Telenor, Grameenphone, and Plan International have joined forces in empowering more than 2.35 million marginalised women and youth through 鈥楧igital Inclusion: Safe Digital Space for Girls and Youth Project鈥�.
The initiative aims to enhance digital literacy, skills, resilience and create a safe online environment for the women and youth, who often face socio-economic challenges, said a press release.
As a part of this project, a team from Telenor, Grameenphone, and Plan International made a three-day visit to Savar, Sylhet, Moulvibazar, and Sunamganj on May 19, 20, and 21 respectively. With a shared commitment to leveraging technology for social good, the trio have embarked on a mission to bridge the digital divide and create equal opportunities for all members of society, particularly those who are marginalised.
During their visit, the representatives engaged directly with project participants, gaining valuable insights into how access to digital tools and resources is positively impacting their lives. From enhancing educational opportunities to enabling economic empowerment, the project is fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion in communities that have traditionally been underserved.
Moreover, under this project a dedicated effort has been made to bring positive change in the lives of eight marginalised populations: ethnic and religious minorities, people with disabilities, tea garden worker, transgender, people affected by climate change (Haor and chor), female-headed household, street children and others as identified by the National Social Security Strategy; by equipping them with digital and online safety skills. The interventions include training on digital skills and online safety through in-person trainings, and awareness for local leaders and youth-led campaigns in the communities, radio programmes. Training content was designed based on the baseline survey and local needs. Training modules are very hands-on mainly driven by customised interactions.
Yasir Azman, chief executive officer, Mohammad Sajjad Hasib, chief marketing officer, Sayeda Tahya Hossain, chief human resource officer, Hans Martin Henrichsen, chief corporate affairs officer of Grameenphone, Kabita Bose, country director, Jolly Nur Haque, director, programme development and learning of Plan International Bangladesh, Alexander Letelier, advisor-YEE and digital empowerment, Johann Yoon, director of partnerships and business development of Plan International Norway, Manisha Dogra, head of external relations, Telenor Asia, and Johan Martin, director, head of sustainability, Telenor, paid the visit.