CRIDA is a platform that monitors, analyses and synthesizes contemporary issues based on scientific enquiry, subject expertise and data analysis. Founded by a group multi-disciplinary enthusiastic Bangladeshi nationals, based in Canada, CRIDA looks at the events of public interest with a critical, unbiased and data driven orientation to identify innovative solutions to address a problem and enhance comprehensive development.

PROJECTS

Vaccine Awareness for Bangladesh

Bangladesh must approach with an emergent strategic planning, adjusted to the reality of its socio-economic determinants, accessible resources, demography and health system to deploy COVID-19 vaccines equitably all over the country successfully.

COVID-19 Pandemic

CRIDA has been assessing the COVID-19 situation and analyzing the implications of COVID-19 in Bangladesh. CRIDA conducts jurisdictional scans, expert consultations and review of evidence to develop recommendations and policy briefs to address COVID-19 in Bangladesh.

Awareness Campaign

CRIDA strives to raise awareness on contemporary issues and possible solutions through various activities: (1) creating and distributing educational materials (e.g., videos, infographics); (2) issuing briefings and fact sheets; (3) hosting discussions and forums. CRIDA raises awareness to provide facts and dispel myths.

Mentoring

CRIDA provides mentorship opportunities to early careerists and emerging leaders to facilitate growth and career development. Mentors offer valuable insight to improve communication skills, learn new perspectives and demonstrate transferrable skills that are necessary to excel in professional life.