SDG - 17
1. Collaboration with CDD, Bangladesh (NGO) and CBM (Christian Blind Mission), Germany (International Organization) on Disability
The study on the scope of work and strategies on disability-inclusive climate change adaptation was undertaken in collaboration with CDD, Bangladesh and CBM (Christian Blind Mission), Germany to identify the gaps of inclusion of persons with disabilities in adaptation measures to climate change and find out further scope of work and operational strategies in the Sundarban adjacent coastal areas on Disability Inclusive climate change adaptation through CDDiDRM & CCA project in Sharankhola, Bagerhat. The study showed that climate change is amplifying the risks and exclusion systematically that persons with disabilities already experience in their daily lives. Additionally, climate change is introducing new risks and creating new barriers like securing livelihoods and ensuring household food security.
Based on the findings, persons with disabilities present a call to action to all agencies and organizations working on climate-related policy and programming in Bangladesh. Crucially, disability-inclusive climate action needs to better address existing and emerging risks and respond to the differential impacts of climate change on persons with disabilities. Disability-inclusive climate action can only be achieved by ensuring the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in climate preparedness, adaptation, and mitigation.
2. Collaboration with Sorolota Foundation (NGO) for Gyaner Pathshala
Giyaner Pathshala, an initiative of the students of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of DIU, mainly deals with ensuring the education for disadvantaged children of the society. Daffodil International University always stands by the initiative of Gyaner Pathshala as part of its academic social responsibility. This new branch of Gyaner Pathshala is located at Bagerhat in collaboration with the NGO Sorolota Foundation. Gyaner Pathshala also organized fruits festival with the local fruits for the disadvantaged children of the society.
3. Collaboration with Programme for Helpless and Lagged Societies (PHALS- NGO) & Malteser International, Germany (International Organization) for a Baseline Study on Resilience Strengthening of vulnerable populations in Northern, western and Eastern Bangladesh
A baseline Study on Resilience strengthening of vulnerable populations in northern, western and eastern Bangladesh through a network approach of 5 partner organizations was conducted by a team of researchers from Daffodil International University, supported by PHALS (Programme for Helpless and Lagged Societies), Bangladesh and Malteser International, Germany. This baseline study (comprehensive survey and qualitative data collection) was conducted in Khuruskul and Chowfaldandi unions under Sadar Upazila, Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh. This baseline study shed light on the significant challenges faced by the poor and marginalized communities in Khuruskul and Chawfaldandi unions of Cox's Bazar. The study emphasized the urgent need for targeted interventions addressing climate change awareness, livelihood diversification, market development, women's empowerment, climate-resilient infrastructure, and improved access to social safety net programs. By implementing evidence-based strategies and interventions, the project can enhance the participants' socio-economic conditions, and foster resilience to climate development in the region.