CRAB

Creating Resilient Livelihoods through Crab Farming

As a climate smart technology Crab farming holds strong potential in saline coastal areas of Bangladesh but remained untapped due to limited awareness, high infrastructure costs, and persistent risks from natural disasters and disease. To bridge this gap, the “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL)” project implements a structured intervention designed to turn vulnerable coastal communities into self-reliant crab producers. The RHL project empowers marginalized communities through providing technical capacity building, financial support and continuous guidance. By combining expert technical guidance with accessible finance, the RHL project has significantly reduced crab mortality rates and boosted household incomes. This initiative does more than just create an alternative income source; it fosters climate resilience, allowing coastal families to adapt to a changing environment while achieving long-term economic independence.