RHL Project

Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project

Project/Program Name	Resilient homestead and livelihood support to the vulnerable coastal people of Bangladesh (RHL) Project
Working Area	Satkhira District (Satkhira, Shyamnagar Upazila) and 05 Unions (Ishwaripur, Romjannagar, Koikhali, Nurnagar, Kashimari)
Duration	3 Years and 8 Months
# of Beneficiaries	3,500
Vision	The Vision of the Project is to develop a climate-adaptive coastal community in Bangladesh by adopting climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies. The Project will also enhance the capacity of communities and organizations to address climate change impacts in their localities.
Mission/Objectives	To develop climate-resilient homesteads for marginal vulnerable communities in the southwest coastal zone of Bangladesh To develop climate-adaptive livelihoods for coastal vulnerable communities To enhance knowledge and awareness of the coastal vulnerable communities on climate change issues
Impact	The RHL Project aims to protect marginalized coastal communities from cyclones, storm surges, and salinity. It significantly enhances climate resilience through safe housing and adaptive livelihoods.
Outcome	Outcome 1: Decreased risk of loss of assets and lives from extreme weather events Outcome 2: Livelihood resilience to sea-level rise / storm surges and salinity Outcome 3: Improved climate planning and implementation by communities and local level institutions
Output	Output 1: Climate resilient homesteads constructed Output 2: Traditional farming practices climate proofed Output 3: Community-based farmed crab supply chain created Output 4: Climate change adaptation groups (CCAG) formed and operationalized Output 5: Capacity built among IEs and relevant institutions apprised on project

Key Activities

Design and building of homesteads: The project constructs climate-proof houses for selected beneficiaries after consultation meetings in the selected areas.
Construction of slatted houses for goat/sheep rearing: Supports poor households, especially women, with safer small-ruminant rearing options that reduce flood and storm losses.
Development of crab hatcheries (1st stage): Establishes micro-crab hatcheries, provides training on crab breeding and hatchery management, and supports enterprise development.
Financial support for producing crablets: Technical support and financing for hatchery construction and initial operations.
Organize training for beneficiaries and stakeholders: Training plans for CCAG members are prepared, approved, and closely monitored.