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CIES Conference, Puerto Rico, April 22-27, 2012

Youth Programming Approach: Overcoming Gender Barriers in South Asia Nalini Chugani, Education Development Center (EDC). CIES Conference, Puerto Rico, April 22-27, 2012. The Bangladesh Youth Employment Pilot (BYEP). 21 month project (2008-10) $538,570

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CIES Conference, Puerto Rico, April 22-27, 2012

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  1. Youth Programming Approach: Overcoming Gender Barriers in South Asia Nalini Chugani, Education Development Center (EDC) CIES Conference, Puerto Rico, April 22-27, 2012

  2. The Bangladesh Youth Employment Pilot (BYEP) • 21 month project (2008-10) • $538,570 • Focused on the challenges and opportunities for improved vocational skills for youth in the fast-growing aquaculture industry.

  3. The Minority Education for Growth and Advancement–Skills for Youth(MEGA‐SkY) • 24 month project (2009-2011) • $2million • Create educational and skill building opportunities for marginalized children and youth, especially Muslims. EQUIP3: Demonstrating the impact of youth programming interventions on fragility

  4. Perceptions of Male/Female Youth • Unproductive/Idle, Irresponsible • Parents want youth to engage in employment near home/village • Gender Bias Young girls view themselves… • Dependent on male family members • Lack mobility (homebound) – no viable options • Goal of marriage

  5. What do Youth want? • Learn new skills, Expand existing knowledge • Earn respect of community • Remain within their villages (rural youth) Female Interests.. • Self-employment • Flexible work hours • Basic Literacy & Numeracy Male interests.. • Substantial training – technical skills • Sources of seed capital for self-employment opportunities

  6. Overcoming Socio-Cultural Gender Norms • Community Engagement • Raise Awareness • Engage Community Leaders &Youth • Parent Involvement • Identify Role Models • Sense of Belonging

  7. “When women have the right skills and opportunities, they can help business and markets grow,” ICRW EQUIP3: Demonstrating the impact of youth programming interventions on fragility

  8. Shifting Community Norms..Transforming Attitudes • Community Engagement • Relevant & Practical Training • Safe spaces EQUIP3: Youth Programming Approach: Overcoming Gender Barriers

  9. Male perspective on programs • “I am now comfortable working with women. Earlier I thought they are incapable of any hard work and often they are lazy. But now I know they are same like us and can some time be more sincere.” • – Kutub, BYEP graduate • “I am very happy that my children are learning skills and learning to read. This will ensure that my daughters will be self-reliant .” • – Mr. Ahmed, MEGA-SkY, India (parent) EQUIP3: Demonstrating the impact of youth programming interventions on fragility

  10. Breaking Gender Barriers…Transforming Perceptions

  11. HosneAra’s Story 20-year old young female training program graduate employed as a prawn hatchery technician…

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