UCEP-Cheyne Tower

UCEP is constructing a six-storied multipurpose complex in a prime spot at 115, Segunbagicha, Dhaka. UCEP intends to rent out each of the floors to reputed Private Banks, Multinational Companies, International NGOs and National/Govt./Private organizations. This endeavor is a part of generating funds for the programs.

Research and Development (RD) section, an essential organ of UCEP, was introduced as a separate section in the year 2007. This section usually undertakes action research, short-term evaluation studies, impact studies, baseline survey, labor market survey, feasibility study and so on. The findings of UCEP research help to achieve programs objectives through modifying and improving the program strategies and identifying new programmatic issues. Others also find UCEP research useful for policy and academic purposes. The RD section also undertakes research in collaboration with different research institutions/universities.

Quality and process monitoring of UCEP programs including developing tools, collecting and analyzing data and submitting to the management regularly for decision making is also the responsibility of the RD Section.

As a part of e-Governance, the RD section is also responsible for maintaining information flow through WAN based management information system (MIS) including analyzing and presenting information to the management as required. This section monitors the total network and Internet services and provides technical supports of hardware and software applications to all divisions. Organizational Information and Communication Technology (ICT) requirement analysis is also controlled by the RD section.

RD maintains network with renowned and reputed national and international research organizations and agencies in a communicative and consultative manner with a view to share updated and innovative ideas beyond the traditional dimensions of research.

The Human Rights and Good Governance section works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Executive Director. The section is mainly responsible for monitoring and ensuring human rights and good governance at all operational levels of UCEP. The section also covers:

- The practice of human rights and good governance inside the organization.- Women empowerment.- Raising Voice against discriminations, abuse and exploitation

The HRGG section of UCEP-Bangladesh has been working to ensure all the major requirements of good governance like participation, consensus orientation, accountability, transparency, responsiveness, effectiveness and efficiency, equity and inclusiveness and the rule of law. Besides, the HRGG section works to promote gender equality in accordance with the approved UCEP Gender Policy throughout its programs. Some of the main tasks of the HRGG section are the following.

- Gender mainstreaming- Increasing women's participation and representation- Gender integration into interventions and services- Gender integration into training activities- Regular monitoring of gender mainstreaming issues and evaluates them for improvement - Child Rights and Human Rights in UCEP Schools and Offices.

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The first phase of 'Let Children Speak – (LCS)' was a 3 - year special project of UCEP funded by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) which was implemented in 8 districts through 16 partner NGOs (PNGOs) up to May 2007. Based on the success, UCEP - Bangladesh incorporated Child Rights & Advocacy (CRA) in its mainstream program from phase VI creating a separate section with a view to continue and expand the activities of 'Let Children Speak (LCS)' program all over Bangladesh. Accordingly, in early 2008 the program was started with the name Let Children Speak, phase - II with 24 partner NGOs in 10 districts. The list of the partner NGOs is given below.Child Rights & Advocacy Program

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Development Initiative for Social Advancement (DISA)

ARAM Foundation

Shonirvar Nari Kallyan Sangstha (SNKS)

Social Development Organization (SEDO)

Centre for Advancement Program (CAP)

Maitree Palli Unnayan Sangathan (MPUS)

Foundation for Human Development (FHD)

RISDA Bangladesh

KIRARA NO KAI

Agrodut Foundation

Gono Milan Foundation (GMF)

Shusamaj Foundation

Manob Kallyan Sangstha (MKS)

Association for Advancement & Development (AAD)

Bright Bangladesh Forum (BBF)

Joint Advancement for National Technical Assistance (JANATA)

Organization for the Poor Community Advancement (OPCA)

Rangamati Development Associates (RDA)

Reliant Women Development Organization (RWDO)

Srimangol Foundation

Rural and Urban Poor's Partner for Social Advancement (RUPSHA)

Swadesh Unnayan Kendra (SUK)

Shanti Uddyog Trust (SUT)

Association For Sanitation And Economic Development (ASED)

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AchievementsThe achievements of the child advocates of the LCS program during the reporting period are given in the table below.

1. Children motivated to attend schools 1,517

2. Child brought out from hazardous child labour 2,067

3. Early marriage prevented 375

4. Child trafficking prevented 236

5. People made aware of child rights and human rights 2,80,000

Issue Addressed Number

ObjectiveTo raise the voice of the children against all sorts of abuse, exploitation and discrimination affecting their lives.

GoalTo contribute to the elimination of all forms of abuse, exploitation and discrimination affecting children's lives in Bangladesh.

PurposeThe rights of the disadvantaged children will be promoted and protected in 10 districts through active participation of the children and community.

Development Objectives of the Program Child rights promotion, protection and good governance enhanced in Bangladesh.

Major Objectives❖ To raise voice of the children regarding their rights.❖ To build capacity of the children to development leadership qualities.❖ To build capacity of the partner organizations dealing with child right issues.❖ To establish data banks/information center in 10 districts to collect and analyse data/information on

child right issues with regard to disadvantaged children specially working children.❖ To make networking framework between partner NGOs and stakeholders at local level.❖ To create parents, community leaders, employers and local government organizations aware on CRC

and encourage them to allow the children to exercise their rights.❖ To assist partner NGOs to incorporate CRC in their development programs.

StakeholdersDirect Stakeholder: Disadvantaged children especially working children in the targeted area are the primary direct stakeholders of the program.

Indirect Stakeholder: Partners/guardian of the targeted children and the community and employer of the targeted areas are the primary indirect stakeholders of the program.

Secondary Direct Stakeholder: Development Partners, UCEP - Bangladesh and 20 partner organizations in 10 districts are the secondary direct stakeholders while all of them are directly involved with the project to achieve the program outputs.

Secondary Indirect Stakeholder: Civil society such as community key persons, local government institutions, political leaders, social workers, local administration, teachers, religious leaders, Go/NGO and media are the secondary indirect stakeholders of the program.

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Her Royal Highness Princes Alexandra zu Sayn-Wittgensten of Denmark visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School on 24 February 2009

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The Communications Section works under the Directorate of Corporate Affairs. The Section is primarily responsible for networking while the major activities include:

.Linkages with GO, NGOs, INGOs and the media..Advocate UCEP Programs at the community and national levels through the electronic and print media at home and abroad..Organize and publish printed materials of UCEP. .Arrange and cover all important visits and study tours of different organizations and individuals from home and abroad.

UCEP gives priority to strengthening its network and ensuring wide publicity of its activities to promote understanding and acceptance of the Programs in all walks of the society and influence the policy-making mechanisms. During this period, UCEP maintained excellent working relations with different national and international networking bodies. Visits by the foreign and local dignitaries increased manifold during the reporting period which is an indicator of increasing interest in the UCEP model of education and also a testimony to its success in contributing to the society. The print and the electronic media were aware of the impact of the UCEP Programs and extended full support to UCEP.

