Women in Gaibandha collectively manage a grain bank to ensure access to food during periods of crisis

Char Gobindapur, situated in Gaibandha district, is frequently hit by flooding and riverbank erosion, triggering an array of survival challenges for the local community. In response, a group of women had come together and collaboratively set up a Community Food Bank, with support from local NGOs, to ensure access to food during periods of crisis. On a monthly basis, these women contribute up to one kilogram of rice grains each, which fellow villagers can borrow as required. Over the years, the local community has greatly profited from this endeavor, accessing sustenance in the aftermath of various natural calamities that plague the area. Not only has this initiative helped build a sense of solidarity and mutual support within the community, but it also exemplifies the effectiveness of community-driven, collective action in tackling the impacts of climate change.