Eight community-led programmes.

Leadership Development

The organization strengthens the leadership capacity of indigenous women Headmen and Karbaris to ensure their active participation in customary governance and community decision-making.

• Leadership and governance training
• Community facilitation and communication skills
• Women leaders' networking and dialogue
• Youth leadership engagement
• Awareness on customary governance systems

Biodiversity Conservation

The organization promotes biodiversity conservation and sustainable environmental practices through indigenous knowledge and community participation.

• Environmental awareness campaigns
• Promotion of traditional ecological knowledge
• Forest and natural resource protection
• Community discussions on climate resilience
• Sustainable livelihood and land-use awareness

Women Empowerment

The organization works to enhance the social, economic, and political empowerment of indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

• Rights awareness programs
• Women's participation and representation initiatives
• Capacity-building workshops
• Community engagement and support networks
• Promotion of women's dignity and equality

Land Rights

Land is closely connected to indigenous identity, culture, livelihood, and survival. We support awareness and advocacy for indigenous land and customary rights.

• Community awareness on customary land rights
• Dialogue on land-related challenges
• Advocacy for protection of indigenous territories
• Documentation and community consultation
• Collaboration with rights-based organizations

Human Rights & Policy Advocacy

The organization advocates for the protection and promotion of indigenous peoples' rights, especially the rights of indigenous women and marginalized communities.

• Human rights awareness campaigns
• Community consultations and public dialogues
• Advocacy meetings and networking
• Policy discussions and stakeholder engagement
• Rights-based campaigns and observance events

Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

The organization raises awareness and promotes preventive actions against gender-based violence affecting indigenous women and girls.

• Awareness sessions on violence prevention
• Community dialogue on women's safety and dignity
• Supportive referral and networking initiatives
• Advocacy for gender equality and protection
• Engagement with community leaders and stakeholders

Organizational Strengthening & Movement Building

The organization focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, grassroots networks, and collective indigenous women's movements.

• Organizational development training
• Strategic planning and coordination meetings
• Networking among women traditional leaders
• Community mobilization and participation
• Strengthening grassroots representation

Regional Capacity Building

The organization supports regional cooperation and knowledge-sharing among indigenous women leaders and community organizations within the CHT and beyond.

• Regional workshops and exchange programs
• Cross-community learning initiatives
• Training on governance, advocacy, and rights
• Collaboration with national and international partners
• Leadership mentoring and institutional learning