Social Advocacy & Knowledge Dissemination Program
The Social Advocacy & Knowledge Dissemination Program of Ghashful is committed to creating awareness, promoting civic responsibility, and encouraging positive behavioral change within communities. By addressing important social, environmental, and hygiene issues, the program empowers people to make informed decisions that contribute to a more equitable and sustainable society. It serves as a vital link between grassroots realities and wider policy discussions, ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and respected.
Program Objectives
The program works to promote civic engagement, advance human dignity, encourage climate-resilient and environmentally safe practices, and foster social inclusion. These objectives guide all activities, from local awareness campaigns to national-level advocacy, ensuring that the work remains impactful and relevant to the needs of communities.
Key Activities in Cox’s Bazar
In Cox’s Bazar Sadar and Ukhia Upazila, Ghashful implements a range of advocacy and awareness activities targeting marginalized and disadvantaged populations, including both Rakhain and host communities. These include community campaigns, dialogues, and knowledge-sharing events focused on hygiene, environmental protection, social rights, and climate change adaptation. Interactive workshops and training sessions equip participants with the knowledge and skills they need to adopt sustainable and inclusive practices. The approach is participatory, ensuring that communities are not only recipients of services but also active contributors to the process of change.
National-Level Seminars and Webinars
As part of its broader social responsibility, Ghashful regularly organizes national-level seminars, conferences, and webinars that bring together distinguished professionals, academics, policymakers, and thought leaders. These platforms serve as spaces for constructive dialogue on urgent social, environmental, and development issues.
The topics addressed in these events are wide-ranging — from gender equality, climate resilience, and public health to youth leadership, education reform, and social justice. By convening experts and community representatives in the same forum, Ghashful fosters a culture of collaboration where knowledge is shared, innovative ideas are explored, and practical solutions are proposed.
These events are not only opportunities for intellectual exchange but also catalysts for action. They help influence policy discussions, inspire civil society initiatives, and amplify the voices of communities often excluded from national debates. Over time, these national-level advocacy efforts have strengthened Ghashful’s role as a trusted convener and a respected voice in Bangladesh’s social development landscape.
Impact
Through the Social Advocacy & Knowledge Dissemination Program, Ghashful strengthens community awareness, promotes inclusive practices, and builds resilience in the face of social and environmental challenges. By combining grassroots initiatives in Cox’s Bazar with high-level national advocacy, the program bridges the gap between local realities and policy-level conversations, working towards a just, inclusive, and sustainable future.