Life skills

Popi Akhter (23) and Sumi are both early risers. “I have taken care of Sumi since she was a calf. Her calm and friendly approach is the best way to start the day,” elaborates Popi. She has been waking up to cattle calls since she was a child - “The cow shed is part of our house. We try our best in a small space, keeping the cattle safe and inland.” For the budding cattle entrepreneur, she dreams of taking the farm a bit further. It’s more than raising cattle for Popi; she is boosting the business standard. “I’ve been a helping hand with my father’s cattle since I was little. Now I want to make investments, so it grows.”

Save the Children has handed over its coastal resilience project to 12 communities in Pujehun and Bonthe. The project improved livelihoods, protected mangroves, and empowered locals through VSLAs, eco-friendly ovens, and training. Communities now lead the way forward.