Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. It has been fraught with serious environmental degradation, high unemployment rates and gender inequities, all of which have created a strong need for development assistance. Compounding these issues, Bangladesh is geographically situated so that it bears the brunt of frequent natural disasters, such as severe floods and cyclones.
Due to these varying challenges, Relief International is utilizing both expertise and resources to build the capacity of communities through the use of innovative educational and ICT programs, livelihoods training and assets. Relief International also believes in lasting partnership with indigenous organizations in order to further enhance their ability to benefit marginalized communities in the country.
To learn more about how Relief International's Transparency and Human Rights Program in Bangladesh helps advocate for freedom of expression, visit the program's website at: http://www.media-humanrights.org/
Bangladesh - Current Programs
Promotion of Civic Rights in Bangladesh through Education, Advocacy and ICT
This project contributes toward upholding human rights in 10 districts of Bangladesh through engaging local communities including media professionals, journalists, local leaders, civil society officials, educators, youth and opinion makers. Learn More...
Bangladesh: Social and Economic Security for Traditional Resource Users of the Sundarbans
The Sundarbans provides livelihoods for a vast majority of the population living in and around the SIZ, who suffer from chronic poverty and lack access to decent work or social security schemes. Learn More...
Bangladesh: Combating Violence against Women in Bangladesh through Community Participation, Education and Media Access
The project utilizes the local leadership, media, opinion leaders and civil society in Bangladesh as a vehicle to combat VAW leading to create a culture of respect for women’s rights and accountability at the community and government level. Learn More...
Bangladesh: Reducing Vulnerability to Human Trafficking
Relief International, in collaboration with local NGO partner Dhaka Ashania Mission (DAM), is implementing a program to enhance the capacity of local communities in the Jamalpur district of Bangladesh to reduce vulnerability to human trafficking. There is a special emphasis on the needs of women and children, and effective response methods. Learn More...
Bangladesh: Transparency for Human Rights
Relief International-UK, with support from the European Commission, is strengthening the capacity of media and civil society to advocate for improved human rights by training Bangladeshi journalists and making news about human rights more available. Learn More...
Bangladesh: Enriching Global Connections
Funded by the U.S. State Department, the Global Connections and Exchange Program (GCEP) promotes integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into education in Bangladeshi schools. The program creates a common platform for Bangladeshi students and teachers to come together and communicate within the country and across the globe, enriching their 21st century skills and knowledge. Learn More...
