The UN Democracy Fund is supporting The Hunger Project-Bangladesh (THP) to implement a project titled: ‘ MDG Unions: Building Participatory Democracy From the Bottom Up in Rural Bangladesh’ in partnership with BRAC, which is a comprehensive strategy to build capacity, document and demonstrate the impact of ten Union Parishads who are empowered to achieve all the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). …
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The Hunger Project and CCHST Sign MoU to Strengthen Community-Based Maternal and Child Health in Bangladesh
Dhaka, 19 May 2025 — The Hunger Project Bangladesh and the Community Clinic Health Support Trust (CCHST) have formally entered into a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes in Bangladesh. The ceremonial signing took place at the CCHST Conference Room in Dhaka, bringing together senior government officials, …
Training Report: Capacity Building of Nutrition Animators under the Global Alliance for Sustainable Nutrition (GASN) Project
Date: 13–15 May 2025Venue: CSS-AVA Training Center, Rupsha, KhulnaAs part of the ongoing efforts under the Global Alliance for Sustainable Nutrition (GASN) project, a comprehensive training session was held from 13th to 15th May 2025 at the CSS-AVA Training Center in Rupsha, Khulna. The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of field-level staff, particularly Nutrition Animators, on critical topics related …
ToT with Women Leaders
60 women leaders in Barisal and Tangail Districts enhanced their knowledge of SRHR issues by participating in a Training of Trainers (ToT) program. As a result, a total of 27,545 participants, including 19,498 females and 8,047 males, attended 1,536 non-budgetary courtyard meetings round the year 2024, facilitated by trained women leaders. The sessions engaged non-student girls, young mothers, and parents, …
Enhanced Knowledge of Teachers on SRHR
Thirty-two teachers from 32 schools enhanced their knowledge of SRHR issues and gained confidence by participating in a residential Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Barisal and Tangail Districts. As a result, they are now well-equipped to facilitate SRHR training sessions for their students and provide essential counselling and guidance to their students regarding SRHR-related issues within their schools.
Dialogue Session for Awareness Raising on MMS
The dialogue session aimed to enhance awareness of MMS (Multiple Micronutrient Supplements) among key community health stakeholders, including Village Doctors, SACMO, CHCP, and Pharmacy Owners. The session was graced by distinguished guests and active participation from community members. The Union Parishad Chairman’s presence and enthusiasm added significant value to the session. His motivation towards the initiative was evident and inspiring. …
National Level Multi-Stakeholder Meeting
The National Level Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) Implementation was held on February 26, 2025, at the Golden Tulip the Grand Mark in Dhaka. This significant gathering aimed to facilitate discussions on the progress, challenges, and future directions of MMS implementation in Bangladesh. The event brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, health professionals, development partners, and field …
Dialogue Session with Kazi, Imam and religious leaders at Upazila Level
The Hunger Project Bangladesh conducted 6 dialogues with religious leaders, Kazi, Imam, Priest, Child Marriage Prevention Committee members to ensure their effectiveness in preventing child marriage, continued project support is essential to strengthen their roles and responsibilities. These significant meetings aimed to encourage religious leaders enhancing the effective enforcement of the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2017 in order to reducing …
Interface meeting between representative of School Youth Unit School Management Committee
56 interface meetings conducted with 1226 SMC members, headteachers and youth unit members played as an facilitators role through raising their expectations. 6 to 8 youth unit members from 56 schools engaged in discussions with school authorities. To address gaps in highlighting urgent sanitation needs, separate toilets for girls, stop eve-teasing on the way to school for girls, arrangement of …
Increased Participation of Girls in Outdoor Sports
In response to student demands, 56 schools took proactive steps to promote girls’ participation in outdoor sports, recognizing their role in building confidence, leadership, and well-being. Schools introduced football, cricket, handball, volleyball, and badminton, supported by infrastructure improvements to ensure safe play areas. Through 56 strategic meetings with School Management Committees, youth units, and head teachers, schools fostered an enabling …
Peace Ambassador’s National Conference 2024 Held at KIB
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat today put emphasis on making a vow to ensure honesty in disclosing information to establish peace in society. “Existence of differences of opinion is a beauty of society and democracy. We all must agree on disclosing the true and correct information,” he said. The state minister said this while speaking as …