{"id":25,"date":"2017-10-11T14:12:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T05:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/en_cms\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2018-01-25T16:30:52","modified_gmt":"2018-01-25T07:30:52","slug":"bangladesh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/what-we-do\/bangladesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"breadcrumb\" class=\"cf\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/english\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/english\/what-we-do\/\">What We Do<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bangladesh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"leftCol\">\n<h2>Centering on poor rural areas, HFW supports the most vulnerable people to be self-reliant<\/h2>\n<p>HFW is operating 21 projects in 23 villages of 3 regions, the capital city Dhaka, Kaligonji upzila, and Boda upzila, both located in rural areas.<\/p>\n<p>In the regions HFW work, more than 80% of the residents makes living only on agriculture. However, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has been pressurizing family budgets, causing pains in their lives. Chemicals also damaged people\u2019s health and local environments. HFW has been promoting organic farming, which is friendly to both family budget and environment and for which they do not have to spend money to get materials for fertilizers either. Also, in Bangladesh, women\u2019s status has been traditionally low, and they are forced by their parents to get married when they are young. At home, they are burdened with household works without enough food and often bear babies without appropriate medical facilities, in many cases resulting in mothers\u2019 deaths or stillbirths. Therefore, HFW has built a Mother and Child Health Center to support regional medical services. We offer job trainings to earn income and support women who want to start their own business, as well as implementing awareness raising activities to protect women\u2019s rights, all for raising their status in the family. In addition, we established a development organization in each village and began to collaborate with the public administration to promote development of the village.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"clear linkBtn\">\n<li><a href=\"..\/bangladesh\/lcbd\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/key_3btn.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"300\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightCol\">\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bangladeshstaff.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">HFW Dhaka Office staff in a meeting<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/map_bde.gif\" alt=\"map of bagladesh\" width=\"200\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">We have activities in the capital city Dhaka, Kaligonji County, and Boda County<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"leftCol\">\n<h2>About Bangladesh<\/h2>\n<p>There is a strong image that Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries suffering from floods, cyclones and other natural disasters almost every year. On the other hand, it is also dubbed \u201cThe Golden Bengal\u201d due to the rich spread of rice ears during the harvest season. Its people\u2019s optimistic nature to overcome adversity is a strong foundation of the country.<br \/>\nIn 1971, Bangladesh has won the war of independence from Pakistan. Its size of land is about the same as Hokkaido Island in Japan but its population exceeds that of Japan, resulting in nearly threefold population density of Japan. Many foreign capital enterprises recognize the country\u2019s labor and market, expanding their business in the country. In recent years, Bangladesh has accomplished outstanding economic growth mainly in export of garments\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightCol\">\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bangladeshcountry2.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">Rice paddies spread on the fertile land<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"leftCol\">\n<h3>The background of HFW activities and issues to be solved<\/h3>\n<p>In the shade of rapid economic expansion, the country suffers from social strains such as environmental damages and widening disparities. Existing laws are insufficient to protect people\u2019s lives, the country\u2019s environment or the right to food. In rural areas, many residents are small-scale farmers, and the costs of chemical fertilizers, etc. are burdening the family budgets. Also, the status of women is low, and large part of them are poorly fed. They follow their parents\u2019 decision to get married in their teens, and take on heavy labor with small amount of food even when they are pregnant. Their medical checkup rate is low, causing miscarriages and low-weight newborn babies.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightCol\">\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bangladeshcountry.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">Traffic jam is a social issue in urban area due to high density of population\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Four activities to foster joy in eating -Bungladesh-<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"genericon genericon-video\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/category\/activity-report\/bangladesh\/\">Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"leftCol\">\n<p class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin-top: 25px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il01en-150x150.png\" alt=\"Developing communities\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il01en-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il01en-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il01en.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Developing communities<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 175px;\">Implement projects among all the six domains of community development, namely nutrition, education, health and sanitation, economic empowerment, gender equality, and environment. Especially focus on women, youth and small farmers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightCol\">\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bangladeshcountry3.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">Support organic farming. Sell by local people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"s_gry\" \/>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"leftCol\">\n<p class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin-top: 25px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il02en-150x150.png\" alt=\"Changing the system\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il02en-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il02en-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il02en.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Changing the system<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 175px;\">Advocacy activities through Vision 2021 forum and b-SAFE which were established by HFW\u2019s initiative.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightCol\">\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/adovbd.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">National conference of \u201cVision 2021 Forum\u201d for ending hunger by the year 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"s_gry\" \/>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"leftCol\">\n<p class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin-top: 25px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il03en-150x150.png\" alt=\"Raising awareness\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il03en-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il03en-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il03en.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Raising awareness<\/h3>\n<p>For easy understanding of locals, publish a booklet on Right to Food in Bengali. Also convey the importance of \u201cthe Righto to Food\u201d through awareness raising events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightCol\">\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/awarenessbd.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">Trained facilitators selected among villagers on Right to Food. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"s_gry\" \/>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"leftCol\">\n<p class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin-top: 25px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il04en-150x150.png\" alt=\"Youth development\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il04en-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il04en-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/fomat_il04en.png 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Youth Development<\/h3>\n<p>456 youth from 28 units in 3 areas are active.  Hold meetings for International Youth Day, Drug Eradication Day etc., and conduct advocacy activities on youth-related policy and livestock projects for income generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rightCol\">\n<p class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/youthbd.jpg\" alt=\"youthbd\" width=\"300\" height=\"auto\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"sTxt\">Hold youth mock parliament<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Home What We Do Bangladesh Centering on poor rural areas, HFW supports the most vulnerable people to be self-r&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/what-we-do\/bangladesh\/\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":23,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2051,"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25\/revisions\/2051"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hungerfree.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}