Core Comprehensive Programme ( ELCA)

Project Objectives

The objective of RDRS (Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service) Bangladesh is to work with disadvantaged and marginalized communities to empower them, make them resilient, and ensure sustainable improvements in their lives with dignity. This overarching mission is pursued with the vision of a "just and peaceful society where citizens live in dignity, free from poverty, distress, and ignorance in a sustainable environment". .

Expected Outcomes

The RDRS Core Comprehensive Program (CCP), supported by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is a project focused on improving access to health services for disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh, particularly targeting pregnant women, visually impaired individuals, and other marginalized groups in Rangpur Division and Jamalpur districts. Running from 2023 to 2025, the project aims to enhance the quality of life for these groups through various health interventions, including eye health services, reproductive health education, and emergency support for at-risk pregnant women. The project targets 114,965 participants, including women, adolescent girls, individuals with eye conditions, students, and disadvantaged people. It focuses on providing primary eye health services, including screenings, eye camps, and surgeries, with a priority on restoring eyesight for the underserved.

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