Events and Visits at UCEP

Events

Participation in the 20th National Junior Boxing competition. Three students of UCEP-Basher Adda School, Rajshahi Feeder Schools Division (RFSD) participated in the 20th National Junior Boxing competition organized by Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation from 10-14 July 2008 at the National Boxing Stadium, Dhaka. Md. Rakib Sheikh (class V) won the silver medal while Md. Ramjan Ali (class VI) and Md. Abdul Kuddus (class VII) won bronze medals.

Blood Donation Program. UCEP-Bangladesh and Bangladesh Thallaseamia Hospital (BTH) jointly organized a daylong blood donation program on 17 July 2008 at UCEP Cheyne Hall. A total of 18 bags of blood has been collected from the teachers, staffs and instructors. The blood collected by BTH is used for the treatment of critical Thallaseamia patients most of whom are children.

Scholarship Examination. Seven students of UCEP-A.K. Khan School, Kalurghat, Chittagong Feeder School Division (CFSD), appeared in the scholarship examination organized by the Bangladesh Teachers’ Association (BTA), Chittagong in December 2007. Out of them two students (Ayesha Akhter, class vi and Skilful Islam, class v) obtained scholarships in grade-B and were awarded certificates and prizebond of Tk. 200 each on August 22, 2008.

22nd Death Anniversary of L. A. Cheyne Observed. All IGV and Technical Schools observed the 22nd Death Anniversary of its founder Lindsay Allan Cheyne on 15th September 2008 with due solemnity. As a mark of respect, students and staff members of UCEP IGV and Technical schools placed floral wreaths at his grave at Narinda cemetery.

Annual Painting Exhibition. The Annual painting Exhibition-2008 was held at UCEP Head Office premises from 20 August to 30 September 2008. Selected paintings from all the general and technical school divisions of UCEP were displayed in the exhibition.�Essay competition on "Abuse of Girls and our responsibility to protect them”. Mr. Al-Amin, and Monir Hossain students of class V and VIII respectively of UCEP Tamiz Uddin School, Dhalpur Dhaka won the first prize in essay competition titled 'Abuse of Girls and our responsibility to protect them' under group ‘A’ and 'B' respectively. The competition was organized by the National Female Child Advocacy Forum (NFCA) on 30 September 2008 in observance of ‘Female Child Day’.

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Launching of UCEP Lottery 2008. Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor of the Caretaker Government, Brigadier General (Retd.) M. A. Malek formally launched UCEP Lottery - 2008 on 05 Oct 08 at the Press Club at 1000 hrs. Renowned child specialist Prof. Dr. M. R Khan, Chairperson of UCEP BoG Mr. A.G.M. Shamsul Kamal, Immediate Past Chairperson Mr. M. Sirajul Islam, Vice Chairperson Lt. Col. Hesamuddin, psc (Retd.), members of UCEP Board of Governors Professor M. Hafizul Islam, Mr. H. T. Imam and UCEP Association member Mr. J. L. Bhowmik were present in the program.

Inaugural ceremony of UCEP Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School. Inaugural ceremony of UCEP Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School was held on 19 Oct 08. Her Excellency Dr. Dora Rapold, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh was the chief guest. Ambassador of Norway Ms. Ingeborg Stofring, Former Minister Mr. AMA Muhith, members of UCEP Association and UCEP BoG, and the elites of Sylhet attended the ceremony.

Child Rights Week 2008. Chittagong Feeder Schools Division organized a colorful rally in observance of Child Rights Week 2008 followed by submission of a memorandum to the Divisional Commissioner, Chittagong regarding different issues of child rights on 20 October 2008. The other Feeder School Divisions observed the week by organizing cultural programs, drawing competitions, craft shows etc

Meeting of the Employers Committee of Dhaka. Employers committee of Dhaka held a meeting on 27 Oct 08 at Dhaka Technical School–I. About sixty five employers including the Chairperson of Employers Committee of UCEP-Plan Project attended the meeting. The representative of Sino Bangla a packing company committed to take about 300 graduates of any trade from UCEP. Some of the employers also met the consultants for the Strategic Plan for UCEP programs who were then present in the UCEP Head Office.

Art competition. Ayesha Khatun, student of UCEP-Momena Bokhsh School, Rajshahi Feeder Schools Division(RFSD) participated in an Art competition organized by Agroduth Protibondhi Sanghsta at Shaheb Bazar, Rajshahi on 15.10.08 and won the second prize.

Art competition. Twelve students of UCEP- Khulna Feeder Schools Division (KFSD) participated in an Art competition arranged by Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Khulna on 17.10.08. Sharmin Akter a student of class VII of UCEP Sonadanga School won the third prize in the competition.

Participation of Physically Challenged UCEP Students. Eleven physically challenged students of Chittagong Feeder Schools Division (CFSD) participated in the fourth Chittagong Divisional Sports at M.A. Aziz Stadium on 23.10.08 organized by the Chittagong Society for the Disabled (CSD). UCEP students won 3 first prizes, 4 second prizes and 4 third prizes.

Launching Ceremony of the Baseline Survey Report of Let Children Speak Phase-II. The launching ceremony of the baseline survey report of ‘Let Children Speak’ phase - II Program of Child Rights & Advocacy Section was held in Gazipur (Tongi), Sherpur, Sirajganj, Kurigram, Satkhira and Bagerhat on 01, 04, 06, 08, 12 and 13 Nov 08 respectively. Advocate Azmat Ullah Khan Mayor, Tongi Pourashava attended the function as Chief Guest at Tongi, Ms. Kamrun Nahar, DC Sherpur, Mr. Ashraf Ali DC Sirajganj, Mr. Mahbubur Rahman DC Kurigram, Mr. Mizanur Rahman DC Satkhira and Mr. Aporoop Chowdhury DC Bagerhat were present in the respective functions as chief guests. The baseline survey was carried out by an external consultant and was focused to find out the issues for implementation of the LCS project. The LCS project is being implemented in 10 districts through 24 NGOs.

National Conference. The Executive Director attended a National Conference on the findings of a recent survey on ‘Present and Future demand for Industry Skills’ organized by ILO on 13 Nov 08. The conference was followed by an interactive discussion on specific Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for different enterprises that would help design a range of workplace training programs focusing ‘on the job learning’ and productivity which was the main task of TVET reform project of ILO. The development partners and a good number of NGOs attended the conference.

Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP - BMET Hotel Management and Catering Institute. The foundation laying ceremony of UCEP-BMET Hotel Management and Catering Institute, Alampur, Sylhet

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was held on 25 Nov 08. The Honorable Advisor, Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare & Overseas Employment Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury was the chief guest. Representatives of the British High Commission led by Mr. Neil Angell, Director General of BMET Mr. Md. Abdul Malek and elites from Sylhet which included Mr. Kabir Chowdhury, the Vice Chancellor of the Metropolitan University Sylhet were present during the ceremony. The Chairperson UCEP BoG Mr. A.G.M. Shamsul Kamal and Vice-Chairperson UCEP BoG Lt. Col. Hesamuddin Ahmed, psc (Retd.) were also present on the occasion.

