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ভ্রমণকন্যা-Travelettes of Bangladesh  (November 27,2016) is the on-demand first & largest female digital traveling organization. It is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh but has team all over the 64 districts of Bangladesh. ভ্রমণকন্যা (English: Vromonkonna) constitues of a travel platform solely dedicated to women, social activities focusing on gender equity and women empowerment, skill development training program, and safe accommodation services for women. This Organization was founded by Dr. Sakia Haque & Dr. Manoshi Saha back in 2016.

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History
On November 27, 2016, Drs. Sakia Haque and Manoshi Saha, two friends, formed travelettes on Facebook. They set out on this adventure to empower women through traveling. Travelettes aims to dispel the myth that women are not fit for travel, as well as travel restrictions placed by families and random harassment on the street. Travelettes arranged 223 travel-related events in 2024, which included seven overseas trips to Bhutan, India, Nepal, and the Maldives.

Programe
ভ্রমণকন্যা-Travelettes of Bangladesh primarily has 4 other sister concerns and is currently operating numerous grant-based programs focusing on Gender, Tourism and Climate.

GEEP (Gender Equity & Empowerment Programme)
The idea of incorporating travel as a tool for social awareness was initiated by Travelettes's project "Narir Choke Bangladesh" (Bangladesh through Women’s eye), initiated on April 6, 2017. This project was designed to educate adolescent girls in all the 64 districts of Bangladesh about their reproductive(menstrual) health,nutrition, and self-defense techniques. It also included workshops on Beautiful Bangladesh, Tourism and it’s history.

A significant milestone was achieved on May 5, 2019, when Dr. Sakia Haque and Dr. Manoshi Saha became the first women in Bangladesh to travel to all 64 districts on scooters, reaching approximately 32,000 girls nationwide. Following this success, an extended phase of the project commenced in February 2020, focusing on advocacy workshops for girls in grades 6 to 8 in all districts of Bangladesh.

Despite initial plans for a five-year expansion, the project's progress was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the project has evolved into a more comprehensive initiative known as the Gender Equity & Empowerment Program (GEEP). GEEP aims to extend its awareness efforts to both girls and boys across Bangladesh, to empower the next generation. It is a 5-year long project which started in 1st September, 2021 with a target of reaching 1 Million girl child within 2026.

Shikkhon Skill development (Training)
"Shikkhon," a Travelettes initiative, is a new step towards advancing "Women Empowerment." The program emphasizes fostering self-reliance. Bicycle training is crucial for girls, offering both physical exercise and a means of commuting to school or college. Additionally, given Dhaka city's daily traffic jams, using a scooter or bike can significantly alleviate this challenge.Up-to June,2024, Shikkhon has trained more than 150 students to cycle and bringing the context of Gender Discrimination in Bangladesh, this is a huge number and achievement. In the context of a digital Bangladesh, basic computer skills like Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel are essential. Shikkhon has trained over 250 volunteers, ensuring individuals are equipped with these vital skills to thrive in the digital era.This initiative includes training on rappelling, mountaineering, cooking and various other skill-development trainings."Travel Girls' Inn (Dormitory for women)"To provide a safe and affordable accommodation for women Travelettes has introduced the "Travel Girls' Inn". Recognizing the high cost and discomfort of many hotels in Dhaka, the Travel Girls' Inn offers a pleasant stay for transient female visitors. Launched on January 9, 2020, the dormitory has already welcomed around 360+ guests, both domestic and foreign.

Destination Madness Event (Event Planner)
The Destination Madness Event aims to create an event filled with excitement, regardless of the location. As a sister concern of ভ্রমণকন্যা– Travelettes of Bangladesh, we boast a team of talented females who constantly develop innovative ideas and activities. Our services include organizing various events such as birthday celebrations, wedding ceremonies, and corporate programs nationwide especially focusing on the tourist destinations