Objectives

• Strengthen the enabling environment for adolescent girls in Cox’s Bazar through life skills and sports training, enhancing their protection, well-being, and empowerment.
• Provide adolescent girls with transferable skills, empowering them with opportunities for leadership, employment, and resilience against climate change.

Project Summary

The Seashore Girls Empowerment project, focuses on empowering adolescent girls in Cox’s Bazar through sports and life skills development. By equipping girls with vital skills such as swimming, surfing, and lifeguard training, the project helps mitigate the risks posed by gender-based violence and environmental hazards, such as drowning. In collaboration with local schools and community leaders, the project establishes a safe learning environment where girls can build confidence, leadership, and essential survival skills.

The project reaches around 2,400 adolescents and young people by raising awareness of available youth-friendly services, particularly focused on the prevention of gender-based violence. The project also extends its reach to the wider community through campaigns addressing gender-based violence and providing information on available services, referral, and reporting mechanisms, indirectly benefiting 100,000 people. These targeted campaigns ensure that community members are informed and equipped to support adolescents in creating safer, more supportive environments.

To ensure long-term impact, the project engages 150 service providers, including community leaders and local businesses, who are trained to support girls in creating inclusive and gender-sensitive environments. This holistic approach strengthens the community’s ability to offer safe and supportive spaces for girls to thrive.

The project emphasizes sustainability by involving local stakeholders, including teachers and private sector partners, in regular workshops and community dialogues. These sessions address gender norms and climate change awareness, ensuring that the knowledge and skills imparted to the girls will have a lasting impact on the broader community.