UCEP Employers' Day- 2008. Employment and field services component of UCEP Dhaka unit organized Employers' Day-2008 on 27 November at Cheyne Hall. Dr. Abdullhel Bari, Chairman, Ananda Group and Mr. A. Z. M Azizur Rahman, General Manager, Dhaka Export Processing Zone (EPZ) were present as the Chief Guest and Special Guest respectively on the occasion.

20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of UCEP Association. The 20th annual general meeting of UCEP Association was held on 4 December 2008 at the Head Office of UCEP Bangladesh. Dr. Ubaidur Rob and Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCA were elected as the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively of the Board of Governors of UCEP-Bangladesh for the period of Jan 09-Dec 10. The other 5 members of the new Board were Professor M. Hafizul Islam, Mr. C. M Murshed, Mr. Chaklader Mansurul Alam, Mr. Jitendra Lal Bhowmik and Dr. Mehtab Khanam.

Cultural Squad. The Cultural Squad of Dhaka Feeder Schools Division-II performed cultural programs (solo songs, group songs, dances etc.) at the auditorium of Muktijhudha Museum on 14 December 2008 organized by Muktijhudha Museum.

March Past & Display. Rajshahi Feeder Schools Division (RFSD) took part in the events of March-past & Display in observance of the National Victory Day organized by the Rajshahi District Administration at the local stadium on 16 December 2008. UCEP students won the 1st and 2nd prize in the above events respectively.

Mother Teresa Research Council Gold Medal. Mother Teresa Research Council Gold Medal was awarded to the Executive Director Brig. Gen. Aftab Uddin Ahmad (Retd.) in a ceremony held on 17 Dec 08. The chief guest of the occasion was Justice Habibur Rahman Khan the Chairman of the Truth Commission while the Chairperson of the UCEP Board of Governors Mr. A.G.M. Shamsul Kamal was one of the special guests in the ceremony. The event was telecast in the TV Channels, ATN, BTV, Channel – I, My TV and Bangla Vision.

Banglavision's program on UCEP Children. Satellite TV channel Bangla Vision telecast an entertainment program for school children titled ØØFm� T�JPxr mJKyPr" on children of UCEP-Ismail School, Shah Ali Bagh, Dhaka from 27 to 30 January 2009 and on 01.02.09. The program was designed with cultural events, extra curricular activities of the students and an interview with the ED.

SSC Voc Program Launched in Rajshahi Technical School (RTS). SSC Voc Program was started in Rajshahi Technical School (RTS) with 60 students in General Mechanics and General Electric trades from Jan 09 after obtaining affiliation with BTEB. This was the 4th Technical School of UCEP under the affiliation of Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) where SSC Voc program is being conducted.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between I-K Foundation, VAB_NJ, D-Net, UCEP and CSDC to establish a Computer Learning Centre (CLC) in A.K. Khan -UCEP Technical School, Chittagong. A MoU was signed between IK-Foundation, VAB_NJ, D Net, UCEP and CSDC for establishing a CLC in AK Khan UCEP Technical School on 05 Feb 2009. As per the agreement four computers were donated to the IT centre along with a multimedia projector. D-Net provided training to two UCEP Instructors for training on IT program. The curriculum for the training was developed by D-Net and integrated with the IT Curriculum of UCEP technical school.

17th UCEP Donor Consortium Meeting. The 17th Meeting of UCEP Donor Consortium was held on 16 February 2009 at UCEP Head Office, Dhaka. Representatives of Department for International Development (DFID), The Royal Danish Embassy (DANIDA), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Save the Children Sweden-Denmark (SCSD), The 1st Secretary of Royal

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Netherlands Embassy Mr. Theo Oltheten and Members of UCEP Board of Governors and UCEP RDC were present in the meeting. The meeting was also attended by representatives from all tiers and levels of UCEP staff and teachers. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Barbara Payne, of DFID the chair of UCEP Donor Consortium.

Prize Distribution Ceremony of UCEP Lottery 2008. The prize distribution ceremony of UCEP-Lottery-2008 was held in the UCEP-Head Office, Mirpur, Dhaka on 1 March 2009. Dr. Ubaidur Rob, Chairperson, UCEP-Board of Governors was present as the chief guest. Mr. M. Sirajul Islam, Chairperson, RDC, Mr. A.G.M. Shamsul Kamal, Immediate Past Chairperson and Prof. M. Hafizul Islam, Member, UCEP BoG were present during the ceremony.

Mr. Nure Alam, ticket no T 0203846, Mr. Nazrul Islam Khan, ticket no. L 0123232 and Mr. Abu Taiyab Kalam, ticket no. N 0523104 won the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize respectively.

Advisory Council Meeting in Rajshahi. Advisory Council Meeting in Rajshahi was held on 02 March 2009. After the meeting, members of Advisory Council visited all the IGVE and Technical Schools in Rajshahi. They expressed appreciation of the UCEP programs.

Inauguration of DTS-II. His Excellency Mr Einar H Jensen, the Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh inaugurated the newly constructed UCEP-Jatrabari Technical School (DTS-II) Complex at Matuail, Jatrabari, Dhaka on 18 March 2009. In the inauguration ceremony, Director ILO Ms Boonpala, UCEP Board and Association Members, and representatives of UCEP Donor Consortium were present. It may be mentioned here that DTS-II was started on a small scale in July 2006 at Jurain on a rented building and it was shifted to its newly constructed building on 01 March 2009.

UCEP-Plan Project Job Fair-2009. UCEP-Plan Project organized a “JOB FAIR” at the premises of UCEP Head Office Mirpur on 23 March 2009. The objective of the fair was to promote job placement of its graduates. Mr. Kamran T. Rahman President Bangladesh Employers’ Federation was present on the occasion as the Chief Guest. A good number of Employers from different organizations were present on the occasion. At the end of the session all the participants visited the stalls of different trades and talked with graduates and expressed interest to appoint UCEP graduates.

Blood Donation Program. UCEP-Bangladesh and Bangladesh Thallaseamia Hospital (BTH) jointly organized a daylong blood donation program on 20 April 2009 at UCEP Cheyne Hall. A total number of 35 bags of blood were collected. UCEP staff from different schools and Head office donated their blood. Collected blood will be used for the treatment of critical thallaseamia patients most of whom are children.

UCEP participation in the Education Fair organized by the CAMPE at Dhaka Residential Model School & College Campus. Mr. Rashed Khan Menon, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, formally inaugurated the fair on 24 April 2009 as part of the celebration of Global Action Week-2009. UCEP set up a stall where teaching and training materials of IGVE and Technical schools were displayed. UCEP model of education for the working children was highly appreciated.

Art Competition. Tisha Akter (class viii), Nasima Akter (class vi) and Md. Sumon Mia (class vi) of UCEP-City Corporation School, Mohammadpur, DFSD-1 were awarded certificates (as a recognition of good creative painting) from the 5th international Children's Cultural and Art Festival Competition held on April 2009 at TIANJIN, China.

Drawing Competition. Md. Afzal Hossain, student of class-II of UCEP Mirpur School Dhaka won the 1st prize in the drawing competition in observance of “World Environment Day” organized by the Ministry of Environment on 5 May 2009.

