Dhaka, March 21 -- Speakers at a programme emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts between government and non-government organizations to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginalized orphan children in the country.

They stressed the need for incorporating these children into social safety and income-generating activities to ensure their sustainable development.

Islamic Relief Bangladesh, a UK-based international development agency, organized the event under the banner of "Impact Evaluation Dissemination Session on Alternative Orphan Families Sponsorship through Sustainable Livelihoods" on Wednesday at a city hotel.Keya Khan, Director General of the Department of Women Affairs, attended the programme as the chief guest....