introduction of bangladesh exposure trip itinerary
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Introduction of Bangladesh Exposure Trip Itinerary
25 November – 3 December 2011
Bangladesh locates in Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Myanmar and India.
Bangladesh's population exceeds 150 million and is the seventh most populous state in the world, with half the nationals earning less than US$1 a day.
Under the influence of a patriarchal culture, male superiority is the norm in Bangladesh, causing concerns over matters such as women's dignity, rights and status.
Bangladesh sits on the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers and is often endangered by flooding and other natural disasters.
Participants will visit an urban slum and self-help groups in Dhaka, be acquainted with CEDAR partners' ministries on gender equality mobilisation.
For example, trainings and healthcare classes are provided in order to build women's capacity and increase their health knowledge.
Participants will also visit local schools and have an opportunity to dialogue with school teachers and pupils.
Also, we will visit southern Bangladesh to know more about how the locals are affected by natural disasters.
We will also be introduced to disaster risk reduction and response through meeting with farmers.
Exposure Trip to BangladeshDate: 25 November - 3 December 2011 (9 days)Target: Christians aged 18 or above, be able to communicate in English, with burden in helping the poorFee: approx. HKD 9,000 Deadline: 15 September 2011Interview: Late September 2011Pre-trip meetings: Oct & Nov 2011 (2 obligatory)Application form is provided upon request. Please contact Sandy Lam at 23819627 or email to [email protected]
