ANANDO

21/05/2026

Recently, ANANDO officially launched the project titled “Peaceful Coexistence & Strengthening the Capacities of Hosting Communities and Rohingya Refugees by Improvement of Livelihood” in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

Funded by Die Lichtbrücke and, the initiative will support approximately 6,000 households (around 30,000 individuals) from both Rohingya refugee and host communities.

The project aims to empower women and youth through:

✅ Livelihood and vocational skills development
✅ Climate-resilient and sustainable income opportunities
✅ Gender equality and women’s participation
✅ Social cohesion and peaceful coexistence

As part of the initiative, an Inception Workshop was organized with the participation of key stakeholders including Ms. Refat Asma, UNO of Ukhiya sub-district, government officials from livestock, youth development, agriculture, social services, local government representatives, NGO actors, journalists, and community leaders.

The honorable Chief Guest emphasized that initiatives like this play a vital role in strengthening harmony between host and Rohingya communities while ensuring sustainable livelihoods and resilience.

সম্প্রতি আনন্দ কক্সবাজারের উখিয়া উপজেলায় “Peaceful Coexistence & Strengthening the Capacities of Hosting Communities and Rohingya Refugees by Improvement of Livelihood” শীর্ষক একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রকল্পের কার্যক্রম শুরু করেছে।

এ প্রকল্পের আওতায় প্রায় ৬,০০০ পরিবার (প্রায় ৩০,০০০ মানুষ) উপকৃত হবেন।

প্রকল্পটির মাধ্যমে স্থানীয় জনগোষ্ঠী ও রোহিঙ্গা সম্প্রদায়ের নারী ও যুবদের জন্য—
✅ জীবিকা ও কারিগরি দক্ষতা উন্নয়ন
✅ জলবায়ু সহনশীল আয়বর্ধক কার্যক্রম
✅ নারীর অংশগ্রহণ ও জেন্ডার সমতা
✅ সামাজিক সম্প্রীতি ও শান্তিপূর্ণ সহাবস্থান নিশ্চিতকরণে কাজ করা হবে।

এ উপলক্ষে আয়োজিত “Project Inception Workshop”-এ প্রধান অতিথি হিসেবে উপস্থিত ছিলেন উখিয়া উপজেলা নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা জনাব রিফাত আসমা। এছাড়াও উপজেলা প্রাণিসম্পদ কর্মকর্তা, যুব উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা, কৃষি কর্মকর্তা, সামাজিক সেবা কর্মকর্তা, জনপ্রতিনিধি, এনজিও প্রতিনিধি, সাংবাদিক ও অন্যান্য অংশীজন উপস্থিত ছিলেন।

বক্তারা বলেন, এ ধরনের উদ্যোগ স্থানীয় জনগোষ্ঠী ও রোহিঙ্গা জনগোষ্ঠীর মধ্যে সামাজিক সম্প্রীতি বৃদ্ধি, দক্ষতা উন্নয়ন এবং টেকসই জীবিকা নিশ্চিত করতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা রাখবে।

14/05/2026

From the hills of Khagrachari to becoming a skilled electrician — Nipa Tripura’s journey is a story of courage, determination, and opportunity.
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After completing 3-month Electrical Installation & Maintenance training at ANANDO Vocational Training Center under the PKSF-funded Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP), Nipa has transformed her life and is now earning BDT 12,000 per month as an Assistant Solar Technician. Today, she supports her family, contributes to her father’s medical treatment, and is saving to start her own solar service center.

Her inspiring journey has received national recognition. PKSF featured Nipa as the cover story of their official newsletter, highlighting her success and the impact of ANANDO’s training initiatives.

This recognition reflects how ANANDO’s work is being showcased in PKSF publications as a model of empowering youth and women through skills, green jobs, and sustainable livelihoods.

Nipa’s story proves: when opportunity meets determination, lives change.

Read the full story here:https://pksf.org.bd/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BANGLA-Newsletter-January-March-2026.pdf
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ANANDO Vocational Training Center-এ PKSF অর্থায়িত Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) এর আওতায় ৩ মাসের Electrical Installation & Maintenance প্রশিক্ষণ সম্পন্ন করে নিপা এখন একজন Assistant Solar Technician হিসেবে কাজ করছেন এবং মাসে প্রায় ১২,০০০ টাকা আয় করছেন। তিনি এখন পরিবারের ভরণপোষণ করছেন, বাবার চিকিৎসায় সহায়তা করছেন এবং নিজের সোলার সার্ভিস সেন্টার গড়ার জন্য সঞ্চয় করছেন।

নিপার এই অনুপ্রেরণামূলক যাত্রা জাতীয় পর্যায়ে স্বীকৃতি পেয়েছে । PKSF তাদের অফিসিয়াল নিউজলেটারের কভার স্টোরি হিসেবে নিপাকে তুলে ধরেছে।

দক্ষতা উন্নয়ন ও সবুজ কর্মসংস্থানে ANANDO-এর সাফল্য PKSF-এর প্রকাশনায় বিশেষভাবে স্থান পাচ্ছে। এজন্য আমরা অনুপ্রাণিত।

নিউজলেটারটি পড়ুন:https://pksf.org.bd/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BANGLA-Newsletter-January-March-2026.pdf

17/02/2026

🍓 Md. Kaychar’s Journey Toward Sustainable Income

Under the BGD 1042 project, with the support of WHH Bangladesh - Welthungerhilfe and project implemented by ANANDO, Md. Kaychar from Kakara Union, Chakaria, has achieved remarkable success in strawberry farming.

