Care and education for children and young people with a disability in Bangladesh
Our missionNiketan offers high-quality care and education for children and young people with a complex disability in Bangladesh. We dream of a world in which children and young people with complex disabilities are accepted and can join school. A world in which they can decide their own future. We believe that the best way to do this is through a holistic approach.
On November 17, 2022, Antoinette Termoshuizen received an award for Niketan’s work in Manikganj district.
- Impact Challenge Award winner in 2021
- Winner ‘a home for every child’ in 2020
- 2018 Unsung Woman Nation Award winner
Themes
Projects

Early intervention
Early intervention is intended for parents who suspect that their child aged 0 to 5 has developmental problems…

Special education
Special education offers thematic education for children with severe learning difficulties. It challenges students, is based on their…

Disability resources
We are here to help you with our Disability resources! Because every child in Bangladesh can learn. Online…
News

10 December 2024 25 years anniversary
Finally, with a year’s delay due to political unrest, we were able to celebrate Niketan and DRRA’s…
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10 December 2024 New President
For more than ten years, Rutger-Jan Schoen was Niketan’s President. Under his guidance, it was decided that in…
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