Objectives

USAID Bijoyee project focuses on three key Intermediate Results (IRs) to drive its mission. They are-

• To improve youths' access to economic opportunities.
• To strengthen YLOs.
• To reinforce Local Youth Systems.

Under IR 1, the project improves youth employability by equipping them with practical workforce skills, including soft skills, industry-aligned competencies, and entrepreneurship training. It fosters private sector engagement to create job opportunities and support young entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses.

IR 2 strengthens youth civic engagement by supporting YLOs to lead community-driven initiatives, promote local economic development, and participate in governance structures that encourage self-reliance and leadership.

IR 3 reinforces local institutional capacities by building partnerships among YLOs, private sector entities, and government agencies to improve youth services and expand access to employment and business resources. This ensures a structured, outcome-oriented approach to youth development that aligns with national economic priorities.

Together, these IRs support USAID Bijoyee's goal of creating a more sustainable, youth-driven future in Bangladesh.

Project Summary

The USAID Bijoyee Project is a five-year initiative aimed at strengthening youth workforce readiness, civic engagement, and locally-driven economic solutions. Implemented by a consortium that includes CARE International, JAAGO Foundation Trust, BYLC, and UCEP, the project provides young people with skills training, business development support, and leadership opportunities to help them succeed in an evolving job market.

Bijoyee primarily targets youth who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), equipping them with practical skills, business acumen, and job placement support to increase their economic participation. The project operates across 20 key districts in Bangladesh, including Dhaka South, Dhaka North Munshiganj, Manikganj, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Cox Bazar, Bandarbans, Khagrachari, Khulna, Magura, Satkhira, Jashore, Rangpur, Kurigram, Nilphamari, Mymensingh, Sherpur Rajshahi and Bogura, strategically selected based on economic growth potential, workforce demand, and alignment with government development goals.

JAAGO Foundation Trust leads the implementation of Bijoyee in Dhaka South, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, and Khagrachari districts. Through Bijoyee, JAAGO will equip 55,000 youth with skills and resources to thrive in the job market, strengthen 300 youth-led organizations, and support local economic development initiatives.

Rooted in power shifting and sharing, Bijoyee will model localization, youth leadership, empowerment, and inclusion in its management structure. Additionally, Bijoyee will develop the capacity of 300 grassroots YLOs to support youth civic engagement, access to services, networking, and youth-led advocacy actions.

By prioritizing economic growth, job creation, and local leadership, Bijoyee ensures that youth are empowered to contribute to national development through entrepreneurship, workforce participation, and community engagement.