Livelihood Improvement for Everyone (LIFE)
The project focused on strengthening the economic resilience of vulnerable households from both Rohingya and host communities by promoting skill enhancement, entrepreneurship, and market access. Beneficiaries were identified through a structured household assessment process. To support training and production, a dedicated center was established in Hnila, where participants received hands-on instruction in various trades including organic agriculture, medicinal plant cultivation, handicrafts, kuchia farming, and livestock management.
In addition to technical skills, beneficiaries were equipped with knowledge in business development and financial management to foster sustainable enterprise practices. Financial support in the form of cash incentives was provided to help them initiate or expand their income-generating activities. To ensure long-term impact, the project facilitated the creation of community-based cooperatives and strengthened market connections through both local engagement and the Grassroots Cox’s Bazar digital platform, promoting economic inclusion and sustainability.
Major Achievements
535
vulnerable households (250 from Hnila and 285 from Sabrang) were selected through a rigorous KoBo-based survey and screening process, with extra beneficiaries included to offset potential dropouts.
500
beneficiaries received skill development training and start-up support across diverse trades including organic vegetable gardening, medicinal plant cultivation, goat and poultry farming, bamboo, wooden, leather, jute, and herbal crafts.
100
extremely vulnerable households from both Rohingya and host communities were engaged in income-generating activities. 23 host households focused on livestock and hand stitching, while 77 Rohingya households developed home-based enterprises.
500
beneficiaries received business development and financial management training, boosting their capacity for enterprise growth.
6,000
BDT 6,000 was distributed to each beneficiary in installments to support business initiation and expansion, verified through QR codes and master rolls.
19
new cooperatives and one clay-based group were formed and provided BDT 100,000 each as start-up capital. A business structure was developed for each. Product marketing was promoted via meetings with market actors and an online platform—Grassroots Cox’s Bazar.
498
(99%) of targeted beneficiaries were covered against the targeted 500 beneficiaries through skill development training who participated in income generation later on.
100%
of the host community households in Ukhiya and Most of the beneficiaries from camp-developed enterprises.
A centralized training and production center was established in Hnila Union to facilitate training, production, and supervision.
Project Objective
To enhance the capacity and skill of the man, women, and youths of the host community in Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazila through which they could be involved in different income-generating activities and be able to increase their household income.
Geographical Coverage
Ukhiya (Rajapalong and Jaliapalong), Teknaf (Hnila and Sabrang) and Camp 9, 8W, 18, 20E of Rohingya Community, Cox’s Bazar.
Targeted Beneficiaries
600 (Male- 398, Female- 202)
Programme Highlights
Vulnerable Households Report Better Livelihoods and Market Access
39.75% of the project-targeted vulnerable households expressed that the opportunities from the project had improved their livelihood and their access to market systems and finance.
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