The “Sofol (Success)” project aims to create an enabling environment where orphaned children enjoy their rights and dignity through community-led sustainable support. Implemented by Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) and funded by Penny Appeal, this five-year initiative (currently in its second year from June 2023 to May 2024, with NCE June–August 2024) operates across 13 unions in three upazilas of Khagrachari District (Dighinala, Laxmichari, and Panchari). The project directly benefits 770 orphaned children and indirectly reaches 46,222 people, totaling 46,992 beneficiaries.

The project builds and strengthens families’ and communities’ capacities to support orphaned children by ensuring access to education, health, protection, and financial security. It seeks to protect orphaned children from all forms of abuse, violence, exploitation, and discrimination while enabling their full participation in community life. 

Key Components:

• Quality Education: Supporting school and out-of-school learning for orphaned children.
• Financial Security: Empowering orphan guardians through sustainable income generation.
• Health & Wellbeing: Promoting WASH and nutrition facilities for orphaned children.
• Social Protection: Linking orphaned families to service providers and safety net programs.

Major Activities:

• Educational & Financial Support: Provided education grants to 770 orphaned children and micro-grants to 200 guardians.
• Infrastructure & Learning Resources: Installed sanitary latrines in 58 centers, provided digital/offline learning tools, and established 182 Village Resource Centers and Adolescent Clubs.
• Community & Volunteer Training: Conducted training for 20 community volunteers and provided skill development for orphan guardians.
• Annual Competitions & Engagement: Organized education and cultural competitions at learning centers and union levels.
• Youth & Adolescent Initiatives: Formed and supported Adolescent Forums in 16 unions and 4 upazilas, and led WASH and nutrition awareness programs.
• Health & Hygiene Programs: Distributed hygiene materials to 18 schools, launched Little Doctor schemes, and provided wellbeing kits to 113 families.
• Social Protection & Community Engagement: Linked families with LGIs and SHGs, conducted public hearings, and facilitated child rights sensitization sessions.
• Government & Local Authority Collaboration: Organized workshops with local officials and supported Union Parishads in developing child-focused action plans.

At a glance of Sofol (Success): Integrated Support for the Lifelong Success of Orphaned Children in Bangladesh