Dental Camp. A dental camp was held at UCEP Mirpur Shah Ali Bag School organized by the Rotary Club Dhanmondi on 15 May 2009. 72 students got free treatment and medicines.

Advisory Council Meeting Held in Khulna. An Advisory Council Meeting of Khulna Technical School was held on 20 May 2009 at the conference room of KTS. The major issues discussed in the meeting were

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employment of KTS graduates, health service for students in collaboration with govt. or private hospital/clinic and incorporation of new trades in UCEP Technical School.

Workshop on 20-Years Strategic Plan of UCEP programs at Cheyne Hall. A workshop on the response to the 1st draft of the consultants for the 20 year strategic plan of UCEP program was held on 26 May 2009 at the UCEP Head Office. The workshop was attended by the management at Head Office and the Divisional Coordinators from the field. Prior to the holding of this workshop feedback from the field level was obtained from the divisions and compiled for discussion in the workshop.

Coordination Meeting between Advisory Council and Employers Committees at Rajshahi. A Coordination Meeting between the Advisory Council and Employers’ Committees (there are two Employers’ Committee for the Rajshahi Division: one in Rajshahi city and the other in Bogra) was held in Rajshahi on 10 Jun 09. Most of the members of the Advisory Council, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Employers’ Committees, Divisional Coordinators of RTS and RFSD were present in the meeting. Manager EFS and Manager TE attended the meeting from UCEP Head Office. The meeting was presided over by Mr. A N M Saleh, Chairman of Advisory Council. Members of the Advisory Council and Employers Committees shared their views and gave feedback/suggestions regarding qualitative improvement of UCEP programs.

AGM of UCEP Cooperative Society. Annual General Meeting of UCEP Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. was held on 20 June 2009 at 3.00pm in the Cheyne Hall at UCEP Head Office.

VisitsVisit of Danish Photographers. A 3 member team of Danish Embassy, Dhaka led by Ms. Mahal Aminuzzaman, Senior Program Officer (Human Rights and Good Governance) visited UCEP programs on 24th July, 2008. The other two members Mr. Stephen Hayes and Ms. Signe Damakjaer were photographers of the Danish media. The team visited Shah-Ali Bagh School and Dhaka Technical School–I (DTS-I). They talked to the students and took photographs.

Visit of World Bank Team. A 4 member team of World Bank, Dhaka visited Mirpur Technical School on 01 September 2008. They exchanged their views with the children and asked them about their family backgrounds, working places, their feelings for UCEP and plans about their future. They praised UCEP for its role in helping the poor working children towards attaining self-reliance.

Visit of SDC Team. Ms. Jackline Smith and Ms. Tahsinah Ahmed from SDC visited SKT Technical School, DTS-I and Shah Ali bagh Feeder School on 30 Oct 08. They talked with the teaching staff and students of SKT Technical School. In DTS-I, they visited most of the trades and observed a guardian meeting in progress. They expressed their appreciation of the programs of UCEP.

National Skills Development Council of Bangladesh Better Business Forum (BBBF) visits UCEP. A team from the National Skills Development Council of Bangladesh Better Business Forum visited Dhaka Technical School – I (DTS-I) on 10 Nov 08. The team was led by the Past Chairperson, UCEP BoG Mr. Salahuddin Kasem Khan and included Mrs. Laila Kabir. The team appreciated the UCEP programs.

Visit of ILO Team. A 4 member team led by Mr. Paul Comyn, TVET Policy, System and Management Advisor of ILO visited Mirpur Technical School (DTS-I) on 2 December 2008. Mr. Ross Hatton, International Advisor and Mr. M. Muhiuzzaman, Program Officer, TVET Reform Project were also with the team. The team went around the school and saw the academic activities of the students. They exchanged views with the children and asked them about their family backgrounds, working places, their feelings for UCEP and their plans for future. They praised UCEP for its role in helping the poor working children towards attaining self-reliance.

Members of Rotary Club and Inner Wheel Club of Gulshan visit UCEP. A ten member team led by Dr. K.M. Maqsudur Rahman PHF, President of Rotary Club of Gulshan and Ms. Ferdousi Rahman, President of Inner Wheel Club of Gulshan with seven other lady members of the club visited UCEP

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Programs on 04 January 2009. During the visit the Chairperson UCEP BoG Dr. Ubaidur Rob, the Immediate Past Chairperson Mr. A. G. M. Shamsul Kamal and Resource Development Committee Chairman Mr. M Sirajul Islam were also present. The visitors went around the school to see the academic activities of the students of the technical school. They exchanged views with the children and asked them about their family backgrounds, working places, their feelings for UCEP and their plans about their future. They praised UCEP for its role in helping the poor working children towards attaining self-reliance. After the visit, Rotary Club Gulshan donated Tk. 25,000/- and the Inner Wheel Club donated Tk. 31,000/- for sponsorship of students in the IGV schools.

Visits of team from UNICEF, Italy. A 7-member team from UNICEF visited DTS-I on 11 May 2009. The team was headed by Ms Paola Bianchi, President of UNICEF, Cosenza, Italy. The team visited most of the workshops of DTS-I.

The State Minister, Ministry Primary and Mass Education visits SKT. Mr Motahar Hossain M.P, the Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Primary and Mass Education visited UCEP-SKT Technical School on 28 May 2009 at Fatullah. During his visit, the Project Director of ROSC Project, Director of SKT, and Deputy Commissioner of Narayangonj were present.

The Honorable State Minister talked with the students during his visit and asked about their training and future hopes. The Honorable State Minister expressed his appreciation of the program.

Donation and visit of Team from Trafigura, Singapore. A 3-member team headed by Mr Thomas O’Brien, Director of Trafigura Pte Ltd, Singapore visited UCEP and DTS-I on 16 Jun 09 and handed over a cheque of Singapore Dollar 42,418 (equivalent to approximate amount of about BDT 20.13 lac) for the underprivileged children of UCEP. Mr. M. Sirajul Islam, Chairperson of UCEP RDC and Prof. Hafizul Islam, Member of UCEP BoG were present on the occasion.

Visits of Team from SCSD Norway. A team from Save the Children Norway visited DTS - I on 04 June 2009. The team went around the various trades and saw the training being imparted.

Visits of ILO Team. A Team from ILO visited UCEP Head Office on 21 June 2009. They went around DTS-I and talked to the students and teachers.

Director, Dept of Social Service visits UCEP Kashimpur School. Mr. Habibur Rahman, Director (Institution), the Department of Social Services, Agargoan visited UCEP Kashimpur land on 01 Jul 09 accompanied with Mr. Shanker Saha, Upazila Social Service Officer, Kaligonj. Mr Subodh Mondal, DC, Gazipur Technical School (GTS) was present and they came to see the physical status of the Kashimpur land of UCEP.

Visit of SIEMENS Officials. Mr. Eric Klein, Vice President of Asia Region of Seimens Bangladesh along with 3 staff members visited UCEP-Mirpur Technical School and UCEP-Haji Sikandar Ali School, Badda on 19 January 2009.

