Improving Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health through Manoshi Project in Bangladesh
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This article presents the description of changes in terms of maternal, neonatal and child health due to the initiatives of Manoshi Project by Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC). Analysis of changes is also highlighted here. BRAC started the Manoshi Project to bring skilled care into the informal settlement of six major cities in Bangladesh in 2007. Three core methods including social mapping, census tacking and community engagement were adopted to achieve the aims of Manoshi project. This project has successfully reached to the most vulnerable women and children with very low cost and minimum infrastructure. The Manoshi Project has empowered the community through social mobilization, advocacy and communication.
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