MTB Foundation created access to skill development opportunities through different types of Income Generation Activities (IGAs) like livestock rearing, small business, homestead gardening, etc. for 200 Households (HHs) of the vulnerable fishing community in Kuakata Union, Kolapara Upazilla, Patuakhali District, Barishal Division. The objective of the partnership was to support the Government’s initiative to increase the breeding of fish through separate fishing bans twice a year in the interest of the national economy and, at the same time, ensure that the fishing community has an alternative source of income which will be driven by the women of the households; thus, contributing to women empowerment. MTB Foundation, through this project, intended to attain the SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Owing to the success of the project, MTB Foundation continued supporting the fishing community of the country by creating alternative livelihood options through Income Generation Activities (IGAs) like duck farming, vegetable & homestead gardening, pond fish farming & crab culture, dry fish processing, small business and community food bank for 200 Households (HHs) of the vulnerable fishing community in Chardoani and Pathaorghata Sadar Union, Patharghata Upazila, Barguna District, Barishal Division.