Cultivating on just 30 decimals of land, he harvests 12–15 kg of strawberries daily and sells them at BDT 1,000–1,200 per kg, earning over BDT 15,000 per day. This season, he expects total sales to exceed BDT 1 million.

His story shows that with proper guidance, technical support, and hard work, small-scale farming can be profitable and sustainable. 🌱

🍓 মো: কায়ছারের টেকসই আয়ের গল্প

BGD 1042 প্রকল্প এর অধীনে, WHH Bangladesh - Welthungerhilfe এর সহায়তায় ও ANANDO সংস্থার বাস্তবায়নে কক্সবাজারের চকরিয়ার কাকারা ইউনিয়নের মো: কায়ছার স্ট্রবেরি চাষে অসাধারণ সাফল্য অর্জন করেছেন।

মাত্র ৩০ শতক জমিতে চাষ করে তিনি প্রতিদিন ১২–১৫ কেজি স্ট্রবেরি আহরণ করেন এবং প্রতি কেজি ১,০০০–১,২০০ টাকায় বিক্রি করে দৈনিক প্রায় ১৫,০০০ টাকার বেশি আয় করছেন। চলতি মৌসুমে তার মোট বিক্রির পরিমাণ ১০ লক্ষ টাকারও বেশি হওয়ার আশা রয়েছে।

তার গল্প প্রমাণ করে যে সঠিক দিকনির্দেশনা, কারিগরি সহায়তা এবং পরিশ্রম থাকলে ক্ষুদ্র চাষও হতে পারে লাভজনক ও টেকসই। 🌱

26/01/2026

ANANDO organized a mass awareness program on 25 January 2026 in Satkhira to prevent child marriage, polygamy, and the dowry system, addressing deep-rooted social practices that undermine human dignity, gender equality, and sustainable development in climate-vulnerable coastal communities.

The event was conducted under the "Community-Led Climate Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Program in Coastal Areas of Satkhira District (BGD 1057)", reinforcing the understanding that social justice and women’s rights are integral to building long-term climate resilience.

Through community dialogue and collective reflection, the program aimed to empower local people to challenge harmful norms and promote inclusive, rights-based social change. The initiative was funded by BMZ, received technical support from Welthungerhilfe (WHH), and was implemented by ANANDO.

05/01/2026

Md. Shahjahan, a small farmer from SM Char, Kakara, Chakaria Upazila, transformed his livelihood after receiving training under the BGD 1042 project supported by WHH Bangladesh - Welthungerhilfe. Previously struggling with traditional single-crop farming, he adopted mixed vegetable cultivation and high-value crops like broccoli and capsicum. Starting on a small scale, he gradually expanded his farming and achieved significant profits. Currently cultivating various vegetables on 20 decimals of land, he expects to earn over BDT 200,000 in the winter season. His success highlights the positive impact of training and support on smallholder farmers.

চকরিয়া উপজেলার ক্ষুদ্র কৃষক মো: শাহাজাহান WHH Bangladesh - Welthungerhilfe -এর সহায়তায় বাস্তবায়িত BGD 1042 প্রকল্পের আওতায় প্রশিক্ষণ গ্রহণের মাধ্যমে তার জীবিকা পরিবর্তন করতে সক্ষম হয়েছেন। আগে একজাতীয় ফসল চাষ করে আর্থিক টানাপোড়নে থাকলেও, প্রশিক্ষণের পর তিনি মিশ্র সবজি ও উচ্চমূল্যের সবজি ব্রুকলি ও ক্যাপসিকাম চাষ শুরু করেন। ধাপে ধাপে আবাদ বাড়িয়ে তিনি লাভবান হন। বর্তমানে ২০ শতক জমিতে বিভিন্ন সবজি চাষ করে তিনি শীত মৌসুমে ২ লক্ষ টাকার বেশি আয় করার আশা করছেন। তার সাফল্য প্রশিক্ষণ ও সহায়তার ইতিবাচক প্রভাবের স্পষ্ট উদাহরণ।

29/12/2025

📢 Mass Vaccination Campaign for Livestock Health 🐐🐄

On 23 December 2025, a Mass Vaccination Campaign was successfully organized at Adarsha Gram, Guliakhali, Muradpur Union, Sitakunda, Chattogram by BGD 1042, with the generous support of WHH Bangladesh - Welthungerhilfe .

