Good Neighbors Bangladesh Former Sponsored Children Alumni

1. Background

Good Neighbors Bangladesh (GNB) has been implementing child sponsorship programs for over 20 years to support underprivileged children through education, health, nutrition, protection, and personal development. This support helps children continue their studies and stay protected from risks such as child labor, child marriage, and social exclusion.

Many sponsored children have successfully completed the program and moved forward in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and social leadership. To maintain long-term relationships and create opportunities for networking, leadership, and social contribution, GNB proposes to establish a Former Sponsored Children Alumni Association. This platform will connect former sponsored children, promote volunteerism, and encourage their contribution to child and community development.

2. Goal

To establish a sustainable alumni platform for former sponsored children that promotes networking, leadership, social responsibility, and long-term engagement with Good Neighbors Bangladesh.

3. Objectives

·       To establish a structured platform that connects former sponsored children, enabling sustained engagement with Good Neighbors Bangladesh.

·  To maintain long-term communication and relationships with former sponsored children;

·      To create opportunities for networking, mentorship, and career growth;

·  To encourage alumni participation in community development and volunteer activities;

·  To promote alumni contribution to child sponsorship and social responsibility initiatives;

4. Membership Eligibility and Criteria Eligible Members

Membership will be open to:

·       Former sponsored children Of GNB sponsorship program;

·       Former sponsored children who are currently studying, employed, self-employed, entrepreneurs, or engaged in social work;

·       Alumni who are willing to stay connected and contribute positively to the community and Good Neighbors Bangladesh initiatives;

Membership Criteria

Members should:

·       Be officially registered and listed as former sponsored children under GNB;

·       Maintain positive behavior and social responsibility;

·       Show interest in alumni activities and community engagement;

·       Be willing to participate in meetings, events, conference and volunteer initiatives;

·     Follow the values and principles of Good Neighbors Bangladesh;

5. Key Activities

a) Networking and Engagement

·      Develop and maintain a centralized alumni database and communication system;

·      Launch an official GNB alumni Facebook page/online portal;

·      Organize regular alumni meetings at CDP and national levels;

·      Establish online groups for communication and updates;

·      Design and roll out a membership registration system;

·      Officially inaugurate the alumni platform and digital channels;

·  Establish a representative executive committee to lead and manage alumni operations

b) Career Growth and Capacity Building

·       Career guidance sessions

·       Skills development training

·       Leadership and volunteer development workshops

·       Entrepreneurship and employment support sessions

c) Community Participation

·       Alumni involvement in child rights campaigns and awareness activities;

·       Participation in volunteer programs and community events;

·       Support to current sponsored children through mentoring and motivation
sessions;

d) Sponsorship and Social Contribution

·      Encourage alumni to become local sponsors or donors;

·      Promote contribution to community fundraising and sponsorship campaigns;

·      Recognition of alumni contributions during special events;

6. Management and Coordination

·       Each CDP will maintain a former child tracking list;

·       A focal person will be assigned at CDP level for alumni coordination;

·       Regular reporting and updates will be shared with Head Office;

·       HO will provide overall guidance, communication strategy, and monitoring
support;

7. Monitoring and Documentation

·       Maintain updated alumni records, member information and database;

·       Track alumni participation, engagement, and contributions

·       Document success stories and impact examples

·       Conduct periodic review of alumni activities and progress

8. Expected Outcomes

·       Strong and active alumni network established;

·       Improved engagement of former sponsored children with GNB activities;

·     Increased alumni participation in volunteerism and community development;

·       Enhanced opportunities for career growth and leadership among alumni;

·       Increased alumni contribution to sponsorship and social responsibility initiatives;