Empowering Women in Chondipur: Advancing Health, Education, and Opportunity

The Challenge

Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in empowering women over the past few decades. However, significant challenges remain. Women in rural areas still face high rates of childbirth mortality, fertility issues, limited access to education, and pervasive gender-based discrimination and violence. These barriers prevent women from achieving their full potential, limiting their opportunities and their ability to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Our core values at Suraiya Ataur Medical Center.

Our Response

At Suraiya Ataur Medical Center (SAMC), we are dedicated to empowering women of Chondipur through education, support, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our initiatives are designed to address the unique challenges faced by women in this community and provide them with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

Current Programs

• Vocational Training: In 2024, we launched vocational services to teach skills like cutting, sewing, and maintaining sewing machines. These three-month sessions empower women with practical skills to improve their economic independence.
• Educational Seminars: We host monthly short seminars focusing on topics vital to women and children, including mental health, nutrition, hygiene, pregnancy, menopause, gender-based discrimination, and self-defense. A full schedule of upcoming programs in 2025 can be found on this page.
• Education Initiatives: We are addressing female literacy disparities by giving young women access to education at the adjacent school. We also provide scholarships to women pursuing higher education, who otherwise would not have the means to continue their studies.

Future Plans

Our commitment to empowering women goes beyond our current efforts. We are planning to expand our initiatives to include:

• Special Needs Programs: Establishing dedicated support for children with special needs.
• Programs for Women Over 50: Developing projects tailored to address the unique needs and opportunities for women in this age group.
• Peer Support Groups: Create spaces for women to share their experiences, build a sense of community, and offer mutual support.

All these efforts are delivered in a safe and welcoming environment, where women feel respected, inspired, and empowered to build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Join Us

Together, we can create a lasting impact. Your support helps us continue to expand these vital programs and transform the lives of women and children in Chondipur. Empowering women isn’t just a mission—it’s a movement for change.