Children are excluded from education for many reasons. Poverty remains one of the most obstinate barriers, with children from the poorest households almost five times more likely to be out of primary school than those from the richest. Children with disabilities and from ethnic minorities are also more likely to be left behind. A lack of trained teachers, inadequate learning materials, makeshift classes and poor sanitation facilities make learning difficult for many children.

DBDOC is working to ensure that every child receives a good quality education and learns the skills they will need to thrive in the 21st century. We are breaking down the barriers to education by helping marginalized, vulnerable and tribal children access early childhood and primary school services. Our work is leading the way in improving literacy and numeracy skills, helping teachers to teach and children to learn. Through DBDOC’s education initiatives, children who are under difficult circumstances, such as child labour, children of poorest of the parents, tribal children in remote locations, street and runaway children, children with rare disabilities, disaster struck children and slum children are being provided quality education. Special emphasis is given on girl education and women education, so that they and their families get empowered.