RISE: Responding to Climate Challenges in Satkhira through Inclusive WASH, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Empowerment
Project highlights
Satkhira, Bangladesh
Breaking the Silence
3,174 direct beneficiaries
June 2026 - May 2029
Supported by
Project summary
The RISE project, implemented in partnership with Breaking the Silence (BTS), aims to strengthen climate resilience among vulnerable communities in Satkhira. The project focuses on climate-resilient WASH services, sustainable livelihoods for women, and youth-led climate adaptation initiatives. The project is funded by the Climate Bridge Fund (CBF), a trust fund established by BRAC with support from the Government of Germany through KfW.
Project goal
The RISE project aims to increase the resilience of vulnerable communities in urban areas towards the consequences of climate change.
Key activities
- Climate resilient WASH infrastructure development: 60 latrines, 5 water points, and 03 small‑scale drainage channels.
- Distribute 105 Sobuj Chula (Eco-friendly cookstove), and conduct awareness sessions to improve access to safe, gender‑sensitive sanitation and hygiene.
- Climate‑resilient livelihoods for 100 vulnerable climate migrant women including cash grant and training.
- Train 540 youth in leadership, life skills, and climate adaptation through Sports for Climate Action, equip them to develop inclusive IEC materials, and conduct 360 youth-led community awareness campaig and 9 youth‑led day observances to promote climate‑resilient practices.
