Youth Storytelling for Resilient Futures: Empowering Young Voices in Sunamganj
As part of the Youth Catalyst initiative by UNFPA Bangladesh, with support from Sida, SERAC-Bangladesh organized the “Youth Storytelling for Resilient Futures” workshop in Sunamganj on 22 October 2025. The event created a platform for young people to express how climate change impacts lives, health, and access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) through the power of storytelling.
The workshop brought together 20 students from different areas who shared reflections on how floods, heatwaves, and environmental degradation affect their communities. Through interactive storytelling and creative expression, participants highlighted the struggles faced by marginalized groups- young women and adolescents-in accessing essential health services during climate emergencies.
One participant shared, “When our area floods, health centers become unreachable. We often feel forgotten, but today we got to tell our story.” These voices emphasized the urgent need for youth-centered, climate-resilient health systems that respond to the realities of vulnerable communities.
Facilitated by MD. Nazmul Hasan (Innovation and Youth Specialist), Lutfa Pathan (Project Manager), and Md. Najmul Islam (Finance Associate) of SERAC-Bangladesh, the session encouraged youth to use storytelling and creativity for advocacy and awareness on climate resilience and SRHR.
The Youth Storytelling for Resilient Futures workshop in Sunamganj is part of a broader national effort under the Youth Catalyst Project to connect young voices with policy dialogues. By empowering youth to reflect, express, and advocate, SERAC-Bangladesh continues to nurture leadership, resilience, and hope for a more inclusive and sustainable future.