- Population36,000
- Villages119
- Temp 21°C
Most families in Mithapukur depend on agriculture as their livelihood source. They don't have access to clean water or washrooms in their homes; making the whole community vulnerable to diseases. Classrooms lack necessary facilities, so school attendance is low.
254 farmers received seeds, livestock, tools, or farming equipment, helping them to improve their farm production and increase their family income.
147 pregnant women were given supplements like iron and folic acid, helping them and their babies to grow healthy and strong.
380 people learnt about good hygiene, including how to wash their hands and keep clean, helping to protect them and their families from disease.
50 community members took out low-interest microfinance loans, helping them to invest in their businesses and support their families.
"My mother learnt how to grow vegetables in our garden at home for us to eat and sell. Now, we eat nutritious food all year, and we're in good health." – Kuheli (15), pictured left
"My mother joined agricultural training and learnt how to raise cattle. She received a cow that produces 3 litres of milk a day. We drink some and sell the rest. Now, we have three meals a day."– Sumita (15) pictured right
"I was surprised to learn that my daughter, Dilruba, was underweight. I learnt how to prepare healthy food for her, and now her weight has increased significantly." – Shilpi, mother
Started 2011
The Sundarbans region of West Bengal
Did you know vegetation in Bangladesh varies depending on location?
Bangladesh has four different areas of vegetation. Cultivated plants and orchards are found in the flat plains of the western regions.
The eastern zone has many low hills covered with jungles of bamboo and rattan (a species of climbing palm). The most common plant is a large type of bamboo that forms the basis of the country’s paper industry.
The central zone contains many lakes and supports swampy vegetation; the soil of part of this zone produces the Madhupur jungles.
The southern zone along the Bay of Bengal contains the vast wetlands of the Sundarbans, located within the largest mangrove forest in the world.
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