Partners

Built together. For a safer internet.

The DKC Fellowship brings together international development support, institutional expertise, local implementation, and a long-standing youth innovation platform.

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The DKC Fellowship brings together international development support, institutional expertise, local implementation, and a long-standing youth innovation platform to help shape safer, more inclusive and respectful digital spaces in Bangladesh.

Our Partners
Funding

European Union

Supports this initiative as part of its commitment to advancing inclusive, peaceful societies and addressing emerging challenges in the digital space.

Programme

UNDP

Provides the institutional framework through the PTIB project, supporting tolerance, inclusion, and safer online spaces.

Digital Khichuri Challenge
2016— present
Youth platform

Digital Khichuri Challenge

Creating space for young people to develop creative responses to digital challenges since 2016. Evolved from a social hackathon into a broader ecosystem connecting youth, ideas, and action across Bangladesh.

Implementation

SURGE Bangladesh

Supports the delivery, participant engagement, and coordination of the fellowship. Through its experience in youth engagement and peacebuilding, SURGE translates the fellowship's vision into action on the ground.

Together, the European Union and UNDP provide the institutional foundation and strategic direction for the fellowship.

Ready to be part of this?

Applications close 25 September 2026.