Title of the project: Advancing Women’s Right of access to Information in Bangladesh-AWARTI
- Duration of the project: 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028
- Supported by: The Carter Center & USAID
- Total Budget: 29,750,000 BDT
- Total expenditure: 5,861,947.14 BDT
- Current year budget: 5,718,597.36 BDT
- Total staff no: 14
Geographical Area: Satkhira- Kolaroa, Tala, Assasuni
Khulna- Paikgacha, Dumuria, Fultola
Project Goal:
Create an inclusive environment where Dalit and marginalized women can effectively exercise their
Right to Information (RTI) from government and non-government agencies to safeguard their
fundamental rights.
Objectives:
- Empower Dalit and marginalized women in Satkhira district by enhancing their access to
legal and social services through RTI.
Ensure government and non-government agencies respond efficiently and equitably to RTI
requests. - Strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Youth Key Informants to
facilitate effective information flow for marginalized women.
Outputs:
- 6523 beneficiaries will gain awareness and confidence to advocate for their rights.
- 30 Dalit women from Nehalpur village received training through RTI applications, and 6 have accessed loan facilities from Youth development department
- 17 tiger widow women has successfully obtained old age allowance cards through courtyard meetings in Buriguyalini Union under Shyamnagar Upazila
- 09 Information boards with the names of designated RTI officers have been set up at the Upazila level
- The school campaign, classes are being taught on RTI in 3 schools of Tala, Kalaroa and Assashuni upazila.
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased utilization of RTI by Dalit and marginalized women to access services.
- Improved capacity of government and NGO agencies to provide gender-responsive services
under RTI. - Strengthened role of civil society and Youth Key Informants in advocating for the effective
implementation of RTI and enhancing demand-side capacity for legal accessibility.