CARE Bangladesh 340d ago

CARE Bangladesh have been implementing the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies’ (MACP) ‘Promoting Disaster Ready Inclusive Preparedness towards Adaptation (PRODRIPTA/প্রদৃপ্ত)’ project with the support of local implementing partners JAGO NARI and SKS Foundation. This three-year program aims to foster inclusive community preparedness and resilience through the combination of disaster-ready communities and accountable institutions in the northern char district of Gaibandha and the central coast district of Patuakhali. Among these two disaster-prone districts, Patualkhali has been identified considering the frequent impact of tropical cyclones and severe vulnerability to rainstorms, flash floods and salinity. On the other hand, Gaibandha has been identified based on frequent impact of unpredicted floods, river erosion and erratic rainfall. In achieving its ultimate purpose, the program has been undertaken activities to enable the communities to adapt to shocks & stresses, make the DRR institutions accountable to local communities and provide financing for community actions, and support communities to sustain adaptive capacity through strengthened, locally led learning, networking and advocacy. Working Unions: Eight (08) unions of Gaibandha Sadar and Sundarganj of Gaibandha and Rangabali and Kalapara of Patuakhali Districts. Focusing Areas: Enable improved & inclusive service delivery; Climate resilient innovative, sustainable & green solutions; Village Saving and Loan Association (VSLA); Early Warning System (EWS), Forecast based Action (FbA) and Emergency Response; Forming and capacity development of local volunteer groups; Networking and advocacy to institutionalize best practices; Knowledge management and learning.