In Bangladesh, empowering women isn't just a choice; it's a catalyst for progress, a beacon of hope, and the cornerstone of a brighter future for all.
In Bangladesh, despite progress, women still face challenges related to gender inequality, limited access to education and employment opportunities, and social norms that restrict their full participation in society. Empowering women remains a crucial endeavor to overcome these obstacles and promote a more equitable and inclusive future.
SMKK is dedicated to promoting women's and children's empowerment in Bangladesh. The program offers various initiatives, including activities for empowerment, livelihood support, and rights awareness. It also provides cash support for income-generating activities, focusing on human rights and good governance, with the aim of enhancing the well-being and opportunities for women and children.
The measurable outcomes of SMKK's women's empowerment and rights work across Bangladesh.
Women, girls and children are empowered through SMKK’s support.
SMKK delivers empowerment and rights programmes across urban, rural and disaster-affected communities in Bangladesh.
SMKK runs women's savings groups, legal aid clinics and leadership programmes in rural and coastal communities where gender inequality is most acute.
SMKK supports urban women in informal settlements and disaster-affected communities with economic empowerment, rights education and gender-based violence response.
SMKK's empowerment and rights programmes build women's economic agency, legal literacy and leadership across Bangladesh.
SMKK gives education to the adolescent girls and encourages them to continue their education later on.
SMKK arranges courtyard sessions to empower the village women through skill development trainings.
SMKK arranges courtyard sessions to discuss village loans and savings for women.
SMKK gives poultry farming training to women for extra income.
SMKK empowers women through comprehensive entrepreneurship development training, enabling them to start and manage small businesses from home. By fostering self-reliance and economic independence, it supports women in transforming their lives and contributing to their communities.
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