NARRI Consortium

Scaling up Inclusive Resilience Amongst Water Logged Communities in South Western Bangladesh

Final Narrative Report

CARE Bangladesh

December 2017

Period: 01-04-2016 to 30-09-2017 with NCE 30-11-2017

I. Status of the Key Performance Indicators:

Overall Overall List of available Remarks SL Indicator Sub-group achievem target MOV* (If any) ent 01 District 01  Consolidated Risk Number of District, Upazilla 02 Upazilla 02 Reduction Action and Municipalities 1 02 Municipality 02 Plan Report implemented CBDP  Baseline Report Institutionalization model 26 Union 26  End line Report 252 Ward 252  School Safety Plan Number of Upazilla's and 0 Upazilla 0 Report 2 Municipalities developed 0 Municipality 0 School Safety Plans  Baseline Report 06 Schools 06  End line Report  Training/Event Number of Upazilla's 01 Upazilla 01 Report 3 practicing Resilient Livelihood  Baseline Report Analysis and Planning 150 Household 150  End line Report  Platform and Establishment of South Water membership report 4 Western Water Logging 01 logging 01  Media coverage Platform platform  Monitoring Report * MOV= Means of Verification (available supporting documents that can prove the reported figure)

II. Performed Activities: (A) Performed Preparatory Activities: (Office Renting, Partner Selection, Procurement, Staff recruitment, Preparatory meeting, Inception meeting, Foundation training for staffs etc.) Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done please limited in 250words)

Project Office Renting and set-up: CARE Bangladesh set-up a field level Project Office at Satkhira district just after awarding the project. Though there was a Team Office functioning at Satkhira with two small projects, required space for the new project was not available. So CARE set up the new office building with space for all projects at Satkhira Town from 1st June 2016.

Project Staff Recruitment: The Project Coordinator initiated recruitment of ‘Water Logging Project staff’ via the HR department of CARE Bangladesh Dhaka Office following the set benchmarks and organizational policy. Both written and oral tests were held for all the positions. 1 Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, 6 Field Facilitators, 1 Project Officer and Project Manager were on board by July 2017. One ‘Finance & Admin Officer’ and one ‘Administrative Support Officer’ were partially deployed (25%) for this project effective from June 2016. Out of the 9 full time project staff, 3 were female and 6 male.

Staff Foundation Training (FT): NARRI Consortium Secretariat organized a 4 day long Foundation Training with the effective participation of Water Logging Project staff, Consortium Manger, Finance Coordinator during the period of 19-22 June 2016. The Consortium Manager (CM) of NARRI, Focal persons of Partner Organizations, DIPECHO VIII CM, Deputy Director – Department of Disaster Management, Representatives of local advocacy platform, Consortium Finance Coordinator, Program Quality & Learning of Islamic Relief Bangladesh etc. facilitated the total FT. The main contents of the FT were project’s basic concept, especially project’s goals, objectives, expected results, basics concept of DRR & climate change, water logging situation & its effects, monitoring & evaluation, logical framework and expected results, agreed activities & implementation strategies, local platform of advocacy initiatives etc. The training discussions were very interactive, lively and useful for the participants to implement project activities smoothly.

(B) Assessment, Study, Consultation meeting: (like: Need Assessment, Consultation Meeting, Baseline survey, Special study/ research) Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done limited in 250words)

With the leadership of Islamic Relief, CARE Bangladesh and Uttaran facilitated the Need Assessment at Satkhira Sadar and Kalaroa Upazila respectively and conducted different FGD, KII with different occupational and relevant stakeholder (Fisheries, Agriculture, Livestock, BRDB, Social Welfare, Statistics, Women Affairs department) at community level before starting of project. After starting the project, the baseline study was conducted following a mixed approach combining qualitative and quantitative method for data collection and analysis. Qualitative information was collected using participatory tools (i.e., FGD, KII, case study and observation) involving communities, local leader, Disaster Management Committees, government officials, School Management Committee, Project Implementation Officers and manager. For the secondary information collection and analysis, literature review method was applied. Consortium Lead, PQLR-IRB facilitated this study while the Focal Persons are part of the team for finalizing the design of the assessment. Data inputted in the FoxPro and MS access and editing, cleaning, query have been done by using the MS access and MS-excel. In addition, SPSS-19 used to process the data, produce descriptive table, and cross table to finalize report. Description analysis (frequency, average, ration, percentage, classification etc.) and cross tabulation analysis was taken for data analysis. Attaining feedback and input from the Focal Persons, the final Baseline Assessment Report was submitted to Islamic Relief, Bangladesh and NARRI. i. Performed Activities:

Result-1.0.0: CBDP model scaled up across water logged communities, unions and Upazilla's to support inclusive risk-informed planning and budgeting

A. Brief status of the Result 1:

Achievement Achieved in Cumulative Total Target Sl # Indicators up to last this Achievement of the project quarter quarter* till this quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 (4+5) Number of Master Trainers 01 25 26 0 26 Developed 02 Number of functional DMCs 283 283 0 283 03 Number of WDMCs formed 252 252 0 252 Number of Unions and Municipalities 04 with updated/validated inclusive CRA, 28 28 0 28 RRAPs and DM Plan Number of RRAP schemes 05 implemented through ADP 53 29 24 53 budget/external funds

