Business Type
Business Description
Bangladeshi American Women for Progress (BAWP), a Bangladeshi women’s rights group based in Queens, New York City, was founded in May 2020. The organization’s vision is to safeguard the rights of Bangladeshi women in the United States.
Mission
Bangladeshi American Women for Progress protects, represents, and advocates for Bangladeshi immigrant women, especially those not raised in the USA, who don’t speak or understand English, face domestic violence, need legal aid, and know their rights.
Programs and Activities
Empowerment & Education:
- Represent new or first-generation Bangladeshi women: This involves advocating for and giving a voice to Bangladeshi women who are recent immigrants or the first in their families to be born and raised in the United States, addressing their unique challenges and needs.
- Organize English language classes: These classes are designed to help Bangladeshi women improve their English proficiency, which is crucial for integration into society, accessing services, and employment opportunities.
- Offer “Know Your Rights” information sessions: These sessions educate Bangladeshi women about their legal rights and protections in the United States, covering topics such as employment law, housing rights, and personal safety, empowering them to navigate their lives with greater confidence.
Support & Assistance:
- Assist women facing domestic violence: This provides crucial support, resources, and guidance to Bangladeshi women who are victims of domestic violence, helping them find safety, legal aid, and counseling.
- Help with Legal Needs: This offers assistance with various legal issues that Bangladeshi women may encounter, including immigration matters, family law, and other civil legal concerns.
- Provide social welfare information (e.g., job, career, health, housing): This involves connecting women with essential resources and information related to social services, helping them access support for employment, career development, healthcare, and stable housing.
Team:
President: Manika Roy Chowdhury