ActionAid Bangladesh will implement this operational plan across 10 LRPs (Thanchi–Bandarban, Biswambarpur–Sunamganj, Kalapara–Patuakhali, Chanpara–Narayanganj, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Shyamnagar–Satkhira, Khilgaon, Pekua–Cox’s Bazar, and Porsha–Naogaon). The project focuses on girls’ rights, women’s empowerment, climate justice, education, health, advocacy, and community resilience.
The intervention addresses persistent challenges including high child marriage rates, school dropout, poverty, climate vulnerability, lack of safe water, limited access to health information, and inadequate early childhood development (ECD) services. Nearly half of women aged 20–24 in Bangladesh were married before 18, contributing to disrupted education and limited economic opportunities.
The project will empower girls and young women through life skills training, vocational education, income-generating support, scholarships, self-defense training, and leadership development. Community campaigns and advocacy initiatives will challenge harmful social norms and promote child rights and gender equality.
Climate resilience will be strengthened through safe water solutions, climate adaptation workshops, environmental initiatives (sapling and seed distribution), and community health camps focusing on nutrition and hygiene. Early childhood development will be improved by establishing and equipping child-friendly spaces, training facilitators, and promoting positive parenting practices.
Overall, the project aims to create empowered girls, resilient communities, improved education outcomes, and sustainable social transformation by the end of 2026.
Project Key Outputs
By the end of 2026, the project will generate measurable and transformative results for girls, young women, and their communities across 10 Local Rights Programmes (LRPs) of ActionAid Bangladesh.
Empowered Girls and Young Women
- 90 girls receive life skills training.
- 100 young women complete vocational training.
- 124 girls supported with income-generating initiatives.
- 121 vulnerable girls receive scholarships and protection from child marriage.
- 90 girls gain self-defense and leadership skills.
Reduced Child Marriage and Harmful Practices
- Anti-child marriage campaigns conducted in 6 LRPs.
- Increased community awareness and engagement of parents, leaders, and men/boys.
Climate-Resilient and Healthier Communities
- 2,000 children engaged in environmental initiatives and gained access to safe drinking water.
- Climate resilience workshops conducted across 6 LRPs.
- Community health camps improve nutrition and hygiene awareness.
Strengthened Early Childhood Development
- 7 child spaces equipped with learning materials.
- ECD training delivered to facilitators across all LRPs.
- Positive parenting sessions conducted in all LRPs.
Enhanced Advocacy and Leadership
- Community members trained in campaign and advocacy skills.
- National-level advocacy event conducted to promote child rights and education.
These outcomes will contribute to measurable improvements in education retention, gender equality, climate awareness, child protection, and community resilience.