Queensland Bar Council Member. A three-member team of Queensland Bar Council, Australia headed by Barrister Ms. Raelene Webb QC visited DTS-I and Shah Ali Bagh Feeder School on 21 Jan 09. The other two members of the team were Ms Bronwyn Spriger Magistrate and Mr Michael Hoser.

Visit of UNICEF Officials. A team of UNICEF Officials led by Mr. Nabendra Dahal, Chief of Education Section, UNICEF Bangladesh visited UCEP Programs on 1 February 2009. Mr. Golam Kibria, Education Officer, UNICEF was also with the team as a member and went around the various trades of the Mirpur Technical School.

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Visit of SCSD Team. A team of seven members from SCSD headed by Elen Wallberg visited DTS-I on 05 February 2009.

British High Commission Team visits UCEP. Mr. Kevin Ringham, Director of Trade and Investment, British High Commission and his team visited Mirpur Technical School (DTS–I) on 24 Feb 09. They appreciated the activities of UCEP.

UNICEF Team visits UCEP. A three member team from UNICEF led by Dr. Jane Cullen visited Mirpur Technical School (DTS) on 23 Feb 2009. Ms. Nahid Jabeen and Mr. Janet Raynor were also with the team. The team saw the academic activities of the students of the technical school and exchanged views with the children and asked them about their family backgrounds, working places, their feelings for UCEP and their plans about their future. They praised UCEP for its role in helping the poor working children towards attaining self-reliance.

Princess Alexandra of Denmark visits UCEP. Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra Zu Sayn-Wittgensten of the Royal Kingdom of Denmark visited UCEP-Mirpur Technical School on 24 February 2009. The Vice Chairperson of the UCEP Board of Governors Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCA welcomed the Royal Guest to the school and was taken around the school. She visited the different trades of the technical school and talked with the students. The Princess was very appreciative of the UCEP programs and expressed that UCEP was doing good work for the development of the country.

His Excellency the Ambassador of Denmark Einar H. Jensen and the Counselor of the Embassy of Denmark Mr. Jacob Dal Winter were present during her visit.

Mr. Alec Barnard, Consultant, Systain Consulting Honkong visits UCEP. Mr. Alec Barnard Consultant, Systain Consulting Honkong visited Mirpur Technical School (DTS-I) on 03 March 2009. He works for the German buyers who have manufacturing partners in Bangladesh. He was looking for some scope to sponsor the education of the working children in the garment factories of the suppliers. He was highly impressed with UCEP programs.

Visit of UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO, BNFE, DAM Representatives. UNESCO Dhaka and UNESCO Bangkok organized a Regional Workshop on Capacity Building on Non-Formal Education in Dhaka from 30 March to 03 April 2009. Participants from 09 countries took part in the workshop. As a part of the workshop, a team of 13 participants from Pakistan, China, Philippine, Thailand and Bangladesh visited DTS-I on 31 March 2009. The team visited and talked with the students and instructors. The team expressed their appreciation of the UCEP program.

Visit of the Executive Manager & National Director of Plan Japan. Mr. Gabriel Kazuo Tsurumi, Executive Manager & National Director of Plan Japan visited UCEP-Plan Technical School, City Polli on 31 March 2009. During his visit, Mr Maksudur Rahman, Advisor (FES –Family Economic Support) of Plan Bangladesh, and Mr FM Shamsul Alam, Program Unit Manager, Dhaka South Program Unit, Plan Bangladesh were present. Mr Gabriel expressed his appreciation of the program.

1st Secretary (Development) and Education Adviser of CIDA visits UCEP. The 1st Secretary (Development) of Canadian High Commission Mr. Joseph Sebhatu and Mr. Ali Md. Shahiduzzaman, Education Adviser, CIDA (Canada) visited UCEP on 05 April 2009. The visit was a follow up of the invitation to CIDA to join the UCEP Donor Consortium. The two

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The two member team were briefed on UCEP programs and were shown around Mirpur Technical School (DTS – I).

European Commission Team visits UCEP. A 4-member team of European Commission headed by Sevilla Leowinata visited UCEP HO and DTS-I on 11 Jun 09. They were highly appreciative of the expansion of UCEP and the work it was doing for transforming the underprivileged group of the society into productive human resources.

The State Secretary of Norway visits BTS. Mr Hakon Gulbrandsen, the State Secretary (Development) of Norway visited Barisal Technical School (BTS) on 20 April 2009 along with Ms Ingebjorg Stofring, the Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh and other high officials of Norway government. The Executive Director, Director Programs and Manager (TE) of UCEP were present on the occasion.

The State Secretary was very happy to see the UCEP programs. He met some former students who had started their own enterprises through the SME Credit program and also saw their products.

Visit of Director General of SDC to RTS. Mr. Martin W. Dahinden, Director General of SDC and Ms Dora Rapold, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, and Ms Jaquiline Schimid, Program Manager for Bangladesh, SDC, visited Rajshahi Technical School (RTS) on 27 April 2009.

The team visited the workshops and talked with the students. The team also talked with some self-employed graduates who had taken loans from UCEP SME Credit program. The DG and the Ambassador were very happy to see the success and visible transformation of UCEP graduates.

Media Coverage

The print and electronic media gave good coverage of UCEP activities during the reporting period. Some of the important coverage are mentioned below.

Inauguration of Jatrabari Technical School (DTS–II). The Daily Star, The News Today and Dainik JaiJaiDin published the News on the formal Inauguration of UCEP-Jatrabari Technical School (DTS–II) on 19 Mar 09. The news was also telecast by Satellite TV Channel-1, ATN Bangla and Channel-i.

Job Fair 2009 of UCEP Plan Project. Dainik JaiJaiDin published the News on UCEP–Plan Project Job Fair–2009.

17th UCEP Donor Consortium Meeting. The News Today, The Bangladesh Observer, The Independent, The Banglabazar Potrika, The Daily Amar Desh, The Daily JaiJaiDin, and The Daily Jugantor published news on the 17th Meeting of UCEP Donor Consortium meeting.

Visit of Her Excellency Princess Alexandra, the Royal Kingdom of Denmark. The Daily Star, The Independent and The Financial Express published the News on the visit of H. E. Princess Alexandra, the Royal Kingdom of Denmark at UCEP-Mirpur Technical School on 24 February 2009.Satellite TV Channel-1, Banglavision and ATN Bangla telecast news and the program footage and ABC Radio also broadcast news on the visit.

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UCEP Lottery-2008. National Bengali Daily-"Shomokal, Jai Jai Din, Ittefaq, Prothom Alo, Naya Diganta, Inquilab published a Press Release about the opening of UCEP-Lottery on their 6 October 2008 issues. ABC Radio broadcast the news on the prize distribution ceremony of UCEP-Lottery-2008 on the evening of that day.

Print and Electronic Media Coverage on The draw of UCEP lottery 2008. The JaijaiDin, The Bhorer Kagoj, The Janakhantha, The Daily Star, Amader Shomoy, The Bangladesh shomoy, The Noya Diganta, The Daily Ittefak, The Destiny and The Prothom Alo published the news on the draw of UCEP lottery 2008 on 01 January 2009.

Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP-BMET Hotel Management & Catering Institute at Sylhet. Dainik Shabuj Sylhet, Uttar-Purbo, Dainik Manchittra, Shamol Sylhet, Dainik Sylheter Dak, Dainik Jugvery, Dainik Sylhet Bani and Dainik Jalalabad and all the leading local newspapers of Sylhet published pre news and post news for the Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP-BMET Hotel Management & Catering Institute at Sylhet on 25 November 2008 and 26 Nov 08 respectively. The news was also covered by the national dailies, The Daily Star, News Today, JaiJaiDin, Naya Diganto and Amar Desh.

Satellite TV Channel-i and ATN telecast the footage on the Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP-BMET Hotel Management & Catering Institute on 25 November 2008.

Inauguration of the Sylhet Technical School. The news of inauguration of the Sylhet Technical School was published in the national dallies, The Daily Star, The Bangladesh Observer, The News Today and The Daily JaiJaiDin.

Satellite TV channels Bangladesh Television (BTV), Channel-i, Bangla Vision and NTV telecast news reports on Inauguration of UCEP-Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School on 19 October 2008 in the evening news.

UCEP student’s success in the SSC Vocational 2008. Leading daily newspapers The Daily Prothom Alo published a special news report on 7 July 2008 on UCEP student’s success in the SSC Vocational examination of 2008.

New Standardized Design of IGV and Technical School

UCEP IGV School UCEP Technical School

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Many donor agencies have played a significant role in the post-war development of Bangladesh. The issues that have attracted attention during this period include technical assistance, community development, humanitarian assistance, human development, sustainable development, participation, and good governance. In many ways, this list simply reflects changing paradigms of development over the years. However, these changes can have profound direct impacts on the way in which recipient governments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) function, and thereby indirectly affect the well-being of poor urban children.

Donor agencies were interested to work with UCEP for its effective model of Human Resource Development. Over the years UCEP has implemented a number of special projects outside its mainstream educational programs. The objectives and missions of these projects contribute to the achievement of the goal of UCEP. During the reporting period, UCEP implemented two projects. One of the projects is the Vocational Training program, funded by PLAN-Bangladesh and the other is the “Extended SKT Program for Skills Development” of the Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh funded by SDC and World Bank. A brief on these special projects is given below.

UCEP-Plan Technical SchoolsPlan-Bangladesh is working with UCEP as a Partner for many years. They support UCEP for implementing 2 technical schools at Dhaka, one in Bowniabandh (6 trades) and the other in City Palli (3 trades). The duration of the training each trade is one year and curriculum, syllabus and academic calendar is the same same as that of UCEP mainstream programs. The attendance rate was found to be 94.92% while the dropout rate was 0.7%. A total of 328 students graduated from the two schools during the period as given below.

Table: 11 Achievements of UCEP Plan Technical School, Bawniabandh and City Palli

Special Projects

The other special program of UCEP-Bangladesh is the “Extended SKT Program for Skills Development” of the Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh. The UCEP - SKT Technical School is situated at Fatullah, Narayangonj. A total 194 students were enrolled and the average attendance rate was 92.75% while the average dropout was 2.46% as shown in the table below.

Students Enrolment (No.) 360 335 360 361 696 (Total)�

Students Attendance Rate (%) 95.00 95.13 95.00 94.72 94.92

Students Dropout Rate (%) 3.00 0.99 3% 0.41 0.70

Students Graduation 348 328 - - 328 (Total)

Performance Indicators July-December 2008 January-June 2009 Total/

AverageTarget Achievement Target Achievement

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Figure: 7 Student’s enrolments, graduation, attendance and dropout of special project Technical Schools

UCEP-SKT Technical School

UCEP Development Partners

Table 12 Achievements of UCEP SKT Technical School, Fatullah, Narayangonj

Students Enrolment (No.)

Students' attendance Rate (%)

Students Dropout Rate (%)

Students Graduation

124 108 124 118 194 (Total)

95% 93.08% 95% 92.42 92.75

5% 4.63% 5% 0.3% 2.46%�

78 76 - - 76 (Total)

Performance IndicatorsJuly-December 2008 January-June 2009

Target Achievement Target Achievement Total/Average

UCEP programs is presently supported by a consortium of Development Partners composed of DFID, DNIDA, SDC and SCSD. UCEP deeply recognizes and appreciates all past and present Development Partners for their advice, guidance and support for the programs.

Partners in the UCEP Mainstream Programs (Phase VI)

❖ Department for International

Development (DFID)

❖ The Royal Danish Embassy (DANIDA)

❖ Swiss Agency for Development and

Cooperation (SDC)

❖ Save the Children Sweden-Denmark

(SCSD)

Partners for Special Projects

❖ Plan Bangladesh❖ Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh funded by World Bank and SDC

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From the Album

A Delegaton from TRAFIGURA Ltd. a Trade Organization of Singapore visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School on 16 June 2009 and donated funds for the Underprivileged Children of UCEP-Bangladesh.

Three UCEP students were awarded certificates in the 5th International Children's Art Competition held in April 2009 at TIANZIN, China.

A Blood Donation Program was organized at UCEP Head Office on 20 April 2009.

Winners of the UCEP-Lottery 2008 with UCEP Association Members on 1 March 2009

Mr. Eric Klein Vice President Siemens Asia,Australia region visited UCEP Hazi Sekender Ali School on 19 January 2009

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina awarded Md.Afzal Hossain,student of class-II of UCEP Mirpur School the 1st prize of the drawing competition organized by the Ministry of Environment in observance of the “World Environment Day” on 05 May 2009.

Justice Habibur Rahman handed over "The Mother Teresa Gold Medal 2008" to the Executive Director of UCEP at a Ceremony on 17 December,2008.

A 13 member team from Pakistan, Thailand, China, Philippine and Bangladesh visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School on 31 March 2009.

UCEP students at Annual Painting Exhibition 2008

Employers at UCEP-Plan Job Fair 2009 A team from Save the Children Sweden Denmark visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School on 05 February 2009.

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UCEP Association Members

Maj Gen Amjad Khan Chowdhury (Retd.)Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

PRAN Group of Companies

M # 002

Prof. M. Hafizul IslamInstitute of Social Welfare & Research

University of Dhaka

M # 003

Mrs. Niloufer MahmoodFormer Teaching Administrator & Consultant

SOS Kinderdorft International in Bangladesh

M # 008

Professor M. Anwarul Haq Khan MajlisFormer Director

BANBEIS

M # 010

Prof. Dr. K. M. MohsinFormer Member, University Grants

Commission of Bangladesh

M # 011

Mr. Ferdouse KhanFormer Additional Secretary

Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh

M # 012

Mr. M. Sirajul IslamFormer MP, Past Governor Lions International

Managing Director, Bakul Group

M # 014

Col. Mujib Ur Rahman Khan (Retd.)Managing Director, Al Kashif Group

Former Principal Jhenaidah and Fouzderhat Cadet Colleges

M # 017

Barrister Abul MansurBarristerSupreme Court of Bangladesh

M # 018

Mr. Chowdhury Manzur MurshedFormer Ambassador, GoBFormer Country Director, Bangladesh International Executive Services Corporation, Stanford, Connecticut, USA

M # 019

Mr. Salahuddin Kasem KhanTrustee Secretary, A. K. Khan Foundation &Managing Director, A. K. Khan & Company Ltd.

