Bangladesh

Community Snapshot

We are excited about Char Borobila’s future as they moved on from partnership with FH in 2024 to self-sustainability. Families are no longer reliant on a single wage earner as thousands of women learned income generating skills to supplement their families' livelihoods. Through Community Based Organizations, local leaders are implementing creative solutions and are committed to helping their communities thrive beyond their FH partnership.

Ukhia is located on the eastern part of the coast, near the Rohingya refugee camp. Before the influx of refugees, Ukhia’s residents were already in a precarious position with poor sanitation, environmental degradation, and food insecurity. Now, the increased population has driven up market prices and taken a further toll on the surrounding environment. In response, FH implemented training on home gardening and high value crop production so families can grow nutritious food in their own yards. Community leaders are also dedicated to eradicating harmful social practices like dowry, child marriage, and drug addiction. Meanwhile, there is also an increase in school attendance rates and mothers are being equipped with antenatal and prenatal care at local clinics.

Community Goals

Food for the Hungry walks alongside communities and leaders in Bangladesh to help them overcome their challenges and establish sustainable thriving. Together, they annually create primary goals to address their biggest obstacles. Their goals are: