Aparajeyo Tarunno
Empowering Young People for Leadership, Innovation, and SRHR Advocacy in Bangladesh
A youth initiative of RHSTEP working to unlock the potential of adolescents and young leaders through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
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Aparajeyo Tarunno (Unlocking Youth Potential - UYP) is a youth-led initiative working to develop leadership, creativity, and advocacy skills among young people. The program focuses on increasing awareness about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and empowering youth to become change-makers in their communities.
Through schools, communities, youth networks, and innovation programs, young people are trained to advocate for health, gender equality, and social inclusion across Bangladesh.
What We Do
Key program areas empowering young leaders
Youth Leadership
Training young leaders to advocate for health, rights, and social development.
Health Advocacy
Promoting awareness on SRHR, mental health, and gender equality.
Innovation & Hackathons
Encouraging creative youth solutions to health and social challenges.
Networking
Connecting youth leaders, policymakers, and community organizations.
Key Activities
Our core program interventions for youth development
Youth Leadership Training
Structured training programs designed to develop leadership, communication, and advocacy skills among young people.
SRHR Awareness Campaigns
Targeted campaigns to promote awareness on sexual and reproductive health, rights, and wellbeing.
Community Outreach
Engaging youth at grassroots level through schools, communities, and youth networks.
Innovation & Hackathons
Encouraging innovative, youth-led solutions to social and health-related challenges.
Policy Dialogue & Youth Advocacy
Creating platforms for youth participation in policy discussions and decision-making processes.
Our Impact
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Aparajeyo Tarunno Blog & Events
National Youth Health Council 2025
Unlocking Youth Potential (UYP) proudly announces the formation of the National Youth Health Council Committee through the National Youth Health Council Program—marking a significant milestone in institutionalizing youth voices within Bangladesh’s health policy landscape.
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Alumni Network For UYP
UYP celebrated a memorable event on 29th December, uniting members, participants, and alumni to reflect on a year of achievements and shared experiences. The program featured inspiring moments, strengthened connections, and a vibrant cultural performance, encouraging continued collaboration and growth.
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National Youth Conference 2025
Proud to have successfully organized the National Youth Conference 2025 on “Emerging Health Challenges for Youth and Adolescent Population” on 28 December 2025 at the Isfendiar Zahed Hasan Auditorium, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Dhaka, under the leadership of Unlocking Youth Potential (UYP).
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International Human Rights Day Awareness Programme at UYP Barishal Centre
On 10 December 2025, Aparajeyo Tarunno Barishal Centre celebrated International Human Rights Day with great enthusiasm under the theme “Eliminate Inequality, Protect Human Rights.” The programme brought together adolescents from various educational institutions and communities, featuring informative sessions, presentations, and interactive group activities to enhance awareness on human rights.
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International Human Rights Day Awareness Programme at UYP Gaibandha Centre
An awareness programme was conducted at the RHSTEP Gaibandha Centre by UYP on 10 December 2025, in observance of International Human Rights Day.
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International Human Rights Day Awareness Programme at UYP Dhaka Centre
UYP organized a Human Rights Awareness Programme at its Dhaka Centre on International Human Rights Day, engaging 30 adolescents and youth. The event featured expert insights from Dr. Sazzad Siddiqui, focusing on fundamental rights and youth protections in Bangladesh.Through interactive discussions, presentations, and participatory activities, the programme enhanced understanding of human rights principles and encouraged critical thinking among participants. The session concluded with reflections, making it a meaningful platform for youth empowerment and awareness.
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Health Advocacy Campaign Organized By RHSTEP-UYP Khulna
On 6 December 2025, Aparajeyo Tarunno (UYP) Khulna Centre organized a health awareness programme titled “Health Advocacy Campaign-02” at People’s Field in Khalishpur. The event focused on promoting SRHR, gender equality, and community health, featuring multiple service stalls, awareness activities, and active participation from volunteers and community members, concluding successfully under the supervision of UYP officials.
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Training on Communication & Leadership Development
From 25–28 November 2025, RHSTEP conducted a four-day “Training on Communication & Leadership Development” at Hotel Bengal Blueberry, bringing together senior officials and subject experts. The training focused on key thematic areas including gender, human rights, climate change, mental health, PSEA, and GTA, delivered through structured sessions and participatory group activities to enhance participants’ knowledge and leadership capacity.
