Bangladesh
Together, we are creating real prospects for women in Bangladesh. And we are promoting peaceful coexistence between the host community and Rohingya refugees in southern Bangladesh.
Situation
Limited possibilities.
40% of people in Bangladesh live below the poverty line. Traditionally, the man earns the income in Bangladesh - usually as a day laborer working in the fields or in fish farming. Women's everyday lives are often limited to housework and raising children. Discrimination and domestic violence are widespread. Education or further training outside the home is often impossible. Many pregnant and breastfeeding women receive inadequate medical care. Girls are often seen as a financial and social burden. More than half of the girls in Bangladesh are therefore married off early and are less than 18 years old when they get married. They face a difficult future with limited opportunities. In the south of the country, the constant influx of refugees in the Cox's Bazar region is exerting immense pressure on the host community. Coupled with recurring natural disasters such as flooding, this means that the host community is now also dependent on humanitarian aid.
Overview
One country, much injustice.
At 147,570 km2, Bangladesh is around three and a half times the size of Switzerland.
171 million people live in Bangladesh, a good nineteen times more than in Switzerland.
129th place out of 191 countries in the Human Development Index - Switzerland is in first place.
On the Gender Inequality Index, Bangladesh ranks 131 out of 170.
Vision
Women change a society - if they can realize their potential. In our project work in the north of Bangladesh, we therefore focus on reducing gender-specific violence and enabling women to demand their rights, get an education and work. In the south of the country, we promote exchange and peaceful coexistence between the host community and refugees who have moved here.
Approach
Strong women and peaceful coexistence.
Together with our partner organization Sathi, we protect women in the project "Strong women. Strong families." project, we protect women and girls from violence and discrimination and improve the social, economic and environmental security of people in the Dhobaura sub-district. In the region around Cox's Bazar, we provide the host community with basic necessities and promote exchange between them and the refugees.
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Women's rights
The woman is herself
Women learn to demand their rights. This includes preventing girls from marrying children and sending them to school instead, reducing domestic violence in families and giving women a say in family planning. They are trained in poultry farming, goat rearing, vegetable growing and tailoring. This enables them to earn their own income.
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Livelihood
Peaceful, humane coexistence
In the southern project region, we promote peaceful coexistence and trust between guests and host communities through events such as theater performances on the subject of human rights or equality. In order to improve the precarious conditions, we provide acute food aid to the original population and prevent epidemic diseases by providing functional access to clean water.
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Civil protection
Better protection against environmental disasters
Volunteers are trained in disaster preparedness and response by the government’s disaster protection committee. They learn how to prepare the community for natural disasters and support them in crisis situations (floods, droughts, cold and heat waves). This reduces the risk of loss of life and livelihoods.
Impact
Every donation changes lives in Bangladesh.
163 protection commissions are responsible for the implementation of women's rights
A protection commission is being set up in all villages in the northern project region to look after the protection of women and children. It is in close contact with the local authorities.
285 women and men learn how to earn an income
In courses, 285 particularly disadvantaged women and men are learning how to raise livestock, practice sustainable farming, or work as tailors. This gives them the opportunity to earn an income. They then share what they’ve learned with their savings and loan group.
54 volunteers prepare the population for environmental disasters
The volunteers show the population how to prepare for a natural disaster and how to act correctly in crisis situations. Their service is particularly important for the most vulnerable families.
Possibilitieschange lives
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Quality
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Relevance
SDC
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About us
Effective emergency aid and development cooperation.
As a relief organization, we provide life-changing opportunities worldwide through effective, straightforward assistance. We are committed to both short- and medium-term emergency aid, as well as long-term development cooperation. Based on mutual respect and an understanding of local needs, we focus primarily on livelihoods, education, health, and peace. The responsible and impactful use of entrusted donations is confirmed by the ZEWO quality seal and our commitment to the standards of the CHS Alliance.