The Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) has partnered with MetLife Foundation to launch Jagoron, a skill development programme aiming to train 150 people with disabilities in practical, income-generating skills, according to a press release.
The initiative will provide training in computer office applications, electronics and mobile servicing, and dressmaking and tailoring. Participants will receive certificates after completion and seed funding to start small businesses or pursue independent income opportunities. CRP will also offer free medical and therapy support throughout the training period to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
The programme was inaugurated at a ceremony attended by senior officials from CRP and MetLife Bangladesh.
“Every individual deserves the opportunity to lead a dignified and independent life,” said CRP founder Valerie A Taylor. She said Jagoron demonstrates how collaborative efforts can support people with disabilities and help them thrive.
MetLife Bangladesh chief executive officer Ala Ahmad said the initiative is one of MetLife Foundation’s key efforts to build an empowered society by equipping people with disabilities with marketable skills.
CRP executive director Sohrab Hossain said Jagoron is part of CRP’s commitment to expanding inclusive pathways for skill development and economic empowerment, adding that the programme aims to strengthen both livelihoods and social inclusion.
CRP, founded in 1979, now operates 14 service centres across the country focused on rehabilitation and reintegration. MetLife Foundation, established in 1976, has contributed more than $1 billion globally to community development initiatives.
