Changing Livelihoods

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Changing livelihoods

Continuation of education

During the height of monsoon the riverside low lying area goes under water, and later boat moves from door to door to ensure the continuation of education.

Overcoming traditional barriers

In Bangladesh, tradition and culture mores restrict women’s mobility. This means they are often relegated to jobs with low economic returns. However, the unique approach of the boat project addresses these cultural barriers. Women now take full advantage of the education and internet facilities delivered right to their doorsteps. The proximity of the facilities allays the concerns of their parents and guardians.

Generating activities during the night

The solar lamps are usually used at riverside thatched houses for study and stitching kathas. The light helps people to spend more time in night time work which has increased their income.

Now there's reduced dependency on kerosene because of solar lamps, therefore, CO2 emissions and atmospheric pollution are reduced.

Shidhulai helps people taking control over their own lives

Trained farmers are using mechanical means of controlling insects which has reduced the usages of pesticides. Agricultural productivity is increased. Watershed farmers are concerned about endangered species and working together to preserve the biodiversity. Villagers are self-organized to address local problems like flooding, land rights, sanitation and clean drinking water.

More income with the bicycle pumps

With bicycle pump farmers cultivate a variety of crops outside the normal growing season and save thousands of litres of fuel reducing CO2 emission. Annual income of farmers is increased. They now have a better diet, education, home improvements and better healthcare.