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SUMMARY:Global Street Connect Presents: “Stop the Bleed” Youth First Responder Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nEvent: A hands-on\, life-saving skills workshop for young community members.\nDate: July 18\, 2025\nTime: 3 PM\nLocation: Ground Zero\, Dhaka \nDo you want to be the first to help in an emergency? Global Street Connect invites motivated young individuals to a crucial “Stop the Bleed” Workshop. This hands-on training is designed to equip youth with the fundamental skills to act as confident first responders in their communities. \nWorkshop Focus:\nParticipants will receive practical\, scenario-based training in three critical emergency hemorrhage control techniques:\n– Applying direct pressure to control bleeding.\n– Packing a wound correctly.\n– Properly using a commercial tourniquet. \nWhy Attend?\n– Gain Life-Saving Skills: Learn proven techniques that can save a life before professional help arrives.\n– Build Confidence: Become a prepared and capable point of care in your neighborhood or community space.\n– Get Certified & Equipped: Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion and a personal First Aid Kit to take home.\n– Empower Your Community: Be part of building a safer\, more resilient society from the ground up. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is ideal for youth (recommended ages 16+) affiliated with community groups\, youth clubs\, universities\, or anyone eager to learn essential emergency response skills. No prior medical experience is necessary. \nSpaces are limited to 20 participants to ensure personalized\, hands-on instruction. \nBe ready to act. Be the help before help arrives.
URL:https://globalstreetconnect.org/event/24757/
LOCATION:Ground Zero\, Dhaka\, 1212\, Bangladesh
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SUMMARY:Addressing Violence: Mental Wellness for Street-Connected Children
DESCRIPTION:Global Street Connect presents an upcoming seminar at Jagannath University: “Addressing Violence: Mental Wellness for Street Children.” \nEvent: A special seminar on mental health and trauma-informed care for vulnerable youth.\nDate: July 20\, 2025\nTime: 12PM\nVenue:Social Work dept\, Jagannath University\, Dhaka \nJoin mental health experts\, researchers\, students\, and advocates for a critical conversation on the psychological wellbeing of street-connected children in Bangladesh. This seminar will address the profound impact of systemic violence and explore practical\, trauma-informed approaches to support and healing. \nSeminar Focus:\nThe dialogue will center on key areas essential for understanding and action:\n– The Mental Health Impact of Violence: Examining the psychological consequences of chronic adversity on street-connected children.\n– Trauma-Informed Approaches: Learning practical strategies to support emotional wellbeing in marginalized youth.\n– Research Insights: Reviewing the latest findings on violence patterns and mental health challenges.\n– Youth Engagement: Exploring the vital role of students and young professionals in advocacy and awareness. \nFeatured Speakers:\n– Dr. Sharif Haider (The Open University\, UK)\nSession Focus: Practical mental wellness exercises and frameworks for emotional wellbeing.\nDr. Haider will demonstrate accessible psychological tools that can be adapted for use with street-connected children. \n– Dr. Hasan Reza (Social Scientist\, Global Street Connect)\nSession Focus: Research presentation on violence against street-connected children.\nDr. Reza will share empirical data from nationwide studies\, highlighting systemic challenges and protection gaps. \nWhy Attend?\nThis seminar is designed to:\n– Increase awareness of the mental health challenges faced by street-connected children.\n– Provide actionable knowledge and frameworks for those studying or working in psychology\, social work\, and public health.\n– Connect students and professionals with leading experts and grassroots advocates.\n– Strengthen the collective case for integrating trauma-informed care into child protection policies. \nThis event is part of Global Street Connect’s 2025 Week of Action in Dhaka\, a series of engagements focused on protection\, health\, and rights for street-connected children. \nThe seminar is open to Jagannath University students\, faculty\, and interested members of the public. Seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nCome listen\, learn\, and contribute to building a more compassionate and informed response for vulnerable children.
