Awareness Training to Prevent Child Marriage Held in Bhola
Project/Program Name: The Role of Youth in Preventing Child Marriage
Project Area: Goni Bari, Poura Kathali, Ward No. 08, Bhola Sadar, Bhola
Program Start Date: 29.05.2023
Implementation Year: 2023
Project Duration: This training will run for 1 year under Shadhin Youth Development Organization
Training Period: 1 year
Organized by: Department of Youth Development, Bhola Sadar, Bhola
Supported by: Shadhin Youth Development Organization, Bhola Sadar, Bhola
Project/Program Objective:
In Bhola, youth can play an important role in preventing child marriage through volunteer-based social activities. This is not only necessary for society but also for the personal and professional development of each youth. Youth can address this issue in various ways. On Monday (29 May) at 11:00 AM, an awareness training was organized at Ratanpur Secondary School in Shibpur Union, Bhola Sadar Upazila.
- Knowledge Enhancement: It is very important to make youth aware of the harmful effects of child marriage. If they understand how child marriage hinders children’s physical, mental, and social development, they can help prevent it.
- Creating Awareness in Society: Youth can create awareness among their families, friends, and communities. Discussions and workshops against child marriage can be organized in schools, colleges, or social forums.
- Understanding Laws and Policies: Youth should be informed about the legal provisions against child marriage in the country. If they know that marriage before the age of 18 is illegal, they can help implement this law within their families and society.
- Providing Social Support: Assisting youth who are victims of child marriage, creating educational opportunities for them, and building their confidence so that they can make the right decisions in the future.
- Changing Adverse Environments: If youth change their own behavior, thinking, and values, they can influence other members of society. For example, if they take a strong stance against child marriage, people around them may join their efforts.
The program was organized by the Upazila Youth Development Department with the support of Shadhin Youth Development Organization, highlighting the important role of youth in preventing child marriage. Chief guests present at the event included Upazila Executive Officer Md. Touhidul Islam, Deputy Director of Department of Youth Development Md. Nasir Uddin, Upazila Youth Development Officer TSM Fida Hasan, Head Teacher of the school Md. Zakir Hossain, Executive Director of Shadhin Youth Development Organization Md. Rakibul Islam, and other distinguished guests.