Key Expertise

HIV/AIDS Programs: Led projects for FSWs and PWIDs in Dhaka, Narayangonj, and Chattogram. Designed and implemented STI counseling, outreach, and health services.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Provided psycho-social support, case management, and GBV training in Cox’s Bazar. Focused on women’s empowerment and PSAE.
Inclusive SRHR for Persons with Disabilities: Conducted training and improved access to SRH and family planning services. Developed disability- and youth-friendly health facilities.
Child Protection: Supported mental health and counseling for children and mothers in Cox’s Bazar. Engaged stakeholders through youth clubs and community activities.
CResearch & Advocacy: Conducted studies on violence, child protection, and SRHR. Developed training modules and led advocacy programs for vulnerable populations.

Key Training Summary:

Disability-Inclusive SRHR & Family Planning: Handicap International, Bangladesh (Feb 2021).
GBV Case Management: IRC-supported training by YPSA (March 2020).
GBV Core Concepts & Facilitation: IRC (April 2020).
SRHR and GBV Basics: Plan International Bangladesh (Aug-Sept 2019).
Gender Equality in Emergencies (GEiE): Plan International Bangladesh (Sept 2019).
Case Management & PSS: YPSA, Coast Trust, and Plan International (2019).
CPIMS+ Advanced Training: UNICEF (Feb 2019).
Trafficking and HIV Rapid Testing: YPSA and Save the Children (2016).
M&E and Clinical Supervision: Save the Children (2016).
Counseling & IMIS Training: Save the Children (2013-2014).

GBV Prevention & Response (World Vision, 2024) – Addressing GBV in camps and host communities.
Women’s Empowerment (National Academy of Social Service, 2024) – Evaluating employment-centric interventions.
HIV/AIDS Assessment (Save the Children, 2024) – Study among PWIDs and FSWs in 14 districts.
GBV Service Delivery Practices (2023-2024) – Challenges faced by healthcare providers.
Child Protection Baseline (Oporajita) (Save the Children, 2022-2023) – Rights, education, and health initiatives.
Primary Healthcare Survey (ADB, 2023) – Evaluating facilities and services.
COVID-19 Response for Children in Brothels (Save the Children, 2022-2023) – Care and education support.
HIV Program Mapping (DGHS, 2022-2023) – Size estimation of key populations.
MViolence Among FSWs (Sex Workers Network, 2022) – GBV and health challenges.
Vision Rehabilitation Survey (IIEI&H, 2021-2022) – Low vision care and therapy.

Project Coordinator, Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) – Handicap International, YPSA (Jan 2021 – Aug 2021)
Project Coordinator, Emergency Health, WASH & Protection – IRC, YPSA (Dec 2020 – Dec 2021)
Project Coordinator, Child Protection for Rohingya Refugees – Plan International, YPSA (Jun 2019 – Aug 2020).
GBV Service Delivery Practices (2023-2024) – Challenges faced by healthcare providers.
Project Coordinator, HIV/AIDS Prevention for Female Sex Workers – Save the Children, YPSA (Feb 2013 – Nov 2017).

Hossain, F., & Akter, R., et al. (2023). Assessment on the livelihood and human rights situation among the FSWs in Bangladesh to understand the barriers to accessing health, social and legal services. Bangladesh.
Hossain, F., & Akter, R., et al. (2022). Qualitative Study on Violence among the Female Sex Workers in Dhaka City. Dhaka: Sex Workers Network of Bangladesh.
Hossain, F., & Akter, R., et al. (2022). Baseline Study on Choice, Voice, and Promise: An Innovation Project of Save the Children’s Sponsorship Program in Barishal. Dhaka.
GBV Service Delivery Practices (2023-2024) – Challenges faced by healthcare providers.
Hossain, F., & Akter, R., et al. (2022). KAP Survey and Program Evaluation on Low Vision Rehabilitation and Vision Therapy in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital.