The ASHA Project
RDRS Bangladesh has implemented this project in collaboration with icddr,b and the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, USA. The donor for these field activities is Georgetown Page | 5 University, USA. This initiative, running from April 2024 to June 2026, targets 660 low-income women across four unions in Birganj Upazila, Dinajpur District. The project’s goal is to examine the impact of depression treatment (DT) combined with economic strengthening (ES) interventions through a cluster randomized controlled trial. By integrating mental health support with economic empowerment, the ASHA Project seeks to create sustainable, positive outcomes for these women, helping them to become valuable contributors to their families and society.