To mark International Women’s Day, we are sharing the inspiring story of how one woman in rural Bangladesh changed her life for the better, with support from Islamic Relief. Women in Bangladesh face many challenges and obstacles to empowerment, from harmful social...
Piyara, the youngest of 5 siblings, grew up in a family with limited income. Despite this, Piyara’s father ensured that all of his children received an education. His untimely death not long after Piyara finished high school was heart breaking for the family with no...
According to the United Nations Population Fund, in Bangladesh, nearly 51% of girls are married for the first time before their eighteenth birthday and almost 1 in 5 girls get married before the age of 15. “For some families, marriage is sometimes seen as the only way...
Early marriage – often called child marriage – is common in rural Bangladesh despite laws preventing girls marrying before age 18. However social pressure, a lack of opportunities for women and girls, and the harsh realities of poverty often leave parents feeling they...
This is the story of an aged woman, Duloy BiBi who lives in Lakhairgram in Kanaighat upazila under Sylhet division. Duloy BiBi who is 52 years old lives with her husband Israk Ali who is physically challenged and unable to support her for any work. They have two...
Marufa: an Inspirational Woman Once struggling to feed her three children, she took part in our women’s empowerment project and is now a community leader and strong advocate for gender equality. A difficult start “I have had to bear a lot of hardship with my three...
