ARK Foundation

OUR WORK

ARK Foundation implements data-driven solutions spanning health, nutrition, education, gender, and environmental sectors. Our initiatives are designed to empower communities and tackle critical challenges, fostering comprehensive development.

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ARK Foundation offers a diverse range of valuable resources curated to support practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in addressing pressing issues in health, education, gender equality, and beyond.

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[Op-Ed] Why are we still struggling to make health insurance work?

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[Op-Ed] Rethinking Bangladesh’s health sector reform after SWAp

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The Budget That Shrinks: How Bangladesh’s Health Allocations Disappear Over Time

OUR WORK

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The Role of Community Group and Community Support Group in Community Engagement: A Mixed Method Study
In every Community Clinic, there is a Community Group (CG) and multiple Community Support Group...

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Country Case Studies on Implementation of Drowning Prevention Activities
This study will consist of ten in-depth country case studies examining how specific drowning pr...

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Improving Outcomes in Mental and Physical Multimorbidity and Developing Research Capacity (IMPACT) in South Asia at the University of York
People with severe mental illness (SMI; i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and seve...

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Exploring the Potential of Drug Sellers in Shaping the Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Urban Health Settings Bangladesh
As part of CHORUS Innovation Fund Round2, ARK Foundation is implementing Drug Seller and AMR st...

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Development of a Framework for Establishing Maternity Insurance in Bangladesh
Download Report Bangladesh is preparing to introduce a maternity insurance scheme by 2026, alig...

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South Asian Coalition of Policy and Evidence for Equitable food systems (SCOPE)
The South Asian Coalition of Policy and Evidence for Equitable food systems (SCOPE) is a region...

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Health Budget Analysis Case Study from Secondary and Primary level healthcare facilities in Kurigram District, Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s improving economy offers potential for increased health funding, yet public health...

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Initiative to Make Bangladesh Railway Tobacco Free (IMBRTF) (Phase 1 & 2)
Phase-1 The project is a comprehensive effort by the Ministry of Railway to create a smoke-free...

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CRUCIBLE: A Novel Approach of Engaging with Poor Urban Communities to Talk about Health: a Scoping Study to Understand the Perceptions of the Key Stakeholders in Bangladesh
Attending school is a major challenge for children who live in the urban slums of Dhaka city. T...

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[Op-Ed] Why are we still struggling to make health insurance work?
By Professor. Rumana Huque Bangladesh has committed itself to achieving universal health coverage (UHC), ensuring that everyone can access necessary health services without suffering financial hardship. Yet, out-of-pocket payments continue to finance most healthcare, forcing families to borrow money...

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