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Centro, SOS Children’s Villages renew partnership to support vulnerable children
The partnership, which began in 2020, reflects Centro’s continued commitment to investing in the well-being and development of underprivileged children
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 25 Jun 2026, 06:21 PM
Officials from Centro and SOS Children's Villages sign MoU to renew partnership on Thursday. Photo: Courtesy
Centro, through its social impact platform Alokanondo Foundation, on Thursday reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to child welfare by renewing its partnership with SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh for 2026.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) marking the
continued collaboration was signed at the Centro Head Office on 25 June 2026,
said a press release.
The signing was attended by Nicolas Anton, chief
operating officer (COO) of Centro, Dewan Sazzadul Karim, office secretary of
Alokanondo Foundation and Dr Md Enamul Haque, national director of SOS
Children's Villages Bangladesh.
The partnership, which began in 2020, reflects
Centro’s continued commitment to investing in the well-being and development of
underprivileged children across Bangladesh through structured social impact
initiatives.
Centro has sponsored 10 children under the direct
care of SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh since 2020, contributing to their
upbringing, education, and overall development.
Building on this commitment, in 2023 Centro extended
its support to 10 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres operated by SOS
Children's Villages Bangladesh. Through this support, more than 750 vulnerable
children have already benefitted from early learning, care, and nurturing
environments that help lay the foundation for a brighter future.
The renewed partnership for 2026 will enable the
continuation of these vital programmes, ensuring that more children gain access
to quality early childhood development and a supportive family-like
environment.
Dr Md Enamul Haque, national director of SOS Children's
Villages Bangladesh, said, "Centro's steadfast support has given hundreds
of children from vulnerable communities access to quality early education and a
nurturing start in life. We deeply value their commitment to investing in
children's futures."
The MoU signing ceremony at the Centro Head Office
was attended by senior officials and representatives from Centro, Alokanondo
Foundation, and SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh, who reaffirmed their shared
vision of creating lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need.