DYD, British Council to work for youths

To build social leadership skills among young people and promote youth volunteerism in Bangladesh, the Department of Youth Development (DYD) and British Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday, says a press release

Under the MoU, the two organisations will work together to develop a group of facilitators who will use British Council’s ‘Active Citizens’ methodology and training toolkit to support young people across the country.

After successful completion of the training and social action project, each young person will be awarded a certificate jointly signed by the DYD and the British Council, said the press release.

Md Ashadul Islam, secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, was the chief guest at the ceremony held at the ministry. AN Ahammad Ali, director general (additional charge) of the DYD, said through this partnership DYD will reach out to around 2,000 young people across 64 districts across the country. This trained young people will act as change agents in their local community and deliver social action projects to solve local issues.

 ABM Ruhul Azad, additional secretary of the ministry, AN Ahammad Ali the director general (Additional Charge) of DYD, Shahnaz Karim, the director society of British Council were present at the ceremony, among others.

 

DYD, British Council to work for youths

To build social leadership skills among young people and promote youth volunteerism in Bangladesh, the Department of Youth Development (DYD) and British Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday, says a press release Under the MoU, the two organisations will work together to develop a group of facilitators who will use British Councils Active Citizens methodology and training toolkit to support young people across the country. After successful completion of the training and social action project, each young person will be awarded a certificate jointly signed by the DYD and the British Council, said the press release. Md Ashadul Islam, secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, was the chief guest at the ceremony held at the ministry. AN Ahammad Ali, director general (additional charge) of the DYD, said through this partnership DYD will reach out to around 2,000 young people across 64 districts across the country. This trained young people will act as change agents in their local community and deliver social action projects to solve local issues. ABM Ruhul Azad, additional secretary of the ministry, AN Ahammad Ali the director general (Additional Charge) of DYD, Shahnaz Karim, the director society of British Council were present at the ceremony, among others.