PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

In the Rajshahi region of northwestern Bangladesh, disadvantaged young women, women with disabilities, mothers of children with disabilities, divorced and separated women, and adolescent girls at risk of violence face persistent social and economic barriers. Limited access to information, market-relevant skills, decent employment, and sustainable livelihoods, alongside gender discrimination and restrictive social norms, compounds their vulnerability. FWCA promotes women’s rights, leadership, and economic participation through self-help groups, study circles, social education, and capacity development in gender equality, human rights, and civic rights. These initiatives are complemented by demand-driven vocational training, business development support, institutional linkages, and market access to encourage self-employment and women-led enterprises. Community awareness and advocacy further promote women’s and girls’ rights, safety, dignity, and meaningful participation in society.