Background of the Program:
A comprehensive program had been implemented to tackle hunger and poverty in Bangladesh under the Ujjibito project of PKSF for the period from November 2013 to April 2019. Out of the total 20 activities of the project, ‘Ujjibito Kishore Club’ was one of the activities. Apart from building a knowledge-based and sophisticated society, the special role of the Kishore Clubs has already been seen in building the leadership of the next day. At the end of the Ujjibito Project, the activities of the clubs are being carried out under PKSF’s main program titled Adolescents Program. The ‘Adolescents Program’ is being implemented practically for the adolescents and with them. Dak Diye Jai started implementing the program from 6 July 2019 with the funding support of PKSF.
Program Duration: 1 July 2019 to present.
Working Area: Indurkani & Nazirpur Upazilas of Pirojpur district.
Funding Agency: Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)
Objectives of the Program:
Contribute visibly to strengthening the foundation of sustainable development by taking appropriate initiatives to improve the values and social degradation of individuals, families, and society at the grassroots level, as well as taking various initiatives to protect the health and environment.
Purpose of the Adolescent Development Program
- Character Building: Cultivate moral values and disciplined lifestyles.
- Health Awareness: Promote physical and mental well-being, safe nutrition practices.
- Empowerment & Skills: Foster self-confidence, creativity, entrepreneurship, and life skills.
- Social Responsibility: Encourage active roles in preventing social offenses and promoting community development.
- Cultural & Spiritual Growth: Strengthen native cultural practices, sports, and religious values.
- Supportive Environment: Improve family and social support structures.
- Community Expansion: Inspire replication of the initiative in neighboring areas.
Beneficiary of the Program: Adolescent boys and girls.
Main Activities of the Program:
The main activities under the program are:
- Raising awareness and practicing values;
- Development of leadership and life skills;
- Nutrition and healthcare;
- Cultural and sports activities.