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Networking Meeting on Adolescent SRHR Development
On 23 November 2025, UYP Dhaka Centre organized a Networking Meeting bringing together government officials, development partners, and stakeholders to discuss adolescent SRHR development, focusing on challenges, achievements, and future opportunities through collaborative dialogue and experience sharing at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Banglamotor, Dhaka.
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Theatre for SRHR-2 "আমরা বদলে যাচ্ছি" নাটক মঞ্চায়ন করা হয় by RHSTEP UYP Gaibandha
On 22 November 2025, RHSTEP (Aparajeyo Tarunno) UYP Gaibandha organized the stage performance of “Theatre for SRHR-2: Amra Bodle Jachhi” in Mid Baghuria community to raise awareness on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), with active participation from adolescents, community members, and local stakeholders.
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Inclusion and Gender Equity Programme Organized by UYP Mymensingh Office
On 20 November 2025, UYP Mymensingh Office organized an Inclusion and Gender Equity Programme with participation from peer educators, development professionals, and youth representatives from various institutions and communities to promote dialogue on inclusion and gender equality.
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Watchdog Meeting on Health Service Gaps with Policymakers and Stakeholders Held by UYP Khulna Centre
On 19 November 2025, UYP Khulna Centre organized a “Watchdog Meeting on Health Service Gaps with Policymakers and Stakeholders,” where findings from field visits conducted on 13 and 17 November across multiple health facilities were presented. A 10-member Watchdog Team collected data and interviewed service recipients at MCWC, FWC, and community clinics to identify service gaps.
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Webinar with Alumni by UYP Barishal Centre Focuses on SRHR Education and Youth Leadership Development
A “Meet with Alumni” session was organized by Aparajeyo Tarunno (UYP) Barishal Centre, bringing together former participants both in-person and virtually to share experiences and reflect on the programme’s impact. Alumni highlighted how UYP initiatives have enhanced their knowledge on SRHR, gender equality, and social issues, while strengthening their confidence, decision-making capacity, and contribution to positive change within their communities.
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Alumni Conference Held by UYP Chattogram Centre Highlights Youth Engagement and SRHR Awareness Impact
On 18 November 2025, Aparajeyo Tarunno (UYP Project) Chattogram Centre organized an Alumni Conference, bringing together youth leaders who had participated in various awareness activities over the past eleven months. The alumni shared their experiences, reflections, and positive impacts gained through UYP interventions, and expressed their commitment to staying engaged in future initiatives. The session highlighted UYP’s year-long efforts in adolescent SRHR awareness, community engagement, and inclusion of marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, indigenous communities, and the third gender. Speakers emphasized the programme’s role in improving health awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening community-level understanding through youth-led initiatives such as watchdog groups and theatre activities.
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Youth Health Council Debate Session Held by RHSTEP UYP Rangpur Centre
On 17 November 2025, UYP Rangpur Centre established a new Youth Health Council through an oath-taking ceremony, followed by a parliamentary-style debate session on integrating SRHR into Bangladesh’s education policy. Participants engaged in evidence-based discussions on key barriers, including conservative attitudes and structural challenges such as training gaps and resource limitations. The session featured active youth participation, expert moderation, and recognition of outstanding performers, while fostering leadership, critical thinking, and youth engagement in SRHR advocacy.
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Networking Meeting on Youth Development and Collaboration Held by UYP Barishal Centre
On 16 October 2025, UYP Barishal Centre organized a networking meeting to strengthen youth development initiatives and stakeholder collaboration. The event brought together key government officials, health professionals, development partners, and students, where project activities were presented and valuable guidance was shared to enhance future interventions.
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Health Advocacy Campaign-02 Conducted by RHSTEP UYP Mymensingh Centre
On 16 November 2025, UYP Mymensingh Centre organized “Health Advocacy Campaign-02” at the Harijan Pally Community School, providing essential health services and SRHR awareness. The programme included medical consultations, health screenings, and community-based data collection, aiming to identify local health challenges and promote informed health practices among underserved populations.
