"Innovation for empowering quality of life"

Inclusive Digital Pathways for Disadvantage Vulnerable Community

Project Location: Dumuria upazila of Khulna district, Tala upazila of Satkhira district
Project Period: March 2026- February 2027
Financed by: Fondazione San Zeno Onlus
Total Amount:  BDT 2,871,720.00

Direct Beneficiaries: 2,190

Under this project, computer training is being imparted to 80 students who have passed the secondary class. Specifically, the wifi access points, IT hubs and ICT-based training are playing a key role in advancing the idea of using digital technology for accessing markets. The project focuses on popularizing e-commerce and creating opportunities for market access using digital technology. The proof of concept has been developed. This project is likely to develop the prototype for further development of the innovative idea of using the internet for the socioeconomic development and empowerment of the poor youth, young and potential men and women of Dalit community of Khulna and Satkhira districts.

Overall Objective: To empower Dalit and marginalized communities in Khulna and Satkhira by enhancing digital skills, promoting economic opportunities, and fostering social inclusion, enabling them to actively participate in Bangladesh’s digital economy and local development.

Specific Objectives:

  • Strengthening digital skills for active participation in e-commerce, freelancing, and online opportunities;
  • Fostering economic empowerment through skills development training, mentoring, and market linkages;
  • Building partnerships and advocating for inclusive digital policies and social justice;
  • Developing life skills and a sense of social responsibility among the youth in the community.

This project fosters income-generating skills among young men and women from marginalized and disadvantaged communities by providing free training in computer skills, freelancing, and e-commerce—along with activities related to their practical application—as well as conducting entrepreneurship development programs.

Activities:

  1. Capacity-building training on financial management;
  2. Capacity-building training on freelancing (4 batches);
  3. Computer office applications training;
  4. Practical workshop on e-commerce;
  5. Bi-monthly meetings between change agents and their groups;
  6. Workshop on e-commerce for purchasing daily essentials;
  7. Arranging meetings with Upazila administration/local government and local entrepreneurs for market integration;
  8. Establishing linkages with Technical Training Centers (TTCs) and other public/private institutions;
  9. Providing income-generating support to change agents/group members to start or sustain their professions;
  10. Workshops on self-help group formation, financial management, and registration;
  11. Advocacy meetings regarding linkage building;
  12. Regular communication, advocacy, and submission of memorandum;
  13. Workshops on youth development initiatives with CBOs and young entrepreneurs;
  14. Workshops on innovation;
  15. Observance of days related to cybersecurity, IT professionals, and youth empowerment;
  16. Skill development initiatives and exploration of innovative IT ideas;
  17. Workshops on youth inclusion in social activities;
  18. Workshops on the inclusion of Dalit and marginalized students in social activities.