Jiban Shikkha

Jibon Shikkha is a student-led social innovation project developed by Grade 7 students at Jalia Palong High School in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar. The initiative addresses a critical lack of self-management and life skills in a community heavily influenced by the proximity of refugee camps and associated social challenges.

Educate & Motivate Phase

This foundational phase utilized expert-led workshops to teach students essential life skills.

Impact: Over 90% of students mastered concepts in health, hygiene, financial literacy, and emotional regulation.
Experts: Collaborations included professionals from Dr. Batra’s Clinic, BRAC, and the IRC.

Activate Phase

Students transitioned from theory to practice by designing an AI-powered Progressive Web App (PWA).

Innovation: In collaboration with software developers, students ideated the app's visuals and functionality to track daily habits like study hours, sleep, and emotions.
Outcome: 100% of students engaged in the design process, resulting in a fully functional digital tool tailored to their specific needs.

Advocate Phase

The final phase focused on community outreach and long-term sustainability.

Massive Reach: The project reached a total of 6,520 people, including students from neighboring schools and government stakeholders.
Institutional Support: Secured MoUs with Amader AI for technical scaling and Hope Wave for ongoing mental health support.
Evidence of Change: Data showed exponential growth in student habits; for example, daily activity tracking increased from 23.8% to 96.7%.