Project
Increasing Women’s Participation in Water Management in Khulna
Programme Goal: To reduce water consumption in the dry months of February-April when underground water levels in Khulna are low, through the engagement and education of women.
Sector Focus:Water, sanitation and hygiene
Status : Completed
Duration: 2009-10
Donor: Bangladesh NGO Foundation
Number of beneficiaries : 5,500 (direct, 500,indirect 5,500)
Working area: Wards 6, 9 and 14 of Khulna City Corporation
Activities:
- building the capacity of women to understand the importance of protecting underground water supplies;
- maintaining a dialogue with local people about water management and preparing promotional material, including on water and gender; and
- monitoring the implementation of the Government’s Gender Action Plan.