URL:https://globalstreetconnect.org/event/events-mental-wellness-seminar-jagannath-university-july-2025/
LOCATION:Jagannath University\, Dhaka\, Dhaka\, Bangladesh
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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening & Discussion at BRAC University
DESCRIPTION:Global Street Connect invites you to a Documentary Screening & Dialogue at BRAC University. \nEvent: “Green Foot Soldiers: Homeless Children and Plastic World” – A film screening and critical dialogue.\nDate: July 21\, 2025\nTime: 10 AM\nVenue:  BRAC University Auditorium\, Dhaka \nJoin us for a powerful evening exploring the intersection of child rights\, labor\, and environmental justice. We will screen the impactful documentary “Green Foot Soldiers: Homeless Children and Plastic World\,” followed by a facilitated dialogue with experts and advocates. \nFilm Synopsis:\nThis compelling documentary reveals the hidden narratives of street-connected children who survive by collecting and sorting plastic waste in urban Bangladesh. It portrays their resilience\, daily challenges\, and unrecognized yet crucial role in Dhaka’s informal recycling ecosystem. \nDialogue Themes:\nThe post-screening discussion will engage participants in critical conversations on:\n– Child labor within Bangladesh’s informal waste-picking sector.\n– The dual role of children as environmental frontline workers and vulnerable populations.\n– Integrating child protection rights into frameworks for environmental sustainability.\n– The role of policy\, academia\, and civil society in creating protective and inclusive solutions. \nWhy Attend?\nThis event is designed to:\n– Raise awareness about the complex realities of street-connected children within urban environmental systems.\n– Bridge academic discourse with grassroots realities\, inspiring advocacy and informed research.\n– Foster dialogue on ethical\, inclusive approaches to environmental justice that prioritize child welfare.\n– Connect students\, faculty\, and professionals passionate about social justice\, child rights\, and sustainable development. \nThis screening is part of Global Street Connect’s 2025 Week of Action in Dhaka\, a series of engagements focused on protection\, health\, and rights for street-connected children. \nThe event is open to BRAC University students\, faculty\, and the wider community. Seating may be limited. \nCome watch\, listen\, and discuss. Be part of a conversation that seeks inclusive solutions for a sustainable future.
URL:https://globalstreetconnect.org/event/events-documentary-screening-green-foot-soldiers-brac-university/
LOCATION:BRAC University\, Dhaka\, Dhaka\, Bangladesh
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SUMMARY:National Policy Dialogue: Ending Violence Against Street-Connected Children in Bangladesh
DESCRIPTION:Global Street Connect invites you to a Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue on Street Children. \nDate: July 22\, 2025\nTime: 10 AM\nVenue: The National Press Club\, Dhaka \nJoin policymakers\, civil society leaders\, researchers\, legal experts\, media professionals\, and advocates for a crucial high-level forum. This dialogue will address the urgent issue of violence against street-connected children in Bangladesh and work towards actionable\, consensus-driven policy recommendations. \nThe event is designed to bridge the gap between national child protection strategies and the on-the-ground realities faced by vulnerable children. We will foster a multi-stakeholder conversation to build a more effective\, collaborative\, and child-centered protection system. \nCore Discussion Themes:\nStrengthening legal and policy frameworks to protect street-connected children from violence and exploitation.\nAddressing the mental health impact of systemic trauma and building robust psychosocial support systems.\nUtilizing data and research to inform evidence-based policy and programming.\nFostering effective collaboration between government agencies\, NGOs\, communities\, and academia.\nEnsuring the meaningful participation of children in the decisions that affect their lives. \nFeatured Speakers and Contributors Include:\nDr. Hasan Reza\, Social Scientist\, Global Street Connect\, presenting groundbreaking national research on violence against street-connected children.\nDr. Sharif Haider\, The Open University\, UK\, providing expert analysis on trauma and mental health support frameworks.\nMr. Abdus Samad\, moderating the inclusive\, multi-sector dialogue.\nLived Experience Testimonies from individuals with direct experience of street life\, offering vital insights to shape policy. \nObjectives & Expected Outcomes:\nThis dialogue aims to produce a clear set of priority recommendations for government bodies\, NGOs\, and national partners. Expected outcomes include actionable steps on legal reform\, integrated service provision\, child-participatory approaches\, and enhanced inter-agency coordination. \nWho Should Attend?\nRepresentatives from government ministries (Social Welfare\, Health\, Education\, Law)\, UN agencies\, national and international NGOs\, legal professionals\, academics\, journalists\, and community leaders are strongly encouraged to participate. \nThis event is part of Global Street Connect’s 2025 Week of Action in Dhaka\, a series of engagements dedicated to advancing protection\, health\, and rights for street-connected children. \nLet’s move from discussion to decisive action. Join us to help build a safer future for every child.
