Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights in Dhaka

The Project
Operational Details

The Project

SERAC-Bangladesh in partnership with Ipas Bangladesh implementing this project funded by Global Affairs Canada through HealthBridge Foundation in Canada to improve availability and access of quality SRHR services particularly family planning, MR and Post-abortion care (PAC) services for poor and ultra-poor women and adolescents living urban areas of greater Dhaka. The project will also work to reduce SGBV by creating awareness among city dwellers. To ensure uninterrupted SRHR services during any public health emergency including COVID-19 pandemic, the project will also work for emergency preparedness and responses. The five-year project will be implemented from now till March 2026 in collaborate with city corporations’ health authorities and their health programs, DGFP and DGHS, BGMEA and other stakeholders and partners.

Operational Details

Project location: Dhaka North and South City Corporation, and surrounding areas of Dhaka city

Project period: September-2021 to March-2026

Project Updates

Empowering Youth Against Gender-Based Violence Through the 16 Days of Activism

In the spirit of the global campaign against gender-based violence (GBV), the 16 Days of Activism, SERAC-Bangladesh along with Ipas Bangladesh, under the Improving SRHR in Dhaka project, organized a series of impactful school campaigns across 10 institutions, reaching 630 students. These interactive sessions were collaborative, led by youth mentors, supported by enthusiastic youth volunteers, […]

Orientation Initiated for Community Youth Leaders on SRH Awareness

SERAC-Bangladesh has selected youth leaders from 120 community action groups (CAGs) under Improving SRHR in Dhaka project based on their community engagement capacity, volunteer management skills, access to internet, geographical knowledge and a clear understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). SERAC has organized 1 batch orientation […]

Community Volunteer Engagement Meetings on SRHR

To strengthen grassroots leadership, SERAC-Bangladesh initiated 15 Community Action Group (CAG) meetings on October 2025 with volunteers focusing on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues. Total147 volunteers participated from areas including Dhopur, Sohid Faruk Road, Chonpara, Kamrangirchor, Nobodoy Kacha Bazar, Society Housing, Mirhazirbag Kacha Bazar, D Block Mirpur-12, Old Dhaka, and Vatara. The meetings served […]

SRHR Awareness Campaigns Conducted in Higher Secondary Schools for Adolescents

In October 2025, SERAC-Bangladesh organized 25 school campaigns to promote SRHR among adolescents. These campaigns were conducted Badda Nagor, Hajaribagh Chata Mosque, Hajaribagh Wasa Road, Maniknagor, Duaripara Mosque Market, Bosila, Borhanpur (Hajaribagh), Kazi Alauddin Road, Senpara, Kamrangirchor, Badda, Mohakhali Madrasha Market, Ashkona, Mirpur-10 (Block-C), Bazarpara Gabtoli, Nabinagar (Mohammadpur), Madina Chattor (Matuil), Nobodoy Bazar, Pakuriya, Mir […]

Community Awareness Sessions Organized by Youth Volunteers

From 14 to 23 October 2025, SERAC-Bangladesh organized 48 community awareness sessions under the #ISRHRD initiative, engaging youth and community members across Dhaka South and North City Corporations. Sessions were held in multiple locations, including Shipahibag Bazar, Alubazar, Arifabad Housing, South Manda, Jenava Camp, Paikpara, Hazaribag, Bashabo, Bazarpara Gabtoly, Mazar Road, Maniknagar, Uttar Badda, Katasur, […]

Building Youth Leadership on SGBV

On 22nd October 2025, SERAC-Bangladesh organized an orientation for 25 community youth leaders and mentors under the ISRHRD initiative to strengthen their knowledge and capacity to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at the community level. The session provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the root causes, different forms, and impacts of SGBV, while […]

Orientation for Youth Volunteers to Strengthen Capacity and Knowledge on SRHR and SGBV

SERAC-Bangladesh conducted 3 Orientations of youth volunteers on SRH and SGBV in October 2025 through the ISRHRD Project. This one-day training brought together 34 youth volunteers. This orientation focused on strengthening the self-efficacy of youth volunteers, building their confidence, communication skills, and technical knowledge to address SRHR and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) within their […]

Youth Volunteers Lead Health Camps to Mark World Contraception Day 2025

From 21–25 September 2025, in observance of #WorldContraceptionDay2025, SERAC-Bangladesh’s youth volunteers took the lead in organizing 5 free health camps across Dhaka North and South City Corporations (DNCC & DSCC). With General Practitioners, these volunteers actively promoted Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and family planning services, reaching communities that often have limited access to […]

Empowering Communities through SRHR Awareness Sessions by Youth Volunteers

On 18 to 25 September 2025, SERAC-Bangladesh successfully organized 40 community awareness sessions under the #ISRHRD initiative, engaging youth and community members across Dhaka South and North City Corporations, including locations such as Shipahibagh Tempu Stand, Abu Sayed Bazar, Kamrangirchor, Darus Salam, Bazar Para, Sher-e-Bangla Katasur, Baroikhali, Bosila, Madertake, Mohakhali Madrasha Market, Anandabazar, Uttara Sector-11, […]