Bangladesh

Sheuli becomes a role model thanks to WFP

“Just a few months back I could never have imagined continuing to support my children’s education when I could hardly give them a mouthful of food. Thanks to WFP’s invaluable support, I am now the proud mother of an SSC graduate and can proudly call myself a bread-earner of the family alongside my husband who is very grateful for my cooperation.”

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Overview

Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Increased frequency of natural disasters, such as cyclones and floods, lean season crises and drought, is likely to undermine poverty reduction efforts. Coping strategies adopted by the poor like reducing food intake, withdrawing child from school and selling productive assets increases the vulnerability of low-income households and worsens people’s prospects for escaping the poverty cycle.

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Threats to Food Security:
  • Chronic deprivation of socially vulnerable
  • Natural disasters
  • Poor health and hygiene services
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Country at a glance 2011
Planned Beneficiaries1,759,000
Beneficiary needs (mt)90,563
Beneficiary needs ($US)76,636,537
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