Bridging the Divides

Fellow Name:

Anupoma Niloya Troyee

Country:

Bangladesh

Description

Interfaith dialogue remains a sensitive and less-discussed topic in the country, requiring a thoughtful and long-term approach to build understanding and sustainable impact. The initiative was designed to establish a structured pipeline that strengthens knowledge, dialogue, and engagement around interfaith issues while contributing to positive social change.

Recognising the importance of reaching all age groups, the programme adopted a multi-level strategy to engage children, youth, adults, and policymakers. It aimed to influence attitudes and behaviours through diverse communication channels and participatory activities that encourage reflection, learning, and dialogue.

The programme included a wide range of initiatives such as internal workshops, online interfaith awareness campaigns, field research and surveys, essay and art competitions for students, and roundtable discussions with youth leaders, think tanks, and policymakers. It also featured documentary production, booklet publication, and nationwide training sessions for young people and emerging political leaders, creating a comprehensive and inclusive approach to interfaith engagement and social transformation.