Action for Rural Advancement (ARA) works to improve the lives of marginalized and climate-displaced women, especially those living in urban slums. Through our RENEW Project, we provide integrated support to help women rebuild their lives with dignity, safety, and opportunity.
Our goal is simple but powerful: to help women earn, stay safe, and have a voice in their communities.
Our Key Areas of Work
1. Economic Empowerment
We help women become financially independent so they can support themselves and their families.
Skills training (tailoring, handicrafts, food processing)
Support for small businesses and income generation
Formation of savings and Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Access to local and online markets
2. Protection & Rights
We work to ensure women can live free from violence and discrimination.
Awareness on preventing gender-based violence
Safe spaces and counseling support
Legal awareness and referral services
3. Leadership & Participation
We believe women should not just participate—they should lead.
Leadership training for women
Formation of community women’s groups
Engagement with local government and service providers
4. Digital Inclusion
Digital skills open new doors. We help women step into the digital world.
Basic digital and mobile training
Introduction to online income opportunities
Awareness on cyber safety
5. Health & Wellbeing
Healthy women build strong families and communities.
Maternal and reproductive health awareness
Nutrition and hygiene education
Support in accessing health services
Our Impact
So far, our work has:
Reached over 6,570 women directly
Helped women start earning and improve their livelihoods
Increased awareness and action against violence
Supported women to take on leadership roles
Improved access to essential services
How We Work
We believe real change happens when communities are part of the process.
That’s why we work closely with local people, partners, and institutions to ensure our programs are inclusive, practical, and sustainable.
Our Partners
This initiative is supported by:
European Union (EU) – Funding Partner
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) – Strategic Partner
When a woman is empowered, her family, community, and future change for the better.
At ARA, we are proud to be part of that change—helping women move forward with confidence, dignity, and hope.