URL:https://globalstreetconnect.org/event/events-policy-dialogue-street-children-national-press-clu/
LOCATION:Press Club\, Dhaka\, Bangladesh
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SUMMARY:Seminar On Vulnerability in Childhood and Vulnerable Children: A Public Health Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Global Street Connect and Bangladesh Medical University to Co-Host Vital Public Health Seminar: “Vulnerability in Childhood and Vulnerable Children” \nDHAKA\, Bangladesh – Global Street Connect and Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) are pleased to announce a pivotal public health seminar\, “Vulnerability in Childhood and Vulnerable Children\,” to be held on July 23\, 2025. This collaborative event aims to unite medical experts\, researchers\, practitioners\, and students to address the critical health inequities faced by street-connected and marginalized children in Bangladesh. \nThis essential dialogue will focus on transforming clinical and public health approaches to better prevent\, identify\, and respond to the trauma and violence affecting this vulnerable population. \nEvent Focus: Bridging Medical Practice and Child Protection\nThe seminar will center on key\, actionable questions: \nHealth Consequences of Violence: Understanding the long-term physical and mental health outcomes of childhood adversity.\nThe Role of Healthcare Systems: Exploring how medical professionals and clinics can serve as proactive safe havens and effective referral points.\nTrauma-Informed Care: Defining practical steps for medical professionals to provide care that acknowledges trauma without causing re-traumatization.\nData-Driven Advocacy: Leveraging field research to inform stronger health policies and clinical training. \nDistinguished Speakers Include: \nProfessor Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam\, Vice Chancellor of BMU\, who will deliver the inaugural address.\nProfessor Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Hawlader\, Pro-Vice Chancellor (R&D) of BMU\, who will chair the session.\nDr. Hasan Reza (Global Street Connect / Indiana University)\, presenting groundbreaking national research on the prevalence of violence against children in street situations.\nDr. Sharif Haider (The Open University\, UK)\, an expert on trauma and mental health\, who will explain the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and frameworks for integrated care. \nWhy Attend?\nHealthcare is often the first formal system a vulnerable child encounters. This seminar is a crucial step toward ensuring that encounter is protective\, healing\, and a gateway to support. Attendees will gain evidence-based insights from leading national and international experts\, practical frameworks for implementing trauma-informed care\, networking opportunities with peers across research\, practice\, and advocacy\, and a chance to contribute to shaping the future of child-sensitive healthcare in Bangladesh. \nEvent Details:\nDate: July 23\, 2025\nLocation: Bangladesh Medical University\, Dhaka\nAgenda: A mix of keynote presentations\, expert panels\, and interactive discussions. \nThis seminar is a key component of Global Street Connect’s 2025 Week of Action in Dhaka\, a series of engagements focused on child protection through training\, service\, and policy dialogue. \nFor registration\, agenda details\, and media inquiries\, please contact: \nLet us come together to build a more responsive and compassionate healthcare system for every child.
URL:https://globalstreetconnect.org/event/events-public-health-seminar-vulnerable-children-bangladesh-medical-university/
LOCATION:BMU\, Dhaka\, Bangladesh
CATEGORIES:Education
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