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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

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Attending school is a major challenge for children who live in the urban slums of Dhaka city. To address this problem, various NGOs and volunteers have established street schools and night schools, which have become an essential part of poor urban communities. In this context, CRUCIBLE aims to understand the current situation and promote health
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“Power of Learning” Programme & Civil Society Strengthening Initiatives in Bangladesh

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The “Power of Learning” programme is a research initiative by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in collaboration with MannionDaniels, UK, actively engaging the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Bangladesh along with six other countries. In Bangladesh, the ARK Foundation is serving as a knowledge and research partner in this multi-country initiative aimed at
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Utilisation and Effectiveness of Women Friendly Hospital Initiative: Problems, Prospects and Way Forward

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The Women Friendly Hospital Initiative (WFHI) was launched in Bangladesh in 1998 with the goal of improving the quality of healthcare and addressing the needs of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. The initiative aimed to reduce maternal mortality, fight against violence, and eliminate discrimination against women. It focuses on creating environment for women to
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