Strengthening children’s voice and leadership in addressing climate change and disaster risk in Bangladesh Project

The “Strengthening Children’s Voice and Leadership in Addressing Climate Change and Disaster Risk in Bangladesh” project, implemented by Jagrata Juba Shangha (JJS), commenced on September 1, 2023, and is slated to conclude on December 31, 2026. The project is supported by BMZ & KNH – Germany. It aims to benefit 6,592 direct beneficiaries and 205,534 indirect beneficiaries, with a total budget of BDT-7,64,87,611. The goal of the project: A total of 4,560 children from 10 upazilas of Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts and 4 wards from Khulna City Corporation will have the skills to reflect their perspectives, opinions and decisions in climate change policies and decision-making as agents of change. Overall Objective of the project: The perspectives and challenges of children and youth in the coastal regions of Bangladesh on climate change issues are entering the policy discourse and becoming an integral part of implementation strategies

Sub-Objective:

• The Coastal Children’s DRR and Climate Change Forum is established as a functioning network that is able to formulate evidence-based demands and efficiently address   relevant stakeholders.
• 4560 children and youth from coastal regions acquire new knowledge and skills for building a child-friendly, climate-resilient society.
• Increase coastal children’s participation in climate change initiatives at local, national and international levels. 

Working Area:

District: Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira

Upazila/City:

Koyra, Dacop, Batiaghata, Rupsha, Khulna City Corporation, Mongla, Morrelganj, Sharonkhola, Rampal, Shyamnagar, Ashashuni

Union:

Koyra Sadar and Uttor Betkashi, Kamarkhola and Sutarkhali, Batiaghata Sadar and Jalma, Naihati and Ghatbogh, 17,21,22 & 31 Ward, Sundarban and Chila, Khaolia and Hoglabunia, Southkhali and Rayenda