Goal: Break intergenerational cycles of poverty, exploitation, and exclusion through education, vocational training, healthcare, and life skills.
Experience: PIACT Bangladesh has over 25 years of experience in Daulatdia, advocating for marginalized children.
Alignment with UNCRC: Rights to protection (Article 19), education (Article 28), and development (Article 6).
Context: Children born into Daulatdia face stigma, neglect, and exploitation.
Vision for Change:Provide a nurturing environment with shelter, education, vocational training, and life skills.
Hope for the Future: The Safe Home is a family-like environment under the care of Abu Yusuf Choudhury.
Past Successes: Over 120 children supported through partnerships with UNDP and Social Welfare Council.
Current Impact: 15 children in Safe Home, receiving education and vocational skills.
Challenge: Need for additional external support as children grow and needs increase.
1. Exploitation, violence, and neglect remain common..
2. Financial instability of sex workers limits children’s opportunities.
3. Limited resources to meet growing educational, healthcare, and emotional needs.
From primary to secondary school, ensuring academic and life skills.
Tailored skills for marketable employment (e.g., tailoring, computer skills, hospitality).
Therapy, counseling, and trauma healing.
Routine check-ups, mental health support, and medical care.
Social Integration: Partnerships with local employers, outreach programs, peer mentoring.
Community Support: Collaboration with local leaders, schools, and businesses to foster acceptance and reduce stigma.
Parental Involvement: Ensuring long-term reintegration and success of the children.
Child Labor Compliance: Prioritize education and non-exploitative vocational training.
Operational Costs: Shelter, food, education, and healthcare for 15-20 children annually.
Staffing: Qualified educators, counselors, and healthcare providers.
Infrastructure Development: Expanding Safe Home facilities for a safe environment.
Community Outreach: Programs to engage families and reduce stigma.
Join Us: Support this project and help build a better future for these children.
Contact Person: Mehnaz Rafat, Deputy Director (Program and Admin)
PIACT Bangladesh
Phone: +8801818033034
Email: piactbangladesh@yahoo.com, mehnaz.rafat@gmail.com
Website: www.piactbangladesh.org.bd
