Anything But Normal
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Coronavirus related economic stress and lack of preparations for monsoon season could be breaking point for most vulnerable.
“We’re concerned that a lot of people will be pushed further into poverty because of Coronavirus. If communities are battered by intense storms and floods that destroy or damage homes, agricultural land, schools and hospitals, it will only make things worse. What is frustrating is that Practical Action already has proven solutions to these problems. We just need additional investment to bring them to scale.”
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Increased unemployment and income loss caused by Coronavirus will make it harder for vulnerable communities in Bangladesh to prepare for floods and landslides this monsoon season. New research has found that 72 per cent of the population surveyed in Bangladesh were unemployed due to movement restric...The future of farming isn’t what you might expect.
Farming needs to protect the environment AND provide a good income for smallholder farmers. Only by doing both can we make sure that natural resources are protected and that farmers are rewarded for their hard work.
We’re working with farmers around the world to make this happen. Farmers like Genaro from Latin America, who saw how traditional growing techniques damaged the environment. Now he’s earning a much better income while protecting natural resources.
Who says you can’t have the best of both worlds?
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Growing nutritious food on apparently barren land? Conventional farming manuals said it couldn’t be done. But we worked with smallholder farmers in Bangladesh to grow enough surplus food to earn a decent living! Find out how we help farmers around the world to create a change that's anything but normal: fal.cn/38Irg
A BIG CHANGE to smallholder farmers
“I’m very proud to introduce myself as a leading commercial farmer and entrepreneur. My profession has changed me from a sad person to one who knows that any dream is achievable.”
Meet Kamala, a farmer and entrepreneur from Bajura in Nepal. Kamala’s husband left her soon after she gave birth to their first child. She moved back home to live with her mother but was keen to be financially independent.
“I used to worry that I wouldn’t be able to feed my daughter. Life was very hard after my husband left and I didn’t have any skills to be able to improve things.”
We helped Kamala get training in many aspects of farming, including crop growing and animal care skills. She set up her own animal feed and healthcare shop and supports smallholder farmers in the area by sharing practical information with them.
“I learned how to cultivate vegetables. I pass on my knowledge to others so that the whole community will benefit. I use the money I make for my daughter’s education and to buy food and other necessities for my family.”
Kamala has proven that women can be self-sufficient, defying a common stereotype in a patriarchal society that can view single mothers as a burden on their families. She’s an inspiring example of what can be achieved with a lot of determination and a little ingenuity!
Have you ever thought normal is just not good enough? A new report shows that you are not alone. Let's not settle for normal. Let's build a post-crisis world that works for people and the planet.
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Climate Assembly UK says economic plan should help reach net zero carbon emissions
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