The document outlines an itinerary for an exposure trip to Bangladesh from November 25th to December 3rd, 2011. Participants will visit an urban slum, meet with organizations working on gender equality, and learn about providing healthcare and training to women. They will also visit local schools to speak with teachers and students, and areas in southern Bangladesh affected by natural disasters to understand disaster risk reduction with farmers. The fee for the 9-day trip is approximately HK$9,000, with an application deadline of September 15th and required pre-trip meetings in October and November.

1. Introduction of Bangladesh Exposure Trip Itinerary 25 November – 3 December 2011

2. Bangladesh locates in Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Myanmar and India.

3. Bangladesh's population exceeds 150 million and is the seventh most populous state in the world, with half the nationals earning less than US$1 a day.

4. Under the influence of a patriarchal culture, male superiority is the norm in Bangladesh, causing concerns over matters such as women's dignity, rights and status.

5. Bangladesh sits on the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers and is often endangered by flooding and other natural disasters.

6. Participants will visit an urban slum and self-help groups in Dhaka, be acquainted with CEDAR partners' ministries on gender equality mobilisation.

7. For example, trainings and healthcare classes are provided in order to build women's capacity and increase their health knowledge.

8. Participants will also visit local schools and have an opportunity to dialogue with school teachers and pupils.

9. Also, we will visit southern Bangladesh to know more about how the locals are affected by natural disasters.

10. We will also be introduced to disaster risk reduction and response through meeting with farmers.