1. Concerned Women for Family Development
(CWFD)
Md. Shamim Sarder
MDS

2. Introducing CWFD Concerned Women for Family Development (CWFD)
emerged to help women in need of reproductive care counseling.
‘Concerned Women for Family Planning (CWFP)’ started in 1976.
In the beginning CWFP had a single focus program on family planning.
New component of the program was added over time from the realization that mere family planning will not change the status of the women. To signify this change its name ‘Concerned Women for Family Development (CWFD)’
CWFD now has more Than 800 professional staff serving a population of
3.2 million people.

3. First activity implementation area : Old Dhaka in 1976

4. Vision: Mission: Empower Women of Bangladesh to achieve better
status within the family and society.
Mission:
CWFD is a non-political, non-profit voluntary organization run by women of Bangladesh to support, promote and protect the interest of women in Bangladesh by providing community based health care, creating economic opportunities, empower under privileged youth of urban and rural population and develop Human Resources for a positive social change.

5. Values: Well being of women is the fundamental
value in all decision making and in action
Human approach
Ensure quality of service
Team spirit/team work
Ensure transparencies and independence in activities
Flexibility and adaptability
Professional responsibilities are guided by honesty,
integrity and commitment

6. Dhaka Tangail Lalmonirhat Magura Potuakhali Khulna Bhola Barisal
At present CWFD has 39 Outlet at 16 Districts in Bangladesh
Dhaka
Tangail
Lalmonirhat
Magura
Potuakhali
Khulna
Bhola
Barisal
Mymensingh
Naogaon
Nilfamary
Borguna
Gazipur
Netrokona
Jhalakathi
Chittagong

7. Present Programs Health Care Service Adolescents Empowerment
Prevention of Domestic Violence
Human Resource Development
Primary Education
Economic opportunities for Women

8. Now I highlight on Adolescents Empowerment project which name is ‘AGAMI’
Improving Reproductive and Sexual Health of Young
People by increasing the age at marriage in
India, Nepal & Bangladesh
Implemented Organization: Concerned Women for Family Development (CWFD)
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9. Project at a glance Name of the Project: AGAMI
Title of the Action: Improving Reproductive and Sexual Health of Young People by increasing the age at marriage in India, Nepal & Bangladesh
Co- Financed by: European Commission
Implemented by: CONCERNED WOMEN FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (CWFD)
Beneficiaries: Adolescents & Young Group (10-24 age)
Project period: March 01, 2009 to December 31, 2013

10. Project Implementation Districts
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Tangail
Magura
Gazipur
Khulna
Dhaka

11. Background:
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Early marriage and early pregnancy (EMEP) is a multi faceted problems, deep rooted in culture and systems. So, adolescents and young people, especially young girls will be the primary target group for this project. The project has been implementing in 5 districts of Bangladesh In each district a population of with approximately 30,000 young people have covered. Unmarried-married, out of school-in school, working and nonworking young girls and boys will be enrolled through the programs. Special efforts made to be inclusive of the marginalized and the poorest of the poor. Change in behavior should focus not only on individual, but also on collective behaviors, norms and values of the society. Therefore, a wide range of stakeholders has been addressing in this project.

12. Major Activities under Objective 1
There are Five objective under this project to prevent early marriage and reduce early pregnancy
Objective 1:
To strengthen existing policy and program through advocacy with key government departments and institutions for ‘right’ ‘legal’ age at marriage and delayed first pregnancy.
Major Activities under Objective 1
Review of Policy & Programs of National Level
Issue based Advocacy Meeting with Govt. Officials
Capacity Building Workshop for Medical & Paramedical Staff
Training of Teachers (TOT) on Life Skill Education
Orientation to Kazi / Marriage Registrar / Imam on Early Marriage Issue
Advocacy & Sensitization Workshop at Central Level
Central/District Level Dissemination Meeting
Formation of Parliamentarian Forum
Cross Country Exposure Visit of Young Parliamentarian
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13. Major Activities under Objective 2
To undertake community mobilization to increase the age at marriage and delayed first pregnancy through implementing NGOs in the direct.
Major Activities under Objective 2
Community Mobilization
One to One Interaction / Household Visit
Meeting with Parents / In-Laws
Meeting with Stakeholder at Community Level
Meeting with Religious Leader
Formation Ballo Biye Protirodh Committee in ward level
Mass Awareness Program
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14. Empowering Young People
Meeting with Young People
Formation of Youth Groups
Formation of Youth Information Center (YIC)
Peer Education (Life Skill Educations)
Formation of Youth Group through Peer Educator
Youth Courts
Life Skill Building Workshop with Married & Unmarried Young Girls
Life Skill Building Workshop with Male
Celebration of Important Days
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15. Major Activities under Objective 3
Identify, development and strengthen a network of NGO’s/ CBO’s to mainstream the issue of early marriage in their on going development programs and to under take and participate in advocacy initiatives on the issues.
Major Activities under Objective 3
Selection of Network Partners (NGO & CBO)
Orientation and Planning Workshop for Network Partners
Technical Support to Network Partners
Advocacy Drive against EMEP by selected Networks
Chartering of Like Minded NGO’s
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16. Major Activities under Objective 4
To undertake media advocacy for meaningful participation of media houses to generate public opinion on right age of marriage and delayed first pregnancy.
Major Activities under Objective 4
Mapping of Media Agencies and Persons
One to one Interaction with Media Agencies
Invite for Field visit / Important Project Events
Media Sensitization workshop at district Level
Media Fellowship
Newsletter Designing and Publication
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17. Major Activities under Objective 5
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Objective 5:
To develop a participatory Management Information System (MIS) and facilitate knowledge management with regard to SRHR (Sexual Reproductive Health Rights) of youth with special focus on prevention of Early Marriage and Early Pregnancy
Major Activities under Objective 5
Baseline Data Collection through PLA at District Level
PLA Result Sharing with Community Level
Management Information System (MIS) Reporting on Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly

18. Achievement
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District NGO coordination committee included early marriage as an issue in monthly coordination meeting minutes.
We have ensured health service for adolescents in specific area youth & Parents takes health service from CC as per our register book.
Number of Ten schools have been provided space for YIC.
LSE session is conducted by teachers and included in their routing.

19. European Union
Achievement
Formed 31 BBPC (Ballo Biye Protirodh Committee) in five district.
Trained 120 Religious leaders on prevent early marriage issue and importance of marriage registration.
AGAMI project have trained 625 adolescents as a peer educator for issue base session conduct.
MOU formed for providing health service with Marie Stopes, Smiling sun clinc.

20. European Union
Achievement
25 likeminded NGO they have undertaken activities on our project issues in different areas like advocacy and mass awareness.
Increased level of publishing of our project activity.

21. Frequently contribution to Govt. activity.
Challenges
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Frequently contribution to Govt. activity.
Sometimes it is tough to maintain their request (UNO & DC).
Trained peer educator migrated
Sustainability of Community YIC.
Sometimes community people also elected representative create blockage.
Dishonesty by marriage register.

22. THANK YOU