Speakers at a participatory meeting unanimously
viewed that concerted efforts of all the government and non-government
organizations concerned can be the crucial means of welfare of people of
climate internal migration.
Adverse impact of climate change has been triggering the figure of internal
migrants to a greater extent so there is no way but to joint efforts for
welfare of the climate-victims as a whole.
They came up with the observation while addressing a project inception
meeting at the office conference hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) here today.
On behalf of its project titled “Fostering Resilience and Community
Engagement for Internal Migrant Workers and Families”, Association for
Community Development (ACD) organised the meeting supported by Peoples’
Courage International.
DC-in-Charge Sarker Asim Kumar addressed the meeting as the chief guest while
Association for Community Development (ACD) Director Sharmin Subrina welcomed
the participants.
Country Coordinator of Peoples’ Courage
International Anika Azhar presented a
short documentary outlining the project’s context while Project Coordinator
Mashiur Rahman gave an overview of the project along with its aims,
objectives and implementation strategy.
The meeting was told that the aim of the project is to build resilience for
internal migrants and enhance their livelihoods and security.
It will be implemented in four upazilas of Rajshahi and Joypurhat districts
and Chattogram City Corporation in collaboration with government, civil
society and local communities to protect around 3,000 households from the
adverse impacts of climate change effectively.
As a whole, it’s intended to create a social environment for the wellbeing of
internal migrants through strengthening knowledge of the Community-based
organizations working at the community level.
Ultimately, it will bolster multi-stakeholder engagements to identify and
advocate for social security services of migrants.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha