RHL

Project Name: Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh

Goal: The primary goal of the “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL)” project is to enhance the climate resilience of Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal communities. The project will attain this goal by financing the development of climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies while raising knowledge and awareness about the impacts of climate change. Seven districts including Cox’s Bazar, Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Barguna, Patuakhali and Bhola have been selected based on their high exposure, vulnerability and the feasibility of introducing a crab hatchery. Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) is implementing the project at the Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar.

Funding Agency: GCF-PKSF

Objective:
A) Develop climate-resilient homesteads for marginal, vulnerable communities in the southwest coastal zone of Bangladesh;
B) Develop climate-adaptive livelihoods for vulnerable coastal communities; and
C) Enhances knowledge and awareness of vulnerable coastal communities on climate change issues.

RHL project is in operation through SARPV at Chakaria Upazila in Cox’s Bazar, aims to enhance the climate resilience of Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal communities. This goal will be achieved by financing the development of climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies and by raising knowledge and awareness about the impacts of climate change.

Project Location:

Project Activity:
Major Project Activity in following:

• • • Design and building of homesteads.
    • Homestead tree planting.
    • Construction of slatted houses for goat/sheep rearing.
    • Provide financial support for goat/sheep rearing.
    • Introduce the cultivation of saline tolerant vegetables within homestead areas.
    • Development of crab hatcheries.
    • Organize training for beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Project Challenges:

• The community members lack knowledge about the potential of crab hatcheries.
• Most beneficiaries are concerned about the cost-benefit analysis of crab hatcheries.