Previous Programs / Projects
Programs and projects CEDAR has implemented in the past.
Eradication of Hazardous Child Labor of Bangladesh (EHCLB) Project
Nov 2007 – Nov 2022
To eliminate hazardous child labor in Bangladesh by withdrawing children from hazardous work, ensuring their access to education, protection, rehabilitation, and skills development, and promoting a safe, healthy, and child-friendly environment.
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Safe Migration for Bangladeshi Workers
May 2015 – Mar 2017
To promote safe, regular, and rights-based labour migration by strengthening the knowledge, capacity, protection, and access to services of aspiring and returning Bangladeshi migrant workers, thereby reducing the risks of exploitation, trafficking, and unsafe migration while maximizing the socio-economic benefits of migration.
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Vulnerable Group Development (VGD)
Jan 2011 – Dec 2014
To contribute to the sustainable socio-economic empowerment, food security, resilience, and dignity of vulnerable and ultra-poor women by enhancing their capacities, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and facilitating their graduation from extreme poverty through integrated social protection and economic empowerment interventions
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Basic Education for Hard-to- Reach Urban Working Children Project (2nd Phase), Stage-1 2 & 3
Jul 2006 – Jul 2011
To improve the educational, social, and life skills of working children aged 8–14 years in the Dhaka City Corporation area by providing them with access to quality non-formal education and creating opportunities for their continued learning, personal development, and a better future.
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Expenditure Tracking of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs in Bangladesh
Jun 2009 – Dec 2010
o generate reliable evidence and knowledge through high-quality research that informs policies, improves development interventions, and contributes to sustainable socio-economic development and the well-being of vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.
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Expenditure Tracking of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs in Bangladesh
Jun 2009 – Dec 2010
To promote transparency, accountability, and effective utilization of resources allocated for HIV/AIDS prevention programs in Bangladesh through systematic tracking and analysis of program expenditures.
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Maternal child health and family planning (MCH-FP)
Sep 1997 – Dec 2009
To improve the maternal, newborn, child, and reproductive health status of eligible couples and their children among the beneficiaries of the CEDAR Poverty Reduction Program through quality maternal and child health, family planning, and reproductive health services.
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Voter List Validation
Sep 2007 – Dec 2007
o contribute to the preparation of an accurate, updated and credible voter list in Kamrangirchar Thana area through systematic validation and community-level verification of the existing voter information, thereby supporting a free, fair and inclusive National Parliamentary Election.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control Program
Jul 1996 – Jun 2006
To contribute to the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS by increasing awareness, promoting safe and healthy behaviors, reducing stigma and discrimination, and improving access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, care, and support services.
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Non-Formal Education Project- 3 (HTR)
Apr 1998 – Jul 2003
To provide basic literacy and numeracy education to working children aged 8–14 years in hard-to-reach areas and enhance their opportunities for personal development, social participation and a better future.
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Non Formal Education (Project I and II)
Apr 1999 – Nov 2000
To improve the literacy, numeracy, and life skills of rural adolescents and adults (aged 14–45 years), enabling them to enhance their socio-economic well-being, participate actively in community development, and make informed decisions in their daily lives.
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Follow up KABP Survey in Relation to HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh
Feb 2000 – Jul 2000
To generate evidence-based information on the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices of high-risk populations in order to strengthen HIV/AIDS and STD prevention and control programs in Bangladesh.
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