This participatory action research explores how children with disabilities in Bangladesh perceive online safety, the risks of online sexual exploitation, and ways to address these risks. By engaging children, caregivers, and stakeholders, the project generates survivor-informed evidence to strengthen prevention, protection, and policy responses for safer digital environments.
The project works in districts of Gazipur, Satkhira, and Mirpur (Dhaka North City Corporation), Bangladesh.
Literature review on Online Sexual Exploitation of Children and children with disabilities in Bangladesh.
10–12 small group interviews with children with disabilities, 20–25 interviews with parents or caregivers, 25–30 stakeholder interviews (civil society organisations, service providers, law enforcement, private sector, government).
Adapting research tools for diverse abilities (e.g., sign language, sensory-friendly environments).
Conduct validation sessions and disseminate findings in accessible formats.
Implementing Partners
Funding partners
The Ineke Feitz Stichting (IFS) is a Dutch private foundation founded in 1989 whose mission is to enhance the lives of vulnerable children—particularly those with mental or multiple disabilities—worldwide by supporting their access to care and education.