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Mirpur Agricultural Workshop and Training School (MAWTS)

Mirpur Agricultural Workshop and Training School (MAWTS) is a Trust of Caritas Bangladesh. Legislation of MAWTS is under the Trust Act 1882 No. 8655 dated 12-08-2008. After the Liberation War in 1971, The Christian Organization for Relief and Rehabilitation (CORR) took up massive relief and reconstruction work. The CORR (In 1976 renamed as Caritas Bangladesh) brought fleet of trucks, power tillers and irrigation equipment to implement its relief and rehabilitation works in the rural areas of Bangladesh. It was realized at a certain point that acute shortage of skilled hands for repair and maintenance of the equipment is causing enormous difficulties in keeping those functioning. In view of the situation, it was planned to set up a center where rural youths will be trained to carry out the maintenance works. A group of Swiss Engineers were engaged to oversee the works. In 1973 both CORR and Caritas Switzerland joined hands to set up a workshop in Mirpur, which is widely known as MAWTS. To carry out the activities independently and fulfill the objectives and vision, in July 2008 the institution has been transformed into a TRUST and all its operation and management handed over to the Board of Trustees. 
James Gomes

Message from the Director

Caritas Bangladesh, a social institution of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Bangladesh, established MAWTS (Mirpur Agricultural Workshop & Training Station) in 1973. Like any other organization that represents the country in various capacities, MAWTS has been consistently contributing to the nation's development through its training and production activities. MAWTS provides technical training to the poor, underprivileged, and indigenous/ Ethnics youth communities, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity, with love and care. By offering various technical training programs of different durations, MAWTS is transforming these youths into a skilled workforce, ready for employment both domestically and internationally. We earnestly invite generous individuals and organizations to become partners in the prosperity of MAWTS.
The production activities of MAWTS are enriching the training programs and the trainees. The production department is a heritage of MAWTS, which can play a significant role in achieving self-reliance. Since its inception, this department has been working for the welfare of humanity. Through research, MAWTS has been making a positive contribution to the development of new, environmentally-friendly agricultural and everyday products. Various government, non-government, and development partner organizations, such as BARI, among others, are leveraging the skills and initiatives of MAWTS to create opportunities for research-based work. The MAWTS marketing department has been supporting all these production and training activities. All of this is made possible through the collective efforts of administration, training, production, and marketing departments, along with the entire staff, by prioritizing various issues in planning and ensuring everyone's participation.
Through the coordinated planning, efforts, and participation of all MAWTS employees, including its leadership, MAWTS remains steadfast in achieving its desired goals. MAWTS will continue to expand the scope of its services and make every effort to meet the timely demands of the market.
 
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We encourage everyone to visit the website to learn more about MAWTS and to inspire others to get involved in the coming days. MAWTS is firmly committed to playing a vital role as a partner organization of the Government of Bangladesh in building a happy, prosperous, and developed Bangladesh.

James Gomes
Principal & Director

MAWTS Marks 50 Years of Transformative Impact in Technical Education

The social action arm of the Catholic Church in Bangladesh’s Agricultural Workshop and Training School (MAWTS) marked 50 years of technical education excellence with compassion and service for underprivileged youth.MAWTS, a Trust of Caritas Bangladesh, celebrated its golden jubilee on its own campus at Pallabi in Mirpur, Dhaka, on November 24.The occasion was not only a milestone for the institution but also a testament to the enduring impact of Catholic contributions to development in a predominantly Muslim nation.Archbishop Bejoy N. D’Cruze of Dhaka, representing the Bangladeshi bishops' conference, talked about the universality of the Catholic Church and expressed hope that MAWTS would continue its human service work with honor and dignity.Cardinal Patrick D’Rozario commended MAWTS for providing formation on human fraternity, value education, and self-employment, particularly in foreign languages, for those seeking opportunities abroad. He highlighted the institute's remarkable track record, noting that about 90–95 percent of MAWTS students do not face unemployment issues due to their excellent training.Founded in 1973 by the Catholic charity Caritas, MAWTS emerged in response to the post-war reconstruction efforts following Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.The country needed skilled technicians to maintain a fleet of trucks, power tillers, and irrigation equipment crucial for rebuilding. The original vision aimed to empower rural youth with maintenance skills, providing not only vital support for equipment but also offering marketable skills to the younger generation.Over the years, MAWTS has evolved into a comprehensive technical education facility, emphasizing inclusivity by welcoming students from all ethnic and religious backgrounds.The institute's primary goal is to offer innovative, quality products and services for both national and international markets, generating revenue to fund its development and provide scholarships to underprivileged young Bangladeshis.Currently, MAWTS enrolls 1,000 students, with approximately 200 benefiting from various forms of tuition assistance.The institute has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of nearly 48,000 students who completed short courses and provided three-year course and diploma opportunities for a significant number.Sebastian Rozario, executive director of Caritas Bangladesh, praised MAWTS for its tireless efforts to uplift the social status of the poor and oppressed. He highlighted the institute's role in promoting non-formal and lifelong learning, transforming individuals into skilled human resources, and fostering self-reliance through skill training.Rozario also noted MAWTS's imminent transition to a "green" economy, emphasizing its pioneering role in manufacturing and supplying eco-friendly products aligned with the needs of the times.James Gomes, the director of MAWTS, expressed a commitment to ongoing societal contributions, with plans to expand course offerings in agricultural mechanization, engineering, and additional language instruction in Japanese and Korean.As MAWTS enters its next phase, the Catholic Church in Bangladesh stands proud, recognizing the institute's incomparable contributions to nation-building over the past five decades.To elevate technical education further, MAWTS introduced a 4-year Diploma-in-Engineering course in 2004, gaining approval from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB). Currently, 1745 trainees have completed the diploma course and actively engage in their respective professions, with many pursuing higher education both at home and abroad.Esteemed dignitaries and guests graced the grand celebration.Dr. Atiur Rahman, Emeritus Professor at Dhaka University and former Governor of Bangladesh Bank, declared the event open. The Guest of Honor was Archbishop Bejoy N.'D'Cruz, OMI, Archbishop of Dhaka Archdiocese.The distinguished gathering also included His Eminence Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, CSC, Emeritus Archbishop of Dhaka Archdiocese, Bishop James Romen Boiragi, President of Caritas Bangladesh and Bishop of Khulna Diocese, Md. Ali Akbar Khan, Chairman of Bangladesh Technical Education Board.-Asian News

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