Project: Partnership for Resilient Livelihoods in CHT Region (PRLC)

Since January 2023, MJF has been implementing a project “Partnership for Resilient Livelihoods in the CHT Region” to contribute to poverty reduction and resilient livelihoods of extremely poor households in the three Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) districts of Bangladesh.

This is a comprehensive project that pays particular attention to the promotion of livelihoods for the extremely poor and expansion of nutrition services, community mobilasation, and market development for CHT’s most vulnerable people. The project will prioritise enhancing the well-being of the underprivileged and marginalised population, market access, climate-resilient agriculture, and social safety-net services. Gender equity, women’s empowerment and accessibility for people with disabilities are the core focus of this initiative. The UNDP is providing technical support to the livelihood interventions. The project will be linked with an ongoing Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) Project ‘Pathways to Prosperity’, which is supporting millions of people in Bangladesh to overcome extreme poverty.

The project is closely collaborating with the Ministry of CHT Affairs, CHT District Councils and CHT Regional Council.

Objective
To contribute to poverty reduction and resilient livelihoods of extremely poor households in the three CHT districts of Bangladesh.

Expected Outcomes
1.Sustained livelihoods and income generation amongst the target households in the CHT districts.
2.Improved and sustained nutritional practices for a better and healthy lifestyle for the extremely poor households in CHT region.
3.Increased investment of resources by local communities and the Government, aimed at the most vulnerable regions and population segments in the CHT districts.

Target Population
Extremely poor, persons with disabilities, vulnerable women, pregnant and lactating mothers and youths.

Direct Beneficiary Number: 98000.

Geographical Locations: Bandarban, Khagrachari and Rangamati Districts.

Implementing Organisations: 8 Non-governmental Organisations.

Project Duration: January 2023 – December 2026.

Project Cost (BDT): 700,000,000.

Funding Agency: European Union.

Aligns with SDGs: SDG 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10 and 16.

Aligns with MJF’s Focused Thematic Issue
Promote and protect rights and economic empowerment of ethnic people.

INTERIM NARRATIVE REPORT (January-December 2023)