However, in spite of these concerted efforts, a majority of Bangladeshis, particularly those living in marginalised rural communities, and especially women, children and people living with disabilities, have little access to quality education and livelihood opportunities.

UNESCO: Ganokendra Model of Community Learning Centres

However, given the changes in the indigenous people's way of life and traditional education, due to economic development, urbanisation and the transformation of livelihood practices, it is now imperative to promote and particularly target women with community education programmes in order to enhance their capacity to effectively function in the emerging socioeconomic environment.

UNESCO: Alternative Community Education Programme (ACEP)

The community-owned initiative provides meaningful literacy, livelihood, public health and nutrition education to about 1, 000 Pashai ethnic minority men and women annually.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

In addition to basic literacy and numeracy skills, learners receive a livelihood skills education.

UNESCO: Non-Formal and Continuing Education Programme

It encourages "grassroots voices" to speak out on education, healthcare, poverty and other livelihood problems during the meeting.

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When individuals, households and communities can build assets such as education, savings or the capacity to earn a livelihood, they improve their chances of building a more resilient and productive life.

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