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

Strengthening Healthcare Networks: SERAC-Bangladesh’s GP and Youth Leaders Collaboration

SERAC-Bangladesh continues to champion innovative strategies that enhance coordination between healthcare professionals and youth leaders. As part of its ongoing initiatives under the ‘Improving SRHR in Dhaka Project,’ the organization recently hosted GP and Youth Leaders Networking Meetings across both the Dhaka South and North City Corporations. These meetings aim to bridge the gap between […]

Knowledge Dissemination Through Community Session/Community Awareness Session

In January 2025, SERAC-Bangladesh, in collaboration with the HealthBridge Foundation of Canada and Ipas Bangladesh, orchestrated a pivotal Knowledge Dissemination Meeting under the “Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Dhaka” project. This initiative, generously funded by Global Affairs Canada is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and quality of SRHR services specifically focusing […]

Transforming Communities Through Empowering Youth for SRHR Advocacy

SERAC-Bangladesh continues to implement strategic initiatives and dynamic programs, which fosters an environment that promotes Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender equality, and community-driven change. Organized the Refresher Orientation for youth volunteers, a crucial initiative under the “Improving SRHR in Dhaka Project.” SERAC-Bangladesh, in collaboration with the HealthBridge Foundation of Canada and Ipas […]

Learning Across Communities: Youth SRHR Champions’ Visit to Cox Bazar

SERAC-Bangladesh has organized a SRHR in Learning Visit for the 3rd and 4th batch 16 Youth SRHR Champions at Cox Bazar on 16-20 November 2024. The visit was focused on how other NGOs and volunteers in Rohingya Communities are working with the same objective as Improving SRHR in Dhaka project. On the 1st day they […]

Empowering Communities Through Visual Storytelling: The Community Photovoice Exhibition

In a world where stories can inspire change, empower individuals, and build bridges across communities, SERAC-Bangladesh has taken a groundbreaking step to amplify the voices of the unheard. In collaboration with #IpasBangladesh and under the #ISRHRD project, funded by Global Affairs Canada through HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, the Community Photovoice Exhibition became a transformative platform […]

Community Connectivity Meeting

SERAC-Bangladesh under Improving SRHR in Dhaka project has 1056 volunteers who are working as Projonon Shasthya Bondhu in 120 different areas in Dhaka North and South City Corporation. As they are working on sensitive issues like sexual and reproductive health and sexual and gender-based violence, so there may arise some issues in dealing with the […]

Monthly Progress Review Meeting with Peer Group Mentor: Field Update and Progress

The monthly progress review meetings serve as a critical touchpoint for assessing our fieldwork, addressing challenges, and keeping the momentum of our initiatives going. In every month, we have the opportunity to meet with my peer group mentor to discuss the strides we’ve made and the areas where we can improve for community support in […]

Networking to Enhance Easy Access to SRH Services: GP and Volunteers Networking Meeting

SERAC-Bangladesh is working to promote easy access to sexual and reproductive health services under the Improving SRHR in Dhaka project by developing networking between General Practitioners (GP) and Projonon Shasthya Bondhus of the Community Action Groups (CAGs). 120 CAGs work in 120 different areas, and each team is connected with 1 GP of their respective […]

Amplifying Voices: The Transformative Power of the Community Photovoice Exhibition

In a world where stories have the power to inspire change, uplift voices, and foster unity, SERAC-Bangladesh has introduced a transformative initiative to amplify marginalized voices. In collaboration with #IpasBangladesh and funded by Global Affairs Canada through the HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, the Community Photovoice Exhibition under the #ISRHRD project has become a groundbreaking platform. […]