Project Name : Community-led Climate Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Program in Coastal Areas of Satkhira District

Doner : Welthungerhilfe

Sector : Sustainable Livelihood

Area : Satkhira Sadar & Debhata Upazila

Time Line : Nov 2024 to Nov 2027

Brief of activities :

5,000 households from marginalized communities have improved and safe access to basic sanitation.

1.     Formation and Strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs):

• Establish 100 SHGs (60 rural, 40 urban) involving 2,000 women.
• Conduct trainings on leadership, conflict management, and accounts and revolving fund management.

2.     Climate-resilient Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):

• Install solar-powered mini water supply networks with deep tube wells and water kiosks.
• Construct 70 double-pit latrines (raised platforms to prevent flooding).
• Develop 500 meters of tertiary drainage in Satkhira’s urban slums.

3.     Solid Waste Management:

• Establish a waste collection and recycling system linked to a “plastic exchange/eco-shop.”
• Support community waste management groups for operation and maintenance.

4.     Awareness & Behaviour Change Communication (BCC):

• Conduct 50 mass education events (urban & rural) on hygiene, gender-based violence (GBV), and child marriage.
• Promote proper use of sanitation and hygiene facilities.

5000 households benefit from diversified and increased agricultural production year-round.

1.     Climate-smart Agriculture Promotion:

• Train 5,000 farmers (50% women) in climate-adapted and nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
• Establish 30 Climate Resilient Farmer Field Schools (CRFFS) and community gardens.

2.     Home/Roof Gardening:

• Support 2,500 households in creating climate-friendly home/roof/sack gardens using composting, mulching, and IPM.

3.     Poultry and Livestock Development:

• Promote small livestock and poultry rearing among 3,000 households.
• Reduce disease-related animal losses through training and vaccination.

4.     Women’s Decision-making Empowerment:

• Conduct sessions to enhance women’s participation in financial and livelihood decisions at the household level.

200 local government representatives align their policies and plans with climate-resilient goals.

1.      Advocacy and Coordination Meetings:

• Organize 12 advocacy and coordination sessions among local authorities (Municipality, Union, Upazila, and ministries).

2.     Training on Climate Adaptation Approaches:

• Train 200 government officials/elected representatives on integrating climate resilience into planning.

3.     Evidence-based Policy Dialogue:

• Conduct a study with BRAC JPG School of Public Health on climate change, food systems, nutrition, and public health in Satkhira.
• Host national and local workshops to share research findings and influence policy.

The capacities of partner organizations have been strengthened.

1.     Capacity Development Workshops:

• Train 20 staff members on procurement, localization, protection, and financial management.

2.     Technical and MEAL Training:

• Conduct workshops on project cycle management, MEAL, CFRM, and knowledge management.
• Support establishment of organizational systems for accountability and reporting.