Goal

Create a platform for Bangladeshi youth and young professionals to engage in open discussions, develop critical skills, engage in creative and innovative projects, and exchange ideas, values, and cultures with the people of the United States with the aim of creating people-to-people connections.

Project Summary

This project creates a platform for Bangladeshi youth and young professionals to engage in open discussions, develop critical skills, engage in creative and innovative projects, and exchange ideas, values, and cultures with the people of the United States with the aim of creating people-to-people connections. A platform designed to amplify the voices of people and communities, delivering planned actions through a yearly activity calendar in coordination with the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh, providing operational systems and support, and developing and executing small grants programs to support PDS policy priorities is created.

This is a powerful initiative designed to provide targeted resources and opportunities to empower people and communities, addressing systemic barriers to participation. Through the creation of a vibrant youth governance club, knowledge about democratic and governance rights is imparted, while promoting awareness of human rights issues. To foster an entrepreneurial spirit, an incubation centre for budding entrepreneurs, while also providing training opportunities, is established. We nurture cross-cultural understanding by actively engaging youth in meaningful cultural exchange programs, recognizing and celebrating diverse traditions. The innovative Maker Lab is dedicated to the advancement of STEM education, providing exciting opportunities for our youth to develop critical skills for the future. The initiative also focuses on expanding access to higher education pathways in the United States for Bangladeshi students. In addition, we provide exciting courses on videography, photography, and theatre education, as well as arrange exchange programs and facilitate interactive workshops and immersive learning experiences ensuring all youth have access to well-being resources. Finally, massive online courses on 21st-century soft skill development are offered to ensure our youth are well-equipped to succeed in today’s ever-evolving world.

60,000 young people and professionals from Bangladesh, are enabled to interact and share ideas with people from the United States. Moreover, the targeted beneficiaries benefit from 648 programs that help them gain a deeper understanding of various topics such as democratic governance, human rights, entrepreneurship, STEM education, and the preservation of arts and culture. It contributes to enhancing their knowledge, skills, and overall capacity, which ultimately benefits their personal and professional growth and the development of their communities.