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Empowering Young Women and Youth with Disabilities to Lead Change: Capacity-Building Workshop by UYP Khulna
On 16 November 2025, UYP Khulna Centre organized a workshop titled “Empowering Young Women and Youth with Disabilities to Lead Change,” engaging 22 participants from diverse communities. The session focused on women’s empowerment, inclusion, and leadership development through interactive discussions, group work, and creative activities. Participants explored key barriers to empowerment and received practical guidance to address them, while also strengthening their confidence and commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusive change within their communities.
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Webinar with Alumni on SRHR Awareness and Youth Development Held by UYP Rajshahi Centre
On 16 November 2025, UYP Rajshahi Centre organized a “Webinar with Alumni” engaging 32 adolescents from schools and communities to share experiences and reflect on the impact of UYP initiatives. Participants highlighted significant improvements in their knowledge of SRHR, gender equality, and health practices, along with increased confidence to discuss sensitive issues and promote awareness within their families and communities.
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Theatre for SRHR-2 “Amra Bodle Jachhi” by RHSTEP UYP Chattogram Centre
On 15 November 2025, UYP Chattogram Centre organized a community-based “Theatre for SRHR-2” programme at Tigerpass Railway Colony, featuring the street drama “Amra Bodle Jachhi.” The performance engaged hundreds of community members and highlighted key issues including adolescent health, child marriage, drug abuse, and behavioral change, aiming to raise awareness and promote positive social attitudes.
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Theatre for SRHR “Aloy Aloy Notun Jibon” on Child Marriage, Cervical Cancer Prevention and Adolescent Health Held in Rangpur by UYP
On 15 November 2025, UYP Rangpur Centre organized a “Theatre for SRHR” awareness programme in Ershad Nagar, featuring the drama “Aloy Aloy Notun Jibon.” The event combined discussion, theatre, and interactive activities to promote awareness on SRHR, child marriage prevention, safe motherhood, and adolescent health among community youth.
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Theatre for SRHR Awareness and Youth Concert Held by UYP Dhaka Centre
On 15 November 2025, UYP Dhaka Centre organized a “Theatre for SRHR” awareness programme at Shohojpath School and College, featuring the stage drama “Amra Bodle Jachhi” followed by a youth-led concert. The event engaged adolescents, parents, and educators, promoting awareness on SRHR, gender equality, and social issues through interactive performance and discussion.
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Theatre for SRHR “Aloy Aloy Notun Jibon” Raises Awareness on Child Marriage and Adolescent Health in Rangpur
On 13 November 2025, UYP Rangpur organized a “Theatre for SRHR” programme in the Uttar Sheikh Para Shawtal Palli, featuring the awareness drama “Aloy Aloy Notun Jibon.” The event promoted key messages on child marriage prevention, cervical cancer awareness, safe motherhood, and adolescent decision-making through interactive discussion, theatre, and a quiz competition.
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Youth Health Council Established for UHC at Local Level by UYP Rajshahi
On 13 November 2025, UYP Rajshahi established a 10-member Youth Health Council (YHC) to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) awareness at the community level. The programme featured expert-led sessions on youth leadership, mental health, health rights, and skill development, followed by an oath-taking ceremony and commitment signing to empower youth engagement in local health advocacy.
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Theatre for SRHR “Amra Bodle Jachhi” Raises Awareness on Child Marriage and Adolescent Health in Chattogram
On 11 November 2025, UYP Chattogram Centre organized a “Theatre for SRHR” street drama in Majhirghat Kachareli community, featuring “Amra Bodle Jachhi.” The performance addressed adolescent health, child marriage, drug abuse, and social awareness, engaging a large community audience and promoting positive behavioral change.
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UYP Watchdog Group Evaluates AFHS Services in Dhaka Hospitals and Presents Findings to Health Stakeholders
On 6 November 2025, under the UYP programme of RHSTEP, the Aparajeyo Tarunno Watchdog Group conducted monitoring of Adolescent-Friendly Health Services (AFHS) across four selected health facilities in Dhaka. The findings were presented at UYP Dhaka Centre, where stakeholders discussed service quality, gaps, and recommendations to improve accessibility, privacy, and youth-friendly healthcare delivery.
