Management of Long-Term Support/Education Support for the Children of Dead and Missing Workers of Tazreen Fashion
Results
The initiative has fairly unique and experimental elements making it relevant, both for the needs of beneficiaries’ and partners
The Trust Fund is unique and distinguishes itself from other sources of support received by Tazreen workers in that it combined periodic payments with a longer-term support for children of the industrial disaster victims
The amount of the stipend specifically targeted for education was well suited to the needs of the families
Initiative target of 100% has been achieved with enlisted children continuing their education
The generation of children covered was the first one to go to school
Families’ awareness on financial options and savings was raised which were unintended positive outcomes
Despite a valid and innovative mandate, the initiative missed a few opportunities such as guidance on use of accumulated funds
Lumpsum payment is an appropriate strategy and requires improved guidance and orientation for youth turning 18 years
Psychosocial support was provided to children but not adequately resourced to fulfil its objective
The monthly allowance adequately covered education expenses but did not cover health expenses that are costly in Bangladesh
Children who could have benefited from vocational education did not express a need to access vocational/technical education
What did we learn?
C&A Foundation
Partnering with organizations that have strong local presence and capacity for initiatives responding to unforeseen events is a key ingredient for success
Reported to be an exemplary initiative and to increase its visibility, the Tazreen Workers Claims Fund must be promoted as good practice in the area of industrial disaster victim support
For Partners & Others
Periodical payments have proven to be a useful modality; functioning as a complementary source of income and social safety net for the affected families
Integrating close monitoring and follow-up by third-party organisations will ensure the funds are used for the originally intended objectives
Targeted psychosocial counselling sessions for the most vulnerable beneficiaries in response based initiatives must be given on a case to case basis to increase the quality of support
Provision of guidance for young adults turning 18 years is important for them to access sustainable livelihood or employment opportunities