According to World Food Program (WFP), 65.3 million people are food insecure in Bangladesh which is roughly 45% of the entire population. The situation is even more challenging for the coastal communities as they continue to suffer from food insecurity and inadequate nutrition due to chronic and frequent disasters, poor planning, impacts of climate change and limited livelihood options.

Lack of nutritional awareness among these communities are also extremely detrimental for all family members especially pregnant/lactating mother, children and adolescents. Moreover, according to studies 1 among 3 children of our country are afflicted by stunted growth. In fact, malnutrition and poor diet are chronic and widespread in poor households. As the pandemic continues, many families in these regions are forced to skip meals or eat insufficient portion as a result of the increasing financial burden.

Uttaran with 35 years long experience has been working to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition while promoting sustainable agriculture in association with the Government of Bangladesh and other partners. Along with the national targets, Uttaran looks forward to end hunger by 2030.

SDG: Goal 1, (Target 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 1.a) Goal 2 (all targets), Goal 3 (3.1 3.2 3.7)

Districts:

Satkhira, Khulna, Barguna, Bagerhat, BhasanChar Camp (Cluster-7, 16, 17, 50, 60, 61), Hatiya, Noakhali, Jashore, Patuakhali, Sunamganj.