Promoting resilience in households and communities vulnerable to climate change in Satkhira
The communities in Satkhira District, Bangladesh, are highly vulnerable to climate change-related disasters, including droughts, cyclones, floods, and soil salinization, which impact agricultural production and livelihoods. The IKI Small Grants project aims to promote climate-resilient livelihoods, advocate for climate justice, and strengthen knowledge and awareness on climate risk management and adaptation. The project will inform 720 households about climate-adaptive livelihoods, support 36 village groups with capacity building, and submit 150 Right to Information requests to public authorities. Additionally, several ‘Youth Climate Clubs’ will be established. Collaboration with various institutions will facilitate the upscaling and replication of successful strategies.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
IKI Small Grants supports Agrogoti Sangstha in its organisational capacity development through:
- Management and Information System (MIS) Software Development and Training
- Workshop on Preparing Strategic Plan for Organization
- Training on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Analysis
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
In 1988, villagers in Southern Satkhira formed a group to address the impacts of a severe cyclone. This group evolved into Agrogoti Sangstha, a registered NGO since 1999. The organization focuses on Good Governance, Human Rights, Child Rights, Health and Rights, and Climate Change Adaptation, promoting climate-resilient agriculture and livelihoods.