Bangladesh
Food for the Hungry started working in Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated countries in the world, in 1972. Char Borobila has celebrated the completion of their successful partnership with FH. Meanwhile, new communities in Ukhia are just beginning their journey out of poverty!
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: Livelihoods
Increase household income and its proper utilization
Increase household income and its proper utilization
Leadership Development
Increase capability of vulnerable communities to respond to disaster and build resilience to climate change
Increase capability of vulnerable communities to respond to disaster and build resilience to climate change
Education
Improve holistic development of children through early childhood intervention
Improve holistic development of children through early childhood intervention
Progress Updates
2024 Char Borobila Celebration Report
After a fruitful partnership with the communities of Char Borobila, Food for the Hungry is excited to celebrate the successful completion of our partnership.
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