M # 021

Dr. Mohammad AlauddinFormer Country RepresentativePathfinder International

M # 022

Mr. Chaklader Mansurul Alam FCAFormer Managing Director, Industrial Promotion & Development Corporation (IPDC) Chairman, Kapita Holdings Ltd.

M # 024

Mrs. Zeba Rasheed ChowdhuryChairman, Rasheed Enterprises Ltd.

M # 025

Mr. A. G. M. Shamsul KamalFormer MD, Reckitt & Colman Bangladesh Ltd.Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. &Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd.

M # 026

Lt. Col. Hesamuddin Ahmed, psc (Retd.)Former SecretaryGovernment of Bangladesh

M # 028

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UCEP Association Members

Dr. Sufia AhmedNational ProfessorUniversity of Dhaka

M # 032

Mr. A. Matin ChowdhuryManaging DirectorMalek Spinning Mills Ltd.

M # 033

Mr. Iftekharul AlamChairman & Managing Director Omnichem Limited

M # 035

Mr. A. Q. SiddiquiChairman, Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd.Country Representative, Habib Bank AG Zurich

M # 036

Mr. M. Mokammel HaqueFormer Secretary to the Govt of Bangladesh, Chairman, Kabi Mozammel Haque Foundation

M # 037

Mrs. Husniara HuqFormer Associate Professor, Dept. of EnglishUniversity of Dhaka

M # 039

Mr. Ubaidur Rob Ph. D.Country DirectorPopulation Council Bangladesh

M # 040

Mr. Hossain Toufique ImamAdviser to the Prime MinisterGovt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Former Cabinet Secretary to Govt. of BangladeshChairman, Parthmark Associates Limited.

M # 041

Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCADeputy Managing DirectorPalli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)

M # 042

Mr. Jitendra Lal BhowmikPast Governor, Lions InternationalManaging Director, Shatarupa Group

M # 043

Dr. Mehtab KhanamProfessor, Dept. of PsychologyUniversity of Dhaka

M # 044

Mr. Hafiz Ahmed MazumdarMember of ParliamentChairman, Pubali Bank Ltd., Brindabon Tea Estate Rupantar Ltd., Bichitra Garments ltd.

M # 045

Ms. Laila Rahman KabirManaging DirectorKedarpur Tea Company Limited.

M # 046

Ms. Rafia Chowdhury M # 047

Mr. Mikhail I. IslamManaging DirectorI-K Foundation

M # 048

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Board of Governors 2009-10

Mr. Ubaidur Rob Ph.D Chairperson

Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCAVice-Chairperson

Professor M. Hafizul IslamMember

Mr. C. M. MurshedMember

Mr. Chaklader Mansurul Alam FCAMember

Mr. Jitendra Lal BhowmikMember

Dr. Mehtab KhanamMember

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UCEP Senior Management Team

Brig.Gen. Aftab Uddin Ahmad (Retd.)Executive Director

S.A. Saleh AhsanDirector (Corporate Affairs)

Mr. M. MohiuzzamanDirector (Programs)

Mr. Md. Badrul MunirManager (FA)

Mr. E.H. Khan Majles�Manager (IGVE)

Mr. M. Motaher Ali MianManager (ARM)

Mr. M. Mohsin AliManager (HRM)

Engr. Mohd. Abdul MannanManager (TE)

Mr. Mohd. Habibur RahmanManager (EFS)

Mr. K. M SaleheenManager (SME Credit)

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Mr. A. Matin ChowdhuryPast ChairpersonUCEP BoG�

Ms. Parveen Mahmood FCAVice-Chairperson, UCEP BoG

Justic Amirul IslamSupreme Court, Dhaka

Mr. Hafiz Ahmed MazumdarMember of ParliamentChairman, Pubali Bank Ltd., Brindabon Tea EstateRupantar Ltd., Bichitra Garments ltd. Member of Parliamen

Rtn PP Maj. Gen. K.M.Abdul Wahed (Retd)DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka�Rtn PP Brig. Gen. Enayet Hussain (Retd)DOHS Baridhara, Dhaka

Mrs. Ferdousi RahmanPresident, Inner Wheel Club of Gulshan

Mr. Eric Michel KleinVice President CD S AA�Siemens AG�Dr.Mohammad Anwarul HuqueMirpur, Dhaka

Mr. Abdul AlimTalukderSub Register (Rted)73 Lake Drive Road�Uttara, Dhaka

Mr. Shawkat Kamal343 East Kazipara, Mirpur�Dhaka-1216

Ms. Pear Dilruba Happy 343 East Kazipara, Mirpur�Dhaka-1216

Mr. Salahuddin Kashem KhanPast ChairpersonUCEP-BoG Mr. Masudur RahmanExpatriate�

Mr. Dan O’ GormanBarrister-At- LawBrisbane Q 4000, Australia

Rtn. Dr. K.M.Maksudur Rahman PHFPresident, Rotary Club of GulshanR.I.Disrtict-3280, Bangladesh

Rtn PP Brig. Gen. A H M A Momen (Retd)DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka

Rtn. Masudur Rahman RFSMRotary Club of Gulshan

Ms. Rosy AhmedInner Wheel Club,Gulshan Dhaka

Mirza Golam HossainSenior ManagerNestle Bangladesh Ltd

Mr. Alec BarnardConsultant, Systain ConsultingGulshan, Dhaka

Ms. Elora Alim73 Lake Drive Road, Uttara, Dhaka

Ms. Payer Dilruba343 East Kazipara�Mirpur, Dhaka-1216

Md. Abdul JalilJoint Director, Bangladesh Bank

Mr.Md. Mofizul IsalmHalida Rice AgencyKillarmore, Lalbagh, Dhaka

Acknowledgement

UCEP Acknowledges with gratitude the generous contribution made by the following persons and organizations during the year 2008-2009.

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Mr. Haji Abdul QiyoumKillarmore, Lalbagh, Dhaka�Mr. Tapash KarmakarUttara, Dhaka, Marc-Peter BormannSiemens Bangladesh Ltd�Mr. Mohsin AliDistrict RegisterMirpur, Dhaka�

Mr. Zahirul IslamKhulshi,Chittagong

Haji Babul Huque Double Moring, Chittagong

Mr. Mozammal Hoque BhuyanAmin Jute Mills, Chittagong

Ms. Sultana AlamDhanmondhi, Dhaka

Mr. P.A.M.Sahidullah PalashPuranapolton, Dhaka

Ln. Dewan Nasirul HuqueRegional ChairpersonLIONS Clubs InternationalDIST-315B1

Mr. Md. EliasPanchlaish, Chittagong

Md. Abdul KarimMirpur, Dhaka

Mr. Karimue Samad ChowdhoryLU3 ING, Luton U.K.

