CARE Bangladesh 176d ago

In the Rohingya refugee camps, adolescent girls often face stigma and silence around menstruation. Without access to correct information or menstrual hygiene materials, many experience fear, shame, and barriers to education. “No Shame in Period” shares the inspiring journey of a Rohingya adolescent girl from Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camp who learns to understand and manage her period with confidence. Through awareness sessions and support, she discovers that menstruation is natural, not something to hide. By empowering girls with accurate information and safe menstrual practices, we are building dignity, confidence, and opportunity for many adolescent girls. Adolescent girls and young women 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) and young women (15-24) in the Rohingya refugee camps through targeted soft and hard skills development. The project emphasizes practical non-formal technical skills such as handicrafts, tailoring, and climate-smart 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.