Md Yasin Ali

Impact of Funding Cuts on Gender Diverse Community Organizations in Bangladesh

IntroductionLate one humid evening in Rangpur, Bangladesh, the small office of a community group fell dark. The Noboprobhaat Foundation – a grassroots organization serving Bangladesh’s marginalized gender-diverse youth community – had just run out of funds. Its few remaining staff sat together in silence, absorbing the reality that their life-affirming programs might not survive the month. […]

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Climate Crisis and Gender Marginality: The Story of Sumitra Hijra from Kurigram

Climate Crisis and Gender Marginality: The Story of Sumitra Hijra from Kurigram Bangladesh, a nation deeply vulnerable to climate-induced disasters, faces increasingly frequent floods and cyclones—particularly in its northern districts like Kurigram. For marginalized populations such as the Hijra community, these natural disasters are not just environmental challenges—they are life-threatening crises that amplify existing inequalities.

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Awareness Sessions Encourage Families to Accept Their Diverse Children

“Noboprobhaat Foundation Engages Families to Build Support for Hijra and Gender Diverse Youth” Rangpur, Bangladesh – On 28 March 2025, Noboprobhaat Foundation organized a day-long awareness meeting with families of hijra and gender diverse individuals in Rangpur to promote understanding, compassion, and family-based support. This initiative was conducted under the Rapid Response Grant, funded by

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Noboprobhaat Hosts Legal Awareness in Rangpur

“Noboprobhaat Foundation Empowers Rural Hijra and Gender Diverse Youth through Legal Awareness Session” Rangpur, Bangladesh – On 29 March 2025, Noboprobhaat Foundation successfully hosted a Legal Awareness Session in Rangpur, aimed at empowering rural hijra and gender diverse youth with essential legal knowledge and tools to navigate discrimination and access justice. This activity was conducted

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Noboprobhaat Leads Stakeholder Dialogue

“Local Stakeholders Join Hands to Promote Inclusion of Hijra and Gender Diverse Communities in Rangpur” Rangpur, Bangladesh – On 27 March 2025, Noboprobhaat Foundation successfully convened an advocacy meeting with local stakeholders in Rangpur, aiming to strengthen collaboration and build inclusive support systems for hijra and gender diverse communities. The initiative was supported by the

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Noboprobhaat Foundation Honored with APCOM Hero Award 2024

We are proud and humbled to announce that Noboprobhaat Foundation has received the APCOM Hero Award 2024 in the Community Organization category. This prestigious recognition acknowledges our unwavering commitment to promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of marginalized communities, including Hizra, women, and youth, in Bangladesh. Since our journey began in 2018, Noboprobhaat Foundation has

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