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Networking Workshop-4 by UYP Gaibandha Strengthens Youth Leadership, SRHR and UHC Awareness
On 6 November 2025, UYP–RHSTEP Gaibandha organized “Networking Workshop-4” at Alor Dhara Pathshala, engaging youth in leadership development, skill-building, and awareness on SRHR and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The workshop fostered collaboration, innovation, and capacity building to enhance youth participation in community development.
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Theatre for SRHR “Amra Bodle Jachhi” Raises Awareness on Adolescent Health in Rajshahi
On 1 November 2025, UYP Rajshahi organized a “Theatre for SRHR” street drama titled “Amra Bodle Jachhi” at Lalon Shah Mukto Moncho. The performance highlighted adolescent health, child marriage, drug abuse, and health awareness, engaging a large audience through impactful storytelling and community participation.
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Theatre for SRHR “Amra Bodle Jachhi” Engages Community in Child Marriage and Adolescent Health Awareness in Korail, Dhaka
On 31 October 2025, UYP Dhaka Centre organized a “Theatre for SRHR” programme in Korail featuring the drama “Amra Bodle Jachhi.” The event engaged the local community through interactive theatre, discussions, and cultural performances, focusing on child marriage, adolescent mental health, and SRHR awareness.
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Health Advocacy Campaign-01 by UYP Barishal Provides Free Medical Services and Promotes Community Health Awareness
On 30 October 2025, UYP Barishal Centre organized “Health Advocacy Campaign-01” at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Secondary School, delivering free health services, screenings, and awareness activities. The campaign included BMI measurement, blood grouping, diabetes testing, medical consultations, and distribution of medicines and sanitary napkins to promote community health and adolescent wellbeing.
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UYP Mymensingh Conducts Health Advocacy Campaign-01 Promoting SRHR and Community Health
On 29 October 2025, UYP Mymensingh Centre organized “Health Advocacy Campaign-01” in Robidas Para to promote SRHR awareness and community health. The programme included health screenings, medical consultations, and interactive sessions to identify local health challenges and improve awareness among community members
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UYP Rangpur Conducts Health Advocacy Campaign Promoting SRHR and Community Health Awareness
On 29 October 2025, UYP Rangpur organized a Health Advocacy Campaign in Ershadnagar (Chiniyapara) community to promote SRHR, nutrition, and mental health awareness. The programme engaged local residents through discussions, free health services, and counselling, encouraging informed health practices and community wellbeing.
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Free Health Screening and Awareness Campaign by UYP Rajshahi Held at Mohishbathan Ideal Girls’ School
On 29 October 2025, UYP Rajshahi Centre organized a public health awareness campaign at Mohishbathan Ideal Girls’ High School ground under the RHSTEP-supported “Unlocking Youth Potential (UYP)” project. The event provided free health screening services and awareness sessions on nutrition, adolescent health, and disease prevention for students and community members.
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Youth Health Council Formation & Mental Health Awareness Session by UYP Chattogram
UYP Chattogram organized a Youth Health Council (YHC) meeting alongside a public speaking competition, empowering young leaders to promote SRHR, mental health awareness, and community-based health advocacy initiatives.
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Community Health Awareness Campaign with Free Medical Services Held in Rajshahi by UYP Rajshahi Centre
A community-based health awareness campaign was organized by UYP in Rajshahi, offering free health check-ups, diagnostic services, and nutrition counseling while promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare among local residents.
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UYP Mymensingh Hosts Programme on Empowering Young Women and Promoting Disability Inclusion in Health Reform
On 28 October 2025, UYP Mymensingh Centre organized a discussion programme on empowering young women and engaging persons with disabilities in health reform. The event brought together stakeholders and participants to promote gender equality, inclusion, and awareness on SRHR and community health.
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Theater for SRHR Raises Awareness on Adolescent Health and Child Marriage in Rajshahi
UYP Rajshahi organized a street theatre titled “Amra Bodle Jachhi” to promote awareness on adolescent health, SRHR, and the harmful impacts of child marriage through engaging storytelling and community participation.
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Empowering Young Women and Youth with Disabilities: UYP Khulna Leads Inclusive Health Awareness Programme
On 27 October 2025, UYP Khulna Centre organized an awareness programme on empowering young women and engaging youth with disabilities in health reform efforts. The event brought together adolescents and marginalized youth from local communities, fostering dialogue on gender equality, inclusion, leadership, and health rights.
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