Nutan's story
"Along with my friends I shared openly how it was very difficult for us to come to school during periods."
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Ehani's story
“Because of the availability of toilets and sanitary pads, I can now attend school during periods too. The toilets are much cleaner now.”
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Aanandi's story
"I have learnt to make low-cost sanitary pads that are easy to use and support women’s reproductive health. This project has shown me a way to be financially independent and I have developed skills and knowledge on women’s health and menstrual hygiene."
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Hawa's story
"Becoming a seamstress had always been my dream and I knew this was an opportunity for that dream to come true... I am proud that I can say I am self-reliant and confident"
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Bezu's Story
'When I was 13 I didn’t know but a marriage had been arranged for me by my parents, to a man.' 'Once you’ve been abducted you’re his.'
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Marjorie's Story
Marjorie was still in primary school when she realised she was pregnant. “I was driven away by my parents for what they referred to as shame in the family"
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Interview with a GEC Teacher
We speak to a teacher in the Girls Education Challenge (GEC) programme which empowers the girls of the world to sculpt their own futures.
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Lives transformed by Butterflies
Butterflies has been working with street connected children since 1989. Read the stories of Laxmi the ethical entrepreneur and Suraj the future doctor.
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Mira's story
Mira's dream is to become a doctor. Though she enjoys school, she didn't have the easiest path to education. When her parents found someone for her to marry, Mira was worried about her future.
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Nasrin's story
Nasrin is about to graduate from the Grambangla School. She has been working hard and plans to study tailoring so that she can get a decent job in a garment factory.
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Sokhina's Story
16 year-old Sokhina lives in a slum near the Matuail dumping site with her parents. After moving to Dhaka, Sokhina started work as a waste picker.
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Atsede and her Father's Story
Atsede is student from our Girls Education Challenge programme, she wants to be a journalist to give people unbiased news.
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Dr Argaw Wossen
"The whole world agrees that educating people really impacts people lives. It goes with your self-worth, your social status, it supports with you all kinds of negotiation in life. If you're educated you can make your life decisions by your own; you have more agency. Even if education is only one resource, it really contributes to the development of a person."
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Sapana's story
“CLAMP supported me in becoming self-employed. The local government also helped me in establishing my shop near the municipality office. The insecurity and uncertainly that clouded my thoughts after the accident has been replaced by hope and optimism. Other YCAs have supported me and helped me continue my work in the community. They made me realise that my life is precious.”
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Paru's story
“I have been spreading awareness among the girls and community people focusing on early marriage, as this has been one of the most difficult challenges that I have myself faced.”
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Akhtari's story
Akhtari* is 13 years old and lives with her parents and older sisters in Dhaka. She has big dreams of becoming and banker and is determined to finishing her schooling.
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Asha’s story of resilience
"I aim to fight against abuse and modern slavery in my future and use my voice to ensure a dignified life for survivors like me."
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Nasima's story
Nazrul attends the Nagorik Uddyog day care centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh while his mum, Nasima, earns an income at a garment factory. Supporting mothers to earn a living helps protection children from harm and exploitation. We work with families so that children grow up with strong layers of support and protection around them.
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Shahida's story
"He is getting nutritious food and medical care along with education in the safe environment of the day care centre.” While Shahida* works at a garment factory, her son Rizi* attends Nagorik's day care centre. She knows he will be safe there, and receive nutritious food and a good education.
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Rukhsar's story
“Learning at the centre has transformed my life. I am more conscientious now and participate in all workshops and activities." Rukhsar* is a bright student and talented seamstress. Her journey through education has been filled with many challenges, but that hasn't stopped her!
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Faraha and Tasmia's story
“No school would enrol her as she had fallen behind in her education. At the Nagorik centre, she was able to catch up on her studies and make friends too." Faraha wants a good education and better opportunities, for her daughter Tasmia, than she had.
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Anju's story
“As I earned a decent amount from poultry farming in the beginning of the business itself, I am now approached by neighbours, and by even my husband, regarding ideal farming techniques and suggestions for improving their work. I feel very proud of myself.”
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Behati's story
“I want to study Law, because I want to solve the problems of females and people with disabilities.”
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Bina's story
“I never knew that rearing goats could make me an entrepreneur and not just merely a shepherd.”
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Sita's story
"I felt numb and couldn't believe the situation I was in... I was forced to start the work. I tried resisting but that did not work for long."
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