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Project Details

ASHA Project

RDRS Bangladesh is implementing the ASHA Project: Impact of Depression Treatment and Economic Strengthening Intervention for Low-Income Women in Rural Bangladesh: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. The project is being implemented in partnership with icddr,b and the University of Massachusetts, USA. The project focuses on low-income women in rural Bangladesh. The primary beneficiaries are 660 low-income women residing in Birganj Upazila of Dinajpur District.

The project addresses the alarming mental health crisis identified by the World Health Organization (WHO), which highlights a significant global burden of mental and psychiatric disorders. This project aims to fill that gap by conducting a community-based study of mental health problems in rural Bangladesh.

Our goal is to create a ripple effect of positive change, empowering women to become self-sufficient and contributing members of their communities. Our project tackles the interconnected issues of mental health and economic hardship. By offering comprehensive support, we're working to break the cycle of poverty and create sustainable solutions. The project aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).