“The Education Research in Conflict and Crisis: Bilateral Research Chairs” project aims to generate and promote the use of new, operationally and policy-relevant evidence on “what works” to deliver education to children affected by conflict and protracted crises.
At the event, BRAC-IED shared an overview of their Creative Club, Adolescent Club, and Green Play Lab projects with key stakeholders, while BIGD researchers presented evaluation findings on the Creative Club program and results from a Youth Census conducted under the initiative. This was accompanied by panel discussions with key stakeholders, including teachers from intervention schools, bondhu apas who work directly with the children, representatives of local UNO offices and the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner.
The event also featured a presentation from the Flying Seagull Project, a UK-based international organisation, using circus, clowning and games to bring play and laughter to kids in crisis.
Findings from the Impact Evaluation of the Creative Club Program:
The influx of over 1.1 million Rohingya refugees into Cox’s Bazar since 2017 has created significant psychosocial challenges for adolescents in the host community. To address this challenge, the BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED) initiated the Creative Club Program, a 12-week after-school intervention designed to enhance self-esteem, mental well-being, and resilience among adolescents through creative expression and pro-environmental activities. At this event, BIGD researchers shared key findings of the program’s impact on adolescent mental health, well-being, and learning outcomes.
Key Findings from the Youth Census in Nhila and Baharchhara Unions of Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar:
Between August and November 2024, BIGD conducted a youth census in the Nhila and Baharchhara unions of Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar, collecting information on youth demographics, household energy use, youth participation in training, interest in renewable energy, and awareness of green jobs. The census covered 18,083 households and a total youth population of 23,477, including both host communities and Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN). Our researchers shared some of their findings from the census at this event.
