MTB Foundation distributes grants TO fishing communities


FE Team | Published: July 31, 2024 00:17:33


MTB Foundation distributes grants TO fishing communities


MTB Foundation, as part of its project titled 'Creating Alternative Livelihood for Vulnerable Fishing Communities through Income Generating Activities (IGAs)' distributed livelihood assets grant to a large number of households (HHs) of the vulnerable fishing communities at Patharghata sadar and Charduani union, Barguna, Barisal division. Under this programme, MTB Foundation distributed materials for crab farming, duck farming, pond fish farming, vegetable & homestead gardening and small business. These IGAs will be driven by female family members during the fishing ban period and they will take the activities forward to create an income source throughout the year. Samia Chowdhury, chief executive officer, and Golam Rabbani, associate, MTB Foundation, were present at the event held recently.

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