Bangladesh

Girls holding glowing lamps in the dark.

Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated countries in South Asia with over 170 million people, faces persistent challenges despite economic growth.

Geographical characteristics make Bangladesh the 7th most affected country in the world by extreme weather events and other environmental shocks driven by climate change.

Bangladesh is a nation of resilience, creativity, and deep humanity.

Many households remain vulnerable, relying on agriculture and informal work while coping with frequent climate shocks like floods, cyclones, and river erosion.

Women, children, and adolescents are most affected, experiencing school dropout, child marriage, youth unemployment, and limited access to life skills, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHA), and mental health services.

Our approach and focus areas

Strømme Foundation supports these communities, promoting resilience, opportunity, and social inclusion across Bangladesh.

  • The target groups are vulnerable families, women, youth, adolescents and children from unprivileged rural poor and marginalised ethnic communities.
  • Target communities will increase their resilience to climate change while reducing the emission of greenhouse gases and conserving biodiversity.

For the 2024-2028 strategic period, we are partnering with local organisations and other private sector partners to strengthen the resilience of poor and marginalised communities in six districts in Rangpur and Mymensingh Divisions, in the North of Bangladesh.

Our Key Programmes

We have two main Programme interventions: 

  1. Inclusive Quality Education and Lifelong Learning
  2. Income Generation and Job Creation
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Inclusive Quality Education

To reduce school dropout, improve learning outcomes, and ensure inclusive quality education, Focus includes:

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Multilingual education for ethnic minorities
  • Schools for out-of-school children (8–12)
  • Child Clubs offering play-based support for slow learners
  • Quality improvement support to govt primary school
  • Floating boat schools in flood-prone areas
  • Education Support Centres for tea garden children
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Shonglap - Adolescent empowerment

Through life skills training and issue-based discussions, adolescents are mobilised as change agents to address social issues and take charge of their lives. Topics include:

  • Life skills education
  • Ending child marriage, discrimination, and harmful practices
  • Mental health and well-being
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
  • Engagement in economic activities
  • Graduate forums and networks for evidence-based advocacy
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Rajshahi Kristiansand Friendship Committee (RKFC)

Since 1979, Kristiansand, Norway, and Rajshahi, Bangladesh have nurtured a friendship that drives cultural exchange, learning, and community development. The partnership supports projects and local capacity building, including:

  • Coordinate fundraising and development projects
  • Facilitate cultural exchange and knowledge sharing
  • Promote good governance, human rights, and sustainability
  • Engage children, youth, and communities in initiatives
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Enhanced Livelihood

To improve livelihoods, food security, and job creation, we promote climate-smart agriculture and green practices, including:

  • High-yielding and hybrid crops to boost food supply and income
  • Commercial villages by linking producers to markets
  • Livestock and poultry rearing
  • Fuel-efficient cooking practices
  • Solar energy solutions
  • Community waste management
  • Home gardens ensuring access to nutritious food
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Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET)

To address youth unemployment, we promote market-relevant skills and decent work opportunities for young people, including:

  • Solar power installation and electrical works
  • Hairdressing and beauty services
  • Sewing Machine Operation and tailoring
  • Auto, rickshaw, and motorbike mechanics
  • Driving and Automobile mechanics
  • Masonry to build strong structures
  • Computer literacy skills to unlock the digital world

 

Community Based Organisations (CBOs)

Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) are local groups that empower communities to lead development and resilience efforts.

  • Advocate for community needs and rights
  • Facilitate access to technical and financial support
  • Lead local Disaster Risk Reduction planning
  • Raise awareness on climate change adaptation
  • Serve as social safety nets for vulnerable groups
  • Build leadership, governance, and advocacy capacity

Country Office Bangladesh

Strømme Foundation Bangladesh Office
House – 40/A, 2nd Floor
Road – 20, New DOHS
Mohakhali, Dhaka
BANGLADESH

Phone: +88-02-222288683
E-mail: bangladesh@stromme.org

The Bangladesh Country Office is open from Sunday to Thursday.

Our Partnerships

These partnerships amplify our impact, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently to drive sustainable change. Transparency, accountability, and community ownership are at the core of everything we do.

We invite like-minded partners to join us in this transformative journey, whether through strategic collaborations, resource sharing, or volunteer efforts to build a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous future for Bangladesh.

Our Partners