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Assistance to Enhance Knowledge and Income for Reducing Vulnerability of Women Due to Climate Change:
Md. Abdul Quaiyum Sarkar
Abstract

The paper explores the status of demographic characteristics including livelihood status of the participating women group members. The main objective of the study is to assess the impact of the interventions in raising knowledge and income towards reducing women’s vulnerability due to climate change. Project activities majorly included training in skill development, psychosocial, and leadership development. After providing training, grants were provided for sustainable livelihood options. All of the participating 10,000 households were included for assessment. Data were collected through interview and observation using semi-structured questionnaire. The results show that most (>90%) of the participants were found with positive responses to the questions raised to them based on the training they received at least 6 months earlier indicating enhanced knowledge, their interest and commitment to positive change. Findings also show that income of the groups with livelihood options using grants was found increased compared to the groups’ without grant and thus, it indicates a beneficial effect on household income due to using grant through women focused project which would contribute finally to reduce vulnerability.

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