Our Projects
Project Pori
An Integrated Approach to Health and Environment
Project Pori aims to address the interconnected issues of health and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh. By integrating health and environmental initiatives, the project seeks to create healthier communities and promote environmental stewardship.
Key components include:
- Health and Hygiene Education: Providing educational programs on personal and community health, focusing on hygiene practices, disease prevention, and nutrition.
- Environmental Sustainability: Promoting sustainable practices such as waste management, water conservation, and the use of renewable energy sources.
- Community Health Services: Establishing mobile health clinics to provide basic health services, vaccinations, and health screenings in underserved areas.
- Green Initiatives: Implementing community-based projects such as tree planting, community gardens, and clean-up drives to enhance the local environment and promote public health.
Project Pori aims to create a holistic approach to community well-being by integrating health and environmental efforts, thereby fostering healthier and more sustainable living conditions.
Project Shondhi
Peace and Life-Skills Education with Madrasah Boys and Girls
Project Shondhi focuses on promoting peace, personal safety, and environmental awareness among Madrasah students in Bangladesh. The project aims to equip students with essential life skills and foster a culture of peace and environmental responsibility.
Key components include:
- Peace Education: Providing training on conflict resolution, non-violence, and intercultural understanding to promote peaceful coexistence among students.
- Life Skills Training: Offering workshops on personal safety, health and hygiene, and self-esteem building to empower students and improve their overall well-being.
- Environmental Awareness: Educating students about environmental issues and sustainable practices, encouraging them to take an active role in protecting their environment.
- Engagement Activities: Organizing community service projects and environmental clean-up campaigns involving students, fostering a sense of responsibility and community engagement.
Project Shondhi aims to create a generation of informed, responsible, and peace-oriented individuals who contribute positively to society and the environment.
Project Shomota
Promoting Gender Equality and Empowerment
Project Shomota focuses on fostering gender equality and empowering marginalized communities, particularly women, transsexual, and intersex individuals in Bangladesh. The project takes a multifaceted approach, addressing economic, educational, and social barriers to equality.
Key activities include:
- Economic Empowerment: Providing vocational training and financial literacy programs to women and transgender individuals, enabling them to start their own businesses or secure employment.
- Educational Support: Offering scholarships, mentorship, and advocacy for girls’ education, along with creating safe educational environments for transsexual and intersex students.
- Awareness Campaigns: Running community-based campaigns to challenge gender stereotypes and promote the rights and contributions of marginalized groups.
- Policy Advocacy: Working with policymakers to create and enforce laws that protect and promote gender equality.
By integrating economic, educational, and policy-focused initiatives, Project Shomota aims to create a more inclusive society where all individuals have equal opportunities and are free from discrimination.
Project Shurokkha
Enhancing Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights
Project Shurokkha is dedicated to improving sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all individuals in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on adolescents, women, transgender and intersex and marginalized groups. The project aims to ensure access to comprehensive SRHR education and services.
Key components include:
- Comprehensive SRHR Education: Developing and implementing educational programs in schools and communities that cover topics such as contraception, maternal health, and safe abortion practices.
- Healthcare Access: Establishing partnerships with healthcare providers to offer free or subsidized SRHR services, including prenatal and postnatal care, contraception, and STI prevention and treatment.
- Community Outreach: Conducting outreach programs in rural and underserved areas to raise awareness about SRHR and dispel myths and misconceptions.
- Rights Advocacy: Advocating for policies that support SRHR and protect individuals’ rights to make informed decisions about their bodies and lives.
Project Shurokkha seeks to create an environment where everyone has access to the knowledge and services needed to maintain their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Project Bhubon
Community-Based Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Project Bhubon focuses on enhancing community resilience to climate change through education, capacity building, and sustainable practices. The project targets vulnerable communities, particularly those in slums and rural areas, to help them adapt to climate impacts
Key activities include:
- Climate Education: Providing training and workshops on climate change, its effects, and sustainable practices for community leaders, school teachers, and students.
- Adaptation Projects: Implementing community-led projects such as the creation of green spaces, rainwater harvesting systems, and flood-resistant infrastructure.
- Capacity Building: Strengthening the capacity of local organizations and community groups to respond to climate-related disasters and integrate climate resilience into their planning and operations.
- Policy Engagement: Working with local and national governments to advocate for policies that support climate adaptation and environmental sustainability.
Through Project Bhubon, Alingon Kollan Shangstha aims to equip communities with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the face of climate change, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future.