Inclusive Learning &
Life Skill Development.
Expanding meaningful educational opportunities for out-of-school children, adolescents, and disadvantaged communities across Bangladesh since 1979.
Education Beyond Literacy & Numeracy
VERC’s Life Skill Education Section is dedicated to expanding inclusive and meaningful learning opportunities for children, adolescents, women, and disadvantaged communities. As a pioneer in Non-Formal Education (NFE) in Bangladesh, VERC develops community-based, learner-centred models to reach children underserved by the formal school system.
The Section advances holistic development by cultivating life skills, self-confidence, creativity, social awareness, and practical competencies. Through participatory methods, community mobilization, teacher coaching, and contextual learning materials, VERC makes education accessible, relevant, and engaging for every learner.
10 Key Focus Areas
Systematic interventions targeting educational exclusion and foundational gaps.
Non-Formal Education (NFE)
Flexible community-based learning for out-of-school and marginalized children.
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy
Core reading, writing, and numeracy mastery through child-centred pedagogy.
Life Skills & Socio-Emotional Growth
Developing personal confidence, social awareness, and critical competencies.
Catch-Up & Accelerated Learning
Targeted remedial pathways to recover lost learning for dropout and at-risk children.
Formal School Mainstreaming
Structured transition support to reintegrate learners into Government Primary Schools (GPS).
Community-Led Centers
Operating grassroots Learning Centers managed jointly with local parent committees.
Adult & Adolescent Education
Functional literacy, awareness, and life skills for youth and women.
Inclusion & Safeguarding
Proactive gender equity, disability-inclusive access, and strict child protection standards.
Teacher Capacity Development
Continuous pedagogical training, monthly coaching refreshers, and modern teaching aids.
System Strengthening
Collaborative monitoring with CMCs, local governments, and national education authorities.
Educate the Most Disadvantaged Children (EMDC)
Implemented across 300 community-based Learning Centers in Narsingdi Sadar & Raipura, EMDC delivers flexible education to the most deprived children, combining accelerated catch-up learning with Multi-Grade Multi-Level (MGML-NFPE) child-centred pedagogy.
Learning Delivery Models
Catch-up Programme
6–10 Months Accelerated- Rapid foundational competency recovery
- Direct re-entry into formal primary schools
- At least 1 year post-transition tracking
MGML–NFPE Curriculum
Multi-Grade Multi-Level- Activity-based, child-centred learning
- Diagnostic & formative assessments
- Remedial support & progression tracking
Inclusive & Resilient Delivery
Community-Embedded- Zero-barrier physical & social access
- Comprehensive child safeguarding protocols
- Direct linkages with local GPS networks
Key Operational Activities
Access & Center Operations
- •Learner mapping & verified community enrolment
- •Fully equipped & operated 300 community Learning Centers
Teaching & Learning Quality
- •Local teacher recruitment & monthly pedagogical refreshers
- •Curriculum materials, diagnostic assessments & remedial aids
Learner Support & Retention
- •Targeted stipends to mitigate economic hardship
- •Daily attendance tracking, home visits & monthly parents' meetings
Community & System Transition
- •Center Management Committee (CMC) governance mobilization
- •Joint monitoring with Upazila education officers & GPS tracking
Our Impact
- Inclusive Access: Flexible learning pathways for out-of-school children, girls, and learners with disabilities.
- Foundational Mastery: High competency gains in reading, numeracy, confidence, and essential life skills.
- Dropout Mitigation: Remedial coaching, monthly stipends, and continuous home follow-ups.
- Formal Mainstreaming: Sustained transition into Government Primary Schools (GPS) with CMC oversight.
Our Commitment
“VERC remains committed to leaving no learner behind.”
Through pioneering Non-Formal and Life Skill education models, VERC continues to create flexible pathways to empowerment, building a skilled, inclusive, and resilient society across Bangladesh.
Partner with VERC for Inclusive Education
Collaborate on community Learning Centers, teacher coaching modules, or CSR educational initiatives.