Eradication of Hazardous Child Labor of Bangladesh (EHCLB) Project

Goal

To eliminate hazardous child labor in Bangladesh by withdrawing children from hazardous work, ensuring their access to education, protection, rehabilitation, and skills development, and promoting a safe, healthy, and child-friendly environment.

Objective

• - To identify and withdraw children engaged in hazardous labor.
• - To provide non-formal and formal education opportunities for withdrawn child laborers.
• - To support the rehabilitation and social reintegration of child workers.
• - To provide market-oriented vocational and life skills training for older children.
• - To strengthen awareness among parents, employers, and communities about the harmful effects of child labor and children's rights.
• - To enhance the capacity of government institutions, employers, and community stakeholders to prevent and eliminate hazardous child labor.
• - To improve coordination among government agencies, NGOs, employers' organizations, and workers' organizations for effective implementation of child labor elimination initiatives.

Major Activities

• - Conduct baseline surveys and identify children engaged in hazardous work.
• - Withdraw children from hazardous occupations and enroll them in education or rehabilitation programs.
• - Establish and operate Non-Formal Education (NFE) centers.
• - Provide bridge education and facilitate enrollment into formal schools.
• - Deliver vocational skills training and life skills education for eligible adolescents.
• - Offer counseling, psychosocial support, and case management services.
• - Raise awareness through community meetings, campaigns, school events, and media activities.
• - Form and strengthen Community Child Protection Committees (CCPCs) and Child Protection Networks.
• - Engage employers to eliminate hazardous child labor and promote decent work practices.
• - Provide family livelihood support and income-generating opportunities to reduce dependence on child labor.
• - Monitor and follow up on withdrawn children to prevent re-entry into hazardous work.
• - Conduct advocacy with government agencies and stakeholders to strengthen child labor laws and their enforcement.
• - Monitor project progress, document lessons learned, and evaluate project outcomes.