Project Synopsis

Adolescent girls in Rohingya refugee camps face several pressing needs and gaps that hinder their development and well-being. Education remains a major challenge, as less than 50% of girls have access to schools due to safety concerns, cultural restrictions, or economic pressures to support their families (UNICEF, 2022). To reduce the gaps, the project aimed to empower adolescent girls (ages 10–19) in the Rohingya refugee camps through targeted soft and hard skills development. The project emphasizes practical vocational skills such as handicrafts, tailoring, and agricultural cultivation to provide economic empowerment and reduce vulnerability to violence. In parallel, the Adolescents Life Skills Model is applied to enhance decision-making capabilities and raise awareness of rights. Overall, the project is enhancing the self-reliance and economic resilience of Rohingya refugees and host community participants through context-appropriate skill development and livelihood opportunities, while promoting social cohesion and psychosocial well-being.