Mrs. Moli AkterMirpur, Dhaka

Mr. Md. AmanatReazuddin Bazar, Chittagong

Mr. Kalyan Mitra BauaDulalabad, Chittagong��Ms. Iffatara BegumAzimpur, Dhaka

Ms.Nazma AkterMirpur, Dhaka

Mrs. Brend LuetkenhoenerSiemens Bangladesh Ltd �Mrs. Ilora AminUttara, Dhaka�

Md. Kamal UddinPahartoli, Chittagong

Mr. Quari Mahmud ImamLalkhan Bazar�Chittagong �Mohammad Nazrul IslamGreen Road, Dhaka

Mr. Golam Hafiz Nasim48 Bongobondhu Avenue, Dhaka

Mr. Mostafa KamalBUET Teachers Quarter, Dhaka

Haji Siddiqur RahmanSantinagar, Dhaka

Ms. Jaheda KashemRayer Bazar, Dhaka

Mr. Arun MitraS.S.Khaled Road�Chittagong

Mr. Md. Gias Uddin Mirpur, Dhaka-1216�Mr. Golam MostafaMD, Hakkani Plup & Paper Mills Ltd. D.T.Road, Pahartoli, Chittagong

M. D. Mustafizur Rahman71, D. I. T. PlotGandaria, Dhaka-1204

Advocate Wahida Idris IqbalSouth Khulshi, Chittagong

Ms. Shajia AfrozeSiemens Bangladesh Ltd�

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Mr.Md. HossainKillarmore, Lalbagh, Dhaka

Mr. Nurul AbsarDeputy Manager, Abul Khair GroupChittagong

Mr. Nizam-Ul-IslamMAWA House, Kilgoan, Dhaka

Inner Wheel Club, Dhaka North East

Inner Wheel Club, Dhaka West

Inner Wheel Club, Uttara

A.K. Khan Foundation

Pubali Bank Ltd

Siemens Bangladesh Ltd.

Primer Bank Ltd

Rotary Club of Gulshan

Mr. Md. Jamal Uddin ShikdarAgrabad�Chittacong

Mr. Wohab KhalilWest Mirpur�Dhaka

Inner Wheel Club, Metropolitan

Inner Wheel Club, Midtown

Inner Wheel Club, Buriganga

DHL Bangladesh

Nestle Bangladesh Limited

AB Bank Ltd.

Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd

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A team from Rotary Club of Gulshan visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School on 04 January 2009

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Tanzia's Dream turned into reality

Tanzia Rahman, a girl from a very poor family of Banaripara, Barisal used to dream to be able to go to school, study and become self reliant. She wanted to help her poor family. But it was all her day dreaming. The situation worsened when her father became jobless and their home was destroyed by river erosion. Finding no other way, her father had to migrate to Dhaka with his family leaving behind fond memories of his village home with a hope to earn a livelihood.

Tanzia was very eager to study in school but her father's income was not sufficient to fulfill the immediate needs of the family leave alone the educational expenses of his children. Her neighbours one day told her father about UCEP Schools. The next day, Tanzia's father went to UCEP Ismail School, Shah Ali Bag, Dhaka with Tanzia. They talked to the teachers and were satisfied. Thereafter Tanzia was enrolled and she started her new life. It was in the year 1999. She completed class VIII from the school successfully and in 2003 got admitted into UCEP Dhaka Technical School in Electronics Trade. In December, 2004 Tanzia completed her technical training. Subsequently, with the help of UCEP's Employment and Field Services Component, she got a job in Nippon TV Company with a monthly salary of BDT 2000. After two years she got an offer from the renowned organization 'Grameen Shakti'. Now Tanzia is working in 'Grameen Shakti' with a salary of BDT 4500 apart from other fringe benefits.

Tanzia is now living with her parents in a better house and leading a decent life. She is grateful to UCEP for being able to make her dream turn into reality.

Enam represents a great melioration

Enam, a poor boy of a day labourer from Sonagazi, Feni had to face the realities of life since birth. It was impossible on the part of his father to maintain his family of eight members. As a result, they often had to pass days in starvation. Finding no other way, his father migrated to Chittagong city with the whole family and started to pull a rickshaw for livelihood. Since his earning was not enough to feed the family, Enam being the eldest child started selling nuts in the streets to help his father maintain the family.

One day, Enam's father heard about UCEP schools from his neighbours. He then with the help of a UCEP school teacher, got Enam admitted into Pahartali UCEP Integrated General and Vocational School in 2002. He completed class VIII successfully from the school and in 2006 got admitted into UCEP A K Khan Technical School in Electronics Trade. Subsequently, in 2007 UCEP's Employment and Field Services Component arranged a job for him in Citex Limited as an Assistant Electrician with a monthly salary of BDT 2700. This was a tremendous boost to his poor family. His job was confirmed after one year. Presently due to his efficiency and good work, his monthly salary stands at BDT 7000.

Enam is now maintaining the whole family and bearing the educational expenses of his younger brothers and sisters. He has made a tin-shed house and purchased furniture and household goods. He now dreams to be a good electrician and to start his own business where many people would be employed.

Enam says, "UCEP programs gave me an opportunity to change my life. It gave me the strength to fight against poverty and overcome all odds. I am very grateful to UCEP- Bangladesh."

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UCEP's 'LCS Program': Magic Lamp for JahangirHe has seen a ray of hope in the darkness of his life. He is Jahangir- a boy of nine years from a remote village in the district of Sherpur. His life has been changed miraculously with the advocacy of the child advocates of UCEP's 'Let Children Speak(LCS)' Program. Jahangir's life was like thousands of Bangladeshi children living under the burden of poverty. His life became even worse when his father abandoned the family and his mother had to take the burden of maintaining the family. She took the job of a day labourer in a rice mill. But her earning was not enough to feed Jahangir and his three year old sister. Finding no other alternative, his mother forced Jahangir to start begging in the streets to save the family from starvation.

One day, Rifiqul Islam, a child advocate of LCS program saw Jahangir begging in the streets. The scene touched the child advocate and he wanted to change Jahangir's condition. In the weekly meeting of the Child Advocates of the UCEP 'LCS Program', this case was brought up by Rifiqul and they decided to turn him away from begging and admit him in some school. All the child advocates of LCS program visited Jahangir's place, discussed with his mother and the local community regarding the plight of Jahangir and his future. They suggested that instead of Jahangir begging in streets, his mother could make paper packets and sell it to the shopkeepers while Jahangir could sell nuts. Jahangir's mother liked the idea. But the problem was the initial requirement of money to start the businesses. The Children of the 'LCS Program' came forward to solve the problem by contributing a portion of their conveyance allowances.

Jahangir's mother started to make paper packets and sell them to different sweetmeat shops in the town while Jahangir started to sell nuts and got admitted into a primary school. He now works half of the day and the next half he goes to school.

With the help of UCEP's 'Let Children Speak' program Jahangir's life has turned brighter with a new hope for the future. He is a proud boy now.