Programs & Projects

Background Communities in Gopalganj district, including Raghunathpur, Radhaganj, Kalikabari, Dighalia and Khagbari face acute challenges, including child marriage, sexual harassment, drug abuse, limited youth-friendly health services and climate-induced livelihood changes. Women and girls are disproportionately affected, while young people often lack safe spaces, career guidance and leadership opportunities. Bangladesh YWCA,

About the project Rise Up! Phase IV is funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DEFAT) November 2020- March 2025. World YWCA is implementing the program with YWCA member associations in each country, led by RiseUp! leads in each county. The program is being implemented in

Building Resilience  for Better Life (BRBL) Leprosy continues to be one of the most stigmatized diseases worldwide, with deep-rooted misconceptions and discrimination often leading to social exclusion of affected individuals and their families. In Bangladesh, despite significant progress in treatment and prevention, stigma and lack of awareness persist, particularly in

Menstrual Hygiene Awareness The YWCA of Bangladesh is running a Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project to support 700 young women and girls (ages 11–30) across Gopalgonj, Khulna, Jashore, Savar, Birisiri, Dinajpur, and Khagrachari. Each participant receives a Dignity Kit that includes sanitary napkins, soap, antiseptic liquid, and awareness materials on menstrual

The YWCA’s Economic Justice program works to create equitable economic opportunities for women. We empower women to overcome poverty through access to financial resources, skills development, and entrepreneurship. By promoting fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to credit and markets, the program enables women to increase household income, achieve

YWCA Bangladesh is committed to improving women’s health and well-being. Our health programs address reproductive health, mental health, maternal care, nutrition, and non-communicable diseases such as breast and cervical cancer. We provide education, information and referral services, with a focus on women and girls living in poverty who often lack