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Coming to Nari Jibon is a victory for 18-year-old Shadia Islam, who won over her father who dominates the family and saw little use in his daughter’s wish to learn how to use Microsoft Office and speak English.
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With little chance to find a job in her field, anthropoly: Tasnuva Swarena, 22, hopes the computer class will help her find a government or bank job later. For her, job and marriage can go together.
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Helping out at Nari Jibon: 65-year old Ruma Begum has been with the project since its beginning.
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As Shompa shares her enthusiasm about the tailoring class, thirteen-year old Rozina concentrates on stitching her own dress. As she is deaf, it is hard to communicate with her.
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“Pink is my favorite color.” Shompa Akthar, 20, tailors a dress to save money and to learn the trade so she can open a family business.
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Nari Jibon Development Foundation is located in the South of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka in Malibagh Chowdhurypara.
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Nari Jibon used to be spread out on three floors, now all class rooms and the office share a space on the third floor.
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Published July 14, 2009

Girls and women learn sewing, English and how to use a computer at Nari Jibon Development Foundation - A visit to a struggling women's project in Dhaka.

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