Islamic Relief Bangladesh 201d ago

The SUPPORT Project in Nawabganj, Dinajpur, funded by Islamic Relief Canada and implemented through Islamic Relief Bangladesh’s Economic Empowerment and Governance Programme, is helping marginalised ethnic minorities and extremely poor households overcome poverty, food insecurity, and climate risks. Through self-help groups (SHG) and partnerships with government agencies, the project introduced climate-smart, evidence-based farming systems that strengthen adaptive livelihoods and ensure food security. These include improved livestock and poultry rearing, fodder cultivation and silage production, integrated fish–crop farming, climate-resilient crop varieties, vermicomposting, and homestead vegetable gardening with IPM and better irrigation. The project also promotes short-duration crops like Challisha potato and BRRI Dhan-89 rice, as well as sack-based ginger cultivation. Altogether, these interventions aim to boost productivity, use resources efficiently, and build the climate resilience of farming households.