From vulnerability to resilience. Bangladesh. Christian Aid in Bangladesh - Christian Aid. Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated and disaster-prone countries in the world. With a population of 160 million people – 80% of whom live in rural areas and depend largely on agriculture for their livelihoods – it was ranked 146 out of 187 countries in the UN Development Programme’s Human Development Index 2012. There is substantial poverty – 80% of people survive on less than £1.30 a day (US$2). Tackling poverty Alongside corruption, poor governance and an over-dependency on natural resources, tackling poverty in Bangladesh has become increasingly difficult due to the impact of climate change. Extreme temperatures, erratic rainfall, and an increasing number of floods, cyclones and droughts pose considerable challenges.
Especially because the country is already highly vulnerable to natural hazards due to its geographical location, land characteristics, many rivers and monsoon climate. Power Marginalised and vulnerable groups Improving lives Further links • Our work on climate change. Welcome to CCDB. Bangladesh :: Oxfam GB. Bangladesh. Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh was established in 1999 and now works in eight locations around the country.
It works in mainly rural programs involving new home constructions, renovations, repairs, disaster response and mitigation, training on water, sanitation and hygiene practices and appropriate construction technology. It currently operates as a branch of Habitat for Humanity International. Housing needs in Bangladesh Home to nearly 160 million people, Bangladesh is among the most populous countries in the world with more than 1,000 people packed into every square kilometer. Situated on a low-lying delta, Bangladesh is subject to annual floods and cyclones which destroy lives and livelihoods, especially for the rural poor. Lacking access to land, poor families often have to live in vulnerable areas such as near rivers or coasts.
In the rapidly growing city of Dhaka, a third of the current residents live in slums and informal settlements. How Habitat for Humanity works Volunteers.