Instant communication platform imo and Bangladesh-based non-profit organization JAAGO Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate better education for the country’s marginalised children.
Under the MoU, an event was held on Thursday at JAAGO's school in Banani, where imo distributed stationeries supplies including pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, colour pencils, crayons, rulers, geometric boxes, and files to the school’s children, read a press release.
Driven by a sense of compassion, innovation and empowerment, imo is taking a major step to support children in local communities through this collaboration, it said.
High officials and representatives from both imo and JAAGO Foundation were present at the event.
Ayesha Siddiqua, Principal of JAAGO Foundation School in Banani, said, “The collaboration with imo has been a game-changer for our children. It has injected a powerful spirit of hope and motivation in them.
“With their generous support, JAAGO's beloved children are now set to embark on a thrilling educational adventure. We hope we can continue to work together and shape the young minds for a better and brighter future.”
JAAGO Foundation Executive Director Korvi Rakshand said, “Through this partnership, we are not only providing stationery supplies, we are allowing children the opportunity to unlock their potential and shape a brighter future.
“We hope we can continue to collaborate with entities like imo that are responsible and caring towards the community and its people. And together, we can empower the young talents to learn, grow and thrive, breaking all barriers.”
Mehran Kabir, Business Director of imo Messenger, said, "imo is dedicated to providing innovative and effective solutions for the betterment of society. This year during the month of Ramadan, imo has set its goal towards empowering the children of Bangladeshi societies who are missing out on basic educational necessities.
“In order to support these children in the pursuit of a better life through education we have decided to partner with JAAGO and provide them with learning supplies. We hope that our initiative with JAAGO Foundation will empower young Bangladeshis in their journey to success.”
Previously in 2022, imo donated to JAAGO to support stationery for children as well, marking it their 2nd collaboration with JAAGO Foundation.
