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200 g of seeds for a needy family in Bangladesh

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200 g of seeds for a needy family in Bangladesh
Day 11
Food security in Bangladesh through fruit and vegetable cultivation

"Oh mother, why are you so mean to your children today?" the fishermen ask the river Meghna when it sends them a life-threatening flood. And these often come, stopping the fishermen from fishing. "Maa" is what the fishermen affectionately call "their" river, which is both their livelihood and a danger. More and more often, the floods are preventing the fishermen from earning their income. No good weather - no fishing. No fishing - no fish. No fish - no sales. No sales - no food. But it doesn't have to be that way. The land is fertile. With the right seed, the residents of Tazumuddin could grow vegetables and be more independent in their food supply. In addition to their "Maa", the river, comes "Baa", the earth, which will help the residents in the future.

Food security in Bangladesh through fruit and vegetable cultivation
need
Healthy and sufficient food for people affected by extreme poverty in the Bhola region of Bangladesh.
activity
Beneficiaries receive seeds to grow fruit and vegetables for their own consumption and for sale on the local market.
Measurable performance
Kilograms of fruit and vegetables harvested through the project
Result
Measurable increase in family income
Systemically relevant impact
In the long term, improved income also improves opportunities for further education for families.
background

From an ecological point of view, the project area is vulnerable to the consequences of climate change and natural disasters. These effects are noticeable, for example, in river and soil erosion. The residents of the region are also not very involved in state politics. There is therefore little access to financial resources, which leads to the impoverishment of the population. Loans are only granted on poor terms with horrendous interest rates, meaning that people in the affected area can hardly invest in agriculture, building houses or opening a small business or store and thus promote the local economy.

Tazumuddin, Bhola, Bangladesh
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The good deed

By growing their own fruit and vegetables and receiving the relevant training, households and communities have access to fresh and healthy food all year round. Food consumption can be increased in terms of quality and quantity. It also ensures that a nutritious meal is cooked at least once a week. In the long term, food security is guaranteed. The harvested fruit and vegetables can also be sold on the market, giving families another source of income. Higher income can be used to make investments in areas such as hygiene or schooling, which can significantly improve the living conditions of the beneficiaries.

AboutBangladesh
Dhaka
Dhaka
Capital city
157058000
157058000
Population
829.25 USD
829.25 USD
Gross domestic product per capita per year
146
146
Human Development Index (Human Development Index)

Dhaka is only six metres above sea level. If sea levels rise by one metre, 17 per cent of Bangladesh's total area would be flooded without coastal protection measures.
About the organization and further information

organization

Islamic Relief eV

German Fundraising Council eV, Venro Code of Conduct Initiative Transparent Civil Society

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