cies conference, puerto rico, april 22-27, 2012
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Youth Programming Approach: Overcoming Gender Barriers in South Asia Nalini Chugani, Education Development Center (EDC). CIES Conference, Puerto Rico, April 22-27, 2012. The Bangladesh Youth Employment Pilot (BYEP). 21 month project (2008-10) $538,570 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Youth Programming Approach:Overcoming Gender Barriers in South Asia
Nalini Chugani, Education Development Center (EDC)
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The Bangladesh Youth Employment Pilot (BYEP)
- 21 month project (2008-10)- $538,570 - Focused on the challenges and opportunities for
improved vocational skills for youth in the fast-growing aquaculture industry.
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EQUIP3: Demonstrating the impact of youth programming interventions on fragility
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The Minority Education for Growth and Advancement–Skills for Youth (MEGA SkY) ‐
• 24 month project (2009-2011)• $2million • Create educational and skill building
opportunities for marginalized children and youth, especially Muslims.
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Perceptions of Male/Female Youth• Unproductive/Idle, Irresponsible • Parents want youth to engage in employment
near home/village• Gender Bias
Young girls view themselves…• Dependent on male family members• Lack mobility (homebound) – no viable options• Goal of marriage
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What do Youth want?• Learn new skills, Expand existing knowledge • Earn respect of community• Remain within their villages (rural youth)
Female Interests..• Self-employment• Flexible work hours• Basic Literacy & Numeracy
Male interests..• Substantial training – technical skills• Sources of seed capital for self-employment opportunities
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Overcoming Socio-Cultural Gender Norms
Community Engagement Raise Awareness Engage Community Leaders &Youth Parent Involvement Identify Role Models Sense of Belonging
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“When women have the right skills and opportunities, they can help business and markets grow,” ICRW
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Shifting Community Norms..Transforming Attitudes
• Community Engagement• Relevant & Practical
Training• Safe spaces
EQUIP3: Youth Programming Approach: Overcoming Gender Barriers
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Male perspective on programs• “I am now comfortable
working with women. Earlier I thought they are incapable of any hard work and often they are lazy. But now I know they are same like us and can some time be more sincere.”
• – Kutub, BYEP graduate
• “I am very happy that my children are learning skills and learning to read. This will ensure that my daughters will be self-reliant .”
• – Mr. Ahmed, MEGA-SkY, India (parent)
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Breaking Gender Barriers…Transforming Perceptions
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Hosne Ara’s Story20-year old young female training program graduate
employed as a prawn hatchery technician…