Our Previous Projects
Mental Health for Teen
Partner name: Foundation for Women Possibilities (FWP)
Start date: July 2025
End date: September 2025
Location: Bangladesh
Summary: The “Mental Health for Teen” project aims to address the growing mental health challenges among adolescents in Bangladesh, where academic pressure, social media influence, family expectations, and lack of awareness often push teenagers to struggle in silence. With limited support from teachers and parents- who themselves often lack the skills to respond- teenagers face increasing risks to their overall well-being.
This initiative seeks to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and build sustainable support systems by directly engaging teachers, students, and parents. The project will organize interactive training for teachers to help them identify signs of distress, engage in supportive conversations, and connect students to proper support services. Alongside, awareness sessions will be conducted with students to strengthen their knowledge on mental health, promote self-care strategies, and encourage peer and adult support-seeking behaviors. Parents will also be oriented and trained to improve their understanding of adolescent mental health and to develop effective communication and supportive home environments.
By enhancing teachers’ capacity, equipping students with essential awareness, and involving parents in the process, the project will foster a holistic and community-backed ecosystem for adolescent mental well-being- ensuring teenagers receive early guidance, reduced stigma, and stronger support for their mental health.
Gen Z Voices: Mobile Journalism for Human Rights
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Start date: July 2025
End date: August 2025
Location: Bangladesh
Summary: This project, implemented by Lal Sabuj Society with funding from Civil Rights Defenders, aimed to empower Gen Z youth through mobile journalism (MOJO) for human rights advocacy. The initiative provided structured training on storytelling, ethical reporting, and video editing, enabling participants to produce high-quality digital content. Over the course of the project, 30 youth were trained, resulting in over 100 video stories and 15 podcasts addressing critical issues such as gender equality, freedom of expression, environmental protection, mental health, peace, and digital rights.
The project also included mentorship and continuous monitoring, which improved technical skills and content quality. A dedicated digital platform- including a website and social media pages- was launched to showcase youth-produced content, generating nationwide visibility and more than 300,000 engagements. Key lessons included the effectiveness of youth-led digital storytelling for advocacy and the importance of mentorship for skill development. Additionally, the project strengthened Lal Sabuj Society’s capacity to design and manage donor-funded projects, enhanced staff skills in digital content mentorship and monitoring, and established a sustainable platform for ongoing youth engagement in human rights issues.
Coastal Resilience in Patuakhali: Community Assessment
Partner name: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
Start date: April 2025
End date: June 2025
Location: Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Summary: This project aims to strengthen coastal resilience in Patuakhali by identifying community-specific needs- with particular focus on children, youth and women- for capacity development in climate resilience and disaster preparedness. In April 2025 a six-member team will conduct a two-day community needs assessment using structured questionnaires and consultations with youth, women, local leaders and other community members to map knowledge gaps, challenges and priorities. Based on the assessment findings, three educational videos will be produced in May 2025 addressing the highest-priority topics identified by the community (for example: disaster preparedness, climate adaptation and sustainable livelihoods); production will include scripting, recording, editing and subtitling to ensure accessibility. In June 2025 the final videos will be disseminated through community screenings supported by transportation, equipment rental (projector, sound system) and other logistics, followed by interactive discussions to reinforce learning and encourage community participation in resilience-building activities. The initiative will increase local awareness and preparedness, develop targeted educational resources, and strengthen collaboration between communities, NGOs and academic institutions to support long-term coastal resilience.
Eco-Entrepreneurs Bootcamp 2025
Partner name: ActionAid Bangladesh
Start date: May 2025
End date: May 2025
Location: Barishal, Bangladesh
Summary: This project aimed to empower young entrepreneurs in Barishal to build environmentally sustainable businesses through the two-day “Eco-Entrepreneurs Bootcamp 2025.” Out of 65 applicants, 20 promising youth were selected to receive training on green business models, sustainable product design, environmentally conscious marketing strategies, financing, and business plan development. Experienced trainers and industry leaders guided participants, providing practical insights on eco-friendly entrepreneurship and business planning.
During the bootcamp, participants developed business plans with innovative solutions for environmental protection, including waste transformation initiatives, eco-friendly cottage industries, and floating devices for fishermen. The project not only promoted environmental conservation but also encouraged local economic development. Selected entrepreneurs received technical support and prizes to further implement their ideas. By equipping youth with knowledge, skills, and mentorship, the initiative strengthened leadership, problem-solving, and sustainable business practices, contributing to a greener and economically vibrant Bangladesh.
Youth Leadership in COVID-19 and Climate Action
Partner name: IID
Start date: September 2021
End date: October 2021
Location: 25 districts across Bangladesh
Summary: This project aimed to build youth leadership by actively engaging them in the dual fight against COVID-19 and climate change. Through targeted training, it empowered young people with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to these global challenges, while also encouraging their active participation in policy discussions. The initiative specifically targeted youth from diverse backgrounds to ensure inclusivity and bring fresh perspectives into community development. By fostering collaboration among youth, organizations, and stakeholders, the project created a platform for sustainable, resilient, and community-driven solutions.
Plastic Market & Climate Talks
Partner name: Global Shapers
Duration: 3 Months
Location: Coastal communities and schools in Bangladesh
Summary: This project promotes climate action through innovative approaches like the plastic market and climate talks. By encouraging students and community members to exchange plastic waste for sustainable products, it provides hands-on experience in waste reduction and recycling. At the same time, climate dialogues bring together youth, teachers, and local leaders to discuss community-specific climate solutions. The initiative not only raises awareness on the impacts of climate change but also inspires collective responsibility and youth-led sustainability efforts at the grassroots level.
Youth Engagement in Democracy (YED)
Partner name: Manusher Jonno Foundation
Start date: 2023
End date: 2025
Location: Bangladesh
Summary: This project aims to enhance youth capacity in addressing climate issues, promoting peace, and fostering social cohesion. By targeting young people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, the initiative ensures inclusivity and equal opportunity for participation. In collaboration with the Youth Engagement in Democracy (YED) platform, it provides training, research opportunities, and dialogue spaces for young people to develop leadership skills, produce impactful content, and strengthen their
Eco-Friendly Tourism
Partner name: Mutual Trust Bank Ltd.
Start date: March 2023
End date: August 2023
Location: Kuakata, Bangladesh
Summary: This project aimed to promote sustainable tourism practices in Kuakata by engaging local youth, schools, business owners, photographers, and tourists to reduce plastic pollution, foster environmental responsibility, and encourage community-driven eco-friendly practices. Key activities included school awareness sessions, youth leadership training, weekly beach cleaning campaigns, public awareness campaigns with road shows and mascots, installation of awareness boards, distribution of eco-friendly dustbins, plantation of Tamarisk trees, photographers’ engagement, and business dialogue sessions. The initiative reached over 5,000 people directly, empowered local youth and community members as eco-advocates, and established long-term sustainable practices in tourism, ensuring positive impacts on both the environment and local livelihoods.
Youth Mobilisation for Climate Action
Partner name: Action Aid
Start date: 2022
Location: 9 Districts, Bangladesh
Summary: This project aims to educate and engage youth on climate issues, including the impact of plastic pollution, while promoting school-based climate clubs and youth-led agroecological innovation. Targeting underrepresented young people, the initiative builds resilience and inclusive leadership. The collaboration strengthens community-driven climate solutions through joint efforts of youth, educational institutions, and local stakeholders.
Safe Drinking Water through Pond Sand Filters (PSFs)
Partner name: Mutual Trust Bank
Start date: March 2025
Location: Bagerhat, Bangladesh
Summary: Pond Sand Filters (PSFs) are a proven, low-cost water purification technology specifically designed for coastal and saline-affected areas. They purify pond water by filtering it through layers of sand and gravel, effectively removing contaminants and reducing salinity. This community-managed solution provides sustainable access to safe drinking water, particularly for marginalized populations.
Bagerhat, a coastal district in Bangladesh, faces a severe shortage of safe drinking water due to rising salinity levels caused by climate change and seawater intrusion. The situation intensifies during the dry season, forcing residents to rely on unsafe and often contaminated water sources. Existing government interventions are limited, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable, locally managed solutions.
Youth for Care
Partner name: The Earth
Start date: November 2024
Location: Gazipur and Satkhira Coastal Region, Bangladesh
Summary: This project aims to engage youth and local communities in climate action through school sessions, quiz competitions, plastic market events, and tree plantation activities. By raising awareness and encouraging dialogue, the initiative seeks to reduce plastic use and promote sustainable living. Targeting students and community members, it fosters collective responsibility and empowers youth to lead environmental action in their communities.
Reclaiming Civic Space through Dialogue & Citizen Journalism
Partner name: The Asia Foundation and FCDO
Start date: October 2025
Location: Bangladesh- National scope with regional inclusivity, focusing on diverse urban and rural communities.
Summary: This initiative seeks to reclaim and strengthen civic space in Bangladesh by fostering inclusive dialogue and empowering citizens to tell their own stories through ethical, fact-based journalism. Implemented by the youth-led organization Lal Sabuj Society (LSS), the project integrates debates, townhalls and citizen journalism training under the Lal Sabuj Prokash digital media platform.
Through a combination of civic townhalls, public debates and a structured storytelling lab, the project will engage over 200 participants- including youth, women and marginalized groups- to build their skills in media literacy, digital safety and ethical reporting. By producing and amplifying citizen-led stories on governance, climate justice and social accountability, the initiative aims to counter misinformation and rebuild trust in democratic dialogue.
The Lal Sabuj Prokash platform will serve as both a broadcast and publishing hub-connecting grassroots voices with national narratives. Beyond the project period, this digital civic media hub will continue to operate as a safe and inclusive space for open discussion, fact-based storytelling and active citizenship- strengthening Bangladesh’s culture of dialogue, trust and participation.
Safeguarding Children by Engaging Youth
Partner name: Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF)
Start date: November 2024
Location: Patuakhali Sadar Upazila, Barishal — Unions: Kalikapur, Motherbunia, Auliapur & Koyra Upazila, Khulna — Unions: Koyra, Uttar Bedkashi, Dakkhin Bedkashi.
Summary: This project aims to raise awareness on child protection, child rights, and child safety by engaging students, youth, teachers, and local stakeholders. Through activities like awareness sessions, theatre performance, debates, school fairs, and dialogue with government officials, the project targets both young people and community members to strengthen safeguarding measures. It also fosters collaboration between youth, educational institutions and local authorities to create a safer, more inclusive environment where children and adolescents can freely express themselves and seek support when needed.