The program was inaugurated by Dr. Kollol Barua, Upazila Livestock Officer (ULO), Sitakunda, as the Chief Guest, who formally opened the vaccination camp. The event was enriched by the presence of Journalist Sanjoy Chowdhury (Dainik Alokito Sakal), Md. Akramuzzaman(VFA), Local Service Provider, Resource Farmer, along with the Local Leaders, officials from BGD 1042, whose active support made the campaign a success.

🎯 Objective of the Campaign

To protect goats and cattle from deadly diseases like Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

To raise awareness among livestock owners about the importance of timely vaccination

To strengthen livestock health and improve farmers’ livelihoods

📊 ISummery

☞640 livestock (goats and cows) vaccinated against PPR and FMD
☞ Reduced risk of disease outbreak in the community
☞Enhanced awareness and participation of local livestock owners

In his speech, Dr. Kollol Barua emphasized that vaccination is the most effective preventive measure against PPR in goats and FMD in cattle, and expressed sincere appreciation to livestock owners for their active participation.

24/12/2025

We are pleased to share that on December 23, 2025, ANANDO organized an Upazila-level Advocacy Workshop at the Upazila Parishad Hallroom, Khagrachari Sadar to promote use of renewable energy and eco-friendly cook stoves.

​The event was graced by Ms. Faria Sultana (Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Khagrachari Sadar) as the Chief Guest. The workshop was chaired by Mr. Bijoy Krishna Bala (ANANDO Regional Office, Khagrachari).

​Key Highlights:

​Mr. Alok Prodip Tripura (Project Manager, ANANDO) delivered the welcome speech and shared the project’s vision and overview.

​Distinguished Guests include Deputy Manager of BSCIC, the Sadar Range Officer (Forest Department), representative from Fire Service and Civil Defence and the Assistant Director of the Department of Environment, Khagrachari.

​Headmasters from different local schools and members of the Union Parishad participated in the discussions.

​This workshop is a vital step toward strengthening our collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure sustainable development in the region. All project staff were present to make the event a success.

24/12/2025

A New Partnership for Youth Resource Development!

​On December 23, 2025, ANANDO entered into a formal partnership with the National Human Resource Development Fund (NHRDF) to implement a skill development project in the Khagrachari District.

​The partnership agreement was signed by Md. Mizanur Rahman, Company Secretary of the Finance Division (representing NHRDF), and Shipan Kumer Debnath, Deputy Director of ANANDO. The signing ceremony took place at the NHRDF conference room in Dhaka, alongside other skills training providers from various regions.

​Under this contract, the ANANDO Vocational Training Centre will provide training in Electrical Installation and Mobile Phone Servicing to 192 youths in Khagrachari. The program will follow a government-approved curriculum, and graduates will be awarded NSDA certification, which is recognized both nationally and internationally.

​NHRDF is a state-owned company represented by the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance. By entering into this agreement, ANANDO embarks on a new chapter of partnership with government agencies, broadening its horizons for future impact.

20/12/2025

Today we had the honor of welcoming the Country Director of WHH Bangladesh - Welthungerhilfe along with the WHH Cox’s Bazar team to BGD 1042.

The visit began at the project office with a detailed PowerPoint presentation, followed by an enriching field visit showcasing the impact of our interventions.

During the field tour, the team visited the Women Center and their group initiatives, explored the exhibition of improved technologies and locally produced products, and observed various livelihood activities including commercial vegetable production, homestead food production, poultry and goat rearing, and fisheries.

The delegation also interacted with beneficiaries at the VMF, SIFS plot, FFS session, vermicompost unit, and the vegetable collection center, highlighting sustainable practices and community-led progress.

The visit was a great opportunity to share learning, reflect on achievements, and strengthen our collective commitment toward resilient livelihoods and food security.

18/12/2025

Certificate & Award Distribution Ceremony

​Today, December 18, 2025, a certificate and award distribution ceremony was held for the graduates of the Cook Stove Technician and Renewable Solar Energy trades. This initiative is part of the "Self-Help Renewable Energy Enterprise Focusing on Solar and Clean Cook Stove Project" of ANANDO.

​📍 Venue: Regional Office, ANANDO, Khagrachari.

​✨ Distinguished Guests:
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Mr. Rumana Akhter (Additional Deputy Commissioner - Education & ICT and Revenue (Addl. Charge), Khagrachari).

​Ms. Hafiza Irene (Deputy Director, Department of Youth Development, Khagrachari).

​Mr. Md. Zaker Hossain (Deputy Director, Fire Service and Civil Defense, Khagrachari).

​Mr. Bijoy Krishna Bala (Regional Manager, ANANDO, Khagrachari) and Principal of the ANANDO vocational training centre Mr. Shyamol Rozario attended the event.

​We are proud to empower the youth with skills in renewable energy and clean cooking technologies, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. Congratulations to all the graduates!

09/12/2025