Author: shakir
Inspiring Story of a Single Mother
Nargis Sultana, a 34-year-old peer educator of HERfinance Project in Cordial Design Limited has been working in the Garments Sector for the last 16 years. It has already been 10…
Tania Begum: Story of an enthusiast dreamer
Tania Begum is 29. She has been working at Dekko Designs Ltd. for 9 years as a quality inspector. Her husband also works in the same factory. They have 2…
YPSA celebrated International Women’s Day at Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar
YPSA celebrated International Women’s Day with the support of International Rescue Committee (IRC), organizing events in the Rohingya refugee camps including Camps 5, 18, and 25 to raise awareness of the day’s…
Kickoff meeting at Sterlings Styles Ltd. and Baridhi Garments Ltd. in Comilla EPZ
YPSA arranged a Kickoff meeting under BSR’s HERproject at the Sterling Styles Ltd. and Baridhi Garments Ltd. (Bitopi Group) in Comilla EPZ on the 7th and 14th of March 2023 with…
Distribution of Early Childhood Development Home Kit in Cox’s Bazar
YPSA distributed Early Childhood Development (ECD) Home Kit to 270 children in three learning centers located in Jaliapalong, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. The three learning centers are Saikat Learning Centre, Paharika…
Tobacco cultivation decreasing, farmers interested in onion rice pepper watermelon cultivation
Media Coverage on YPSA tobacco control program supported by PKSF
Chattogram remarked as pioneer in organizing mayor award
For the first time Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has initiated Mayor Award 2022 with the support of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) and Save the Children. The award giving…
Cleanliness campaign run by youth in the city
There is no railing in the canal adjacent to Faridapara Taltal road under 4th Ward of Chattogram City Corporation. Nearby there are several schools, madrassas, mosques, various small businesses including…
MD of Summit LNG Terminal visits Livelihood Enhancement Plan project at Moheshkhali
Pupils of the Sonadia Govt. Primary School are going to get a friendly & edutainment space as the school will be modernized & reconstructed as a part of the implementation…
CJRF Team Visits YPSA Initiative on Climate Displacement Program
Hilary Heath an official of the Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF) visited YPSA Head Office and Climate Displacement including Community-Based Relocation Initiatives on 26-27th February 2023. During the visit, she…
Debate and Quiz Competitions on SRH at 14 Schools in Chattogram
To normalize sexuality, create a conducive environment for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) practice to adolescent boys and girls, YPSA – Sukhi Jibon project organized debate and quiz competitions at…
YPSA-HER project closing meeting at Pacific Blue (Jeans Wear) Ltd
YPSA completed the HER project through a closing meeting at Pacific Blue (Jeans Wear) Ltd on 26 February. Dhaka Office head Md. Nazmul Haider, Project Manager Azanbi Nahid & Sr. Training…
Arnoud Hameleers, IFAD’s Country Director visits eco-friendly tourism in Sitakund and Mirsarai
The Country Director of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Bangladesh Arnoud Hameleers visited various scenic spots and local service providers of developing eco-friendly tourism in Sitakund and Mirsarai…
Meeting with Director General-1 of Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Nafiul Hasan at Cox’s Bazar
A meeting with the Director General-1 of Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Nafiul Hasan at the Cox’s Bazar DC Office Coordination Hub, Camp # 17, on February 18. The meeting was…
Model Waste Management Pilot Project Assessment and Next Planning Meeting at CCC
A discussion meeting titled “Model Waste Management Pilot Project Assessment and Next Planning Meeting” was held at the Conference hall of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) On 19th February. CCC, YPSA…
International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism
YPSA celebrated the “International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism” for the first time on 12 February 2023. It is a new UN…
YPSA participated Career and Networking Day ‘2023 organized by IUB
The Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held a day-long “Career and Networking Day” on 8th February 2023 in Dhaka. The event was basically a platform for the development of inter-organizational relationships….
Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Bir Bahadur Ushwe Sing had a Courtesy meeting with YPSA
The Hon’ble Minister of Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Mr. Bir Bahadur Ushwe Sing had a courtesy meeting with YPSA’s Assistant Director and Head of Response Program Mohammad Shahidul…
HER project closing meeting held at Flamingo Fashions Limited
YPSA completed the HER project through a closing meeting at Flamingo Fashions Limited (Joydebpur, Gazipur) on 31st January, 2023. The aim this project is to unlock the full potential of…
Training on Human Trafficking Act 2012 for Armed Police Battalion (APBn)
As a part of its initiatives for combating human training and ensuring justice for the trafficked victims, YPSA organized “Training on Human Trafficking Act-2012” for the members of 8-Armed Police…