Project GROW
Climate change and natural disasters leave vulnerable families struggling to survive while their children's education suffers.
In Satkhira, southwestern Bangladesh, families face devastating cyclones, floods, and loss of livelihood every year. Women endure abuse and underpayment in what little work is available, leading to early marriage and pregnancy. Without economic opportunities, children - especially adolescents - are forced to abandon their education to help support their families.
Here’s what our investment* does
💼 Creates sustainable income
Families receive support to start small businesses like tea stalls and grocery shops, or receive livestock such as cattle, goats, chickens and ducks to generate ongoing income.
🎓 Ensures children stay in school
All economic support comes with the condition that families must keep their adolescent children in education - breaking the cycle of poverty.
✂️ Provides skills and equipment
Women who have received training get equipment and materials to start businesses.
👨👩👧👦 Develops family plans
Training helps families create sustainable development plans, teaching them how to balance income generation with supporting their children's education.
📊 Monitors family progress
Through an Adolescent Resource Center (ARC), we track each family's progress monthly to ensure they're successfully building their livelihoods.
Projected Return* on Funding
*Remember our returns are in impact not pounds, dollars or taka
Families Supported
10
Adolescents Staying in Education
10+
People Impacted:
50
How our funds are being spent…
Family Development Planning
Running workshops to help families create balanced plans for income generation while supporting their children's education..
Need Assessment
Conducting workshops with 15 families to understand their needs and select the 10 most suitable families for support.
Economic Support
Providing direct financial support for families to start businesses or acquire livestock.
Monitoring & Administration
Monthly progress tracking through trained staff, including travel costs and documentation materials for case management.
Our Partner
Agrogoti Sangstha - They plan and manage the project.
Location: Kaliganj and Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira district, Bangladesh.
Duration: 6 months
Total Funding: £1,800