For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Jennifer Snow, jsnow@devworks.org
DevWorks International Awarded Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity
(December 10, 2024) – DevWorks International is pleased to announce the award of the Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity, a five-year initiative of up to $23.8 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Activity is designed to strengthen aquaculture practices, improve food and nutrition security, and enhance livelihoods in Bangladesh. This project will play a key role in supporting Bangladesh’s development priorities while contributing to USAID and Feed the Future’s objectives of reducing poverty and promoting sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
The Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity will operate in key aquaculture-producing regions in the Southern districts of Bangladesh, including Khulna and Barisal divisions, directly benefiting over 460,000 individuals, including smallholder fish farmers, producer groups, input and service providers, post-harvest processors, and retail businesses. The project will train farmers in environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient techniques to boost productivity and reduce costs, while strengthening market systems to improve access to high-quality inputs, technical assistance, and profitable markets. By introducing climate-smart technologies and fast-growing and high-value fish species, the initiative will enhance community resilience to climate shocks. It will also expand economic opportunities for women and youth, fostering inclusive growth; engage private sector partners to drive innovation and ensure long-term sustainability; and increase the domestic consumption and safe and hygienic handling of nutrient-rich fish and fish-based products.
“We are honored to collaborate with USAID and the people of Bangladesh to deliver innovative, inclusive solutions that will strengthen the aquaculture value chain,” said DeAnn McGrew, CEO of DevWorks International. “This project builds on our global experience and reinforces our commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods and healthy ecosystems.”
The Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity is funded by USAID as part of Feed the Future, the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative.
About Feed the Future
Feed the Future is America’s initiative to combat global hunger and poverty. It brings partners together to help some of the world’s poorest countries harness the power of agriculture and entrepreneurship to jumpstart their economies and create new opportunities. For more information, visit feedthefuture.gov.
About DevWorks International
DevWorks International is a global development organization committed to facilitating sustainable solutions to address economic, social, and environmental challenges worldwide, working collaboratively with local partners and stakeholders to make a lasting impact in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. DevWorks implements inclusive, market-based programs and activities focused on agriculture and food systems; water security, sanitation, and hygiene; private sector development; governance; and natural resource management.