Where We Work
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with frequent natural disasters, like cyclones and floods, devastating communities already experiencing poverty.
It is also home to the largest refugee camp in the world in Cox’s Bazar.
Pronali with her parents and children in rural Bangladesh. Photo: Simon Argho Sku/Caritsa Australia
The impact of your support in Bangladesh
Chanmoni on her farm in Bangladesh. Photo credit: Caritas Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
Population: 173 million people
Women can participate in training to becoming midwives and reduce infant and maternal mortality.
Bodinath in his farm. Photo:
Farmers can apply climate-sensitive improved agricultural technologies and practices.
Halima in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. Photo credit: Inmanuel Chayan Biswas/Caritas Bangladesh.
Families can be prepared for natural disasters through Disaster Risk Reduction training.
Improved rights for indigenous and marginalised groups.
Pronali’s story
Pronali is an indigenous woman living in rural Bangladesh. She was married at a young age and worked only at home to raise her children, with no income of her own or financial independence. Â
Through the program, Pronali received the training necessary to become a midwife in her local community. Thanks to your support and generosity, she is now conducting safe deliveries of pregnant women who live in remote areas where there are limited clinics or hospitals.  Â
With further training and continuous practice, Pronali hopes to build a primary health check-up and first aid centre so that she and her team can provide safe motherhood services and safe delivery. Pronali is now recognised as an integral member of her community and as a family health service provider, bringing her closer to achieving her dreams. Â
Now every day pregnant women comes to me for health checkup and frequently call me for home delivery. In the future I want to build a training/primary health checkup and first aid-center in my village.
Jamila’s Story
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