Image of students at Apon Alo School, Bangladesh

Apon Alo School
Bangladesh, Rayer Bazar, Dhaka

Apon Alo School

Thanks To Purnava
90
Students Served
9
Years Partnered with Thrive

Bangladesh

Apon Alo School

About Apon Alo School

In the Rayer Bazar slums, Apon Alo educates 90 vulnerable and homeless children whose families rely on fragile daily-wage labor. For parents choosing between food and education, Thrive’s daily school meals remove a critical burden. This boosts enrollment and gives young learners the support and nutrition they need to learn and unlock their potential.

Apon Alo: A Beacon for Rayer Bazar’s Children

Apon Alo: A Beacon for Rayer Bazar’s Children
Apon Alo: A Beacon for Rayer Bazar’s Children

Community Partners

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About Our School Meals

Students enjoying school meals

Why School Meals?

School meals are a vital lifeline. In the communities we serve, there is no backup—without these daily meals, hunger takes over and learning suffers. By providing reliable, daily nutrition, you fuel children’s education, support their physical and cognitive development, and help entire communities lift themselves up.

Why Thrive

14
years of proven
operations
99.98%
reliability
3,800+
school meals daily
17
schools in Bangladesh and The Philippines
5+ million
school meals
delivered since 2012
15%+
increase in school attendance
where Thrive operates

What makes Thrive unique

Consistent school meals dramatically reduce childhood malnutrition and strengthen long‑term health.

Daily meals boost attendance and improve learning outcomes.

Nourishment today builds confidence and opportunity tomorrow.

Invest $1 in a child’s meal and unlock as much as $10 in health, learning, and opportunity that lasts a lifetime.