Child, Not Bride (CNB) Project
RDRS Bangladesh, in partnership with NRK Telethon, Norway, is determined to break the cycle of early and forced marriage in Kurigram district, one of Bangladesh's most impoverished regions. Targeting adolescents and youth aged 13-24, their families, and community leaders, this project aims to empower young people, particularly girls, to make informed choices about their future.
With a direct reach of 18,975 individuals and an indirect impact on 384,868 community members across 45 unions, the project is creating a ripple effect of positive change. By establishing youth platforms, providing life skills training, and economic empowerment opportunities, the project is equipping young women with the tools to build resilient lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
This initiative directly aligns with SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls and SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Through holistic programming, the project is not only preventing child marriage but also fostering a more equitable and prosperous future for the people of Kurigram.