B. Detail status of the result 1

1.1.0: Replication of CBDP approved model through the activation/reactivation of DMCs at all level (DDMC, UzDMC, PDMC, UDMC & WDMC)

1.1.1: Formation/Re-/activation of DMCs (DDMC, UzDMC, PDMC, UDMC and WDMC) Table on DMC Activation or Reactivation Status.xlsx

Inclusion status of participants Achievemen Reason Title of activity/Sub- Target Children Old (>60 t of PWD activity Event M F (<18yrs) yrs.) Event deviation M F M F M F Re-Activation of District Disaster 1 1 N/A 79 4 Management Committees (DDMC) Re-Activation of Upazila Disaster 2 2 N/A 82 13 Management Committee (UzDMC) Re-Activation of Pourashava Disaster 2 2 N/A 39 7 Management Committee(PDMC) Formation of Pourashava Ward 18 18 N/A 223 63 Disaster Management Committee (PWDMC) Re-Activation of Union Disaster Management 26 26 N/A 778 143 Committee (UDMC) Formation of Union Ward Disaster 234 234 N/A 4319 858 Management Committee (WDMC)

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Given the non-functioning status of existing DMCs, CARE-Bangladesh re-activated 21 UDMCs out of 26, 02 PDMCs and 02 UzDMCs under Satkhira Sadar and Kalaroa Upazila including 01 DDMC of Satkhira district. The rest 05 UDMCs were previously reformed with the support of DeSHARI through another relevant project. During re-activation process, project emphasized to include newly elected UP members, female, PWD in the light of inclusion. Project faced challenges up to 3rd quarter for functioning the Alipur UDMC of Satkhira Sadar Upazila due to 'stay order' of High Court due to political reason. Besides, the project piloted WDMC idea to test how the structure bring benefits to the populations at risk and formed 252 WDMC's. This is a completely new innovation regulated by UDMC’s to form union level Ward Disaster Management Committee in respective unions. In WDMC, the respective ward member is designated as Chairperson, female member (Reserve seat) as Co-Chairperson and others are member. UDMC Chairperson (UP Chairman) approves the WDMC accordingly. Newly formed WDMCs are being linked with communities and local government bodies. Resulting that the DMCs were functioning according to SOD and the DMC are also working for risk reduction action plan and mitigating their upcoming risks specially water logged situation through mobilizing local resource.

1.1.2: Support Regular Meeting of DDMC, UzDMC, PDMC, UDMC, and WDMC

Title of Achie Reason Inclusion status of participants Target activity/Sub- veme of Children Old (>60 Event M F PWD activity nt deviation/ (<18yrs) yrs) Event additional M F M F M F (if any) DDMC Meeting 6 4 *1 208 12 (Quarterly) UzDMC Meeting 10 8 *2 260 28 (By-Monthly) PDMC Meeting 8 7 *1 98 18 (Quarterly) PWDMC Meeting 36 36 * 326 92 (Need based) UDMC Meeting 422 377 *33 6267 1148 (Monthly) WDMC Meeting 468 468 * 6220 1236 (Need based)

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

However, CARE Bangladesh extended non-financial support to all level DMCs in conduction of regular meeting following SOD. In absence of Govt. guidelines for WDMC, the project assisted to hold meetings based on situations including formation process. The major objectives of the meeting were to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the committee members before, during and after any types of disaster and engaged the committee members to implement of CBDP and SBDP approaches through the active participation of local community. They focused on how to implement DRR activities in the most effective and coordinated way with the GoB and other NGOs within the same area, as well as how to build the capacity of these committees as per the DM ACT and SOD. The decisions have been well documented for follow-up and future reference. Satkhira Municipality Mayor inaugurated Quarterly Process of DMC meeting facilitation: DMC meeting held Municipality Conference Room - Collect the meeting schedule and help the DMCs to set the agenda - Ensure that all relevant participants are informed about the meeting through letter, notice and phone calls from competent authority - Ensured logistics - Ensure the DMCs preserve meeting attendance and resolution.

*The above table shows some deviations, 2 for DDMC, 2 for UzDMCs, 1 for PDMC and 33 for UDMC. Discussing with the respective DMCs reasons were revealed that they generally conducting regular DMC meeting during disaster periods. During normal period, DMC meetings are merged with Monthly Coordination meetings. WDMC has no target that is why we put the actual number of meeting. Through this initiatives, DMC members are able to prepare and review their risk reduction action plan considering the current context through participatory decision making. 1.2.0: Provide Capacity development support on DRM tools to DMCs at all levels (trainings)

1.2.1: Provide support to develop Master Trainer in District level

Inclusion status of participants Achieve Reason of Title of activity/Sub- Target Children Old (>60 ment deviation/ PWD activity Event M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event additional (if any) M F M F M F Training of Trainers (ToT) at District Level to Create a Master 1 1 N/A 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trainers’ Pool on CBDP

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

To institutionalize CBDP model and sustain DRM system, CARE Bangladesh organized a ‘Training of Trainers (ToT) at District Level for creating a Master Trainers’ Pool on CBDP’ jointly with other NARRI partners. DC-Satkhira inaugurated this ToT and DDMC & UzDMC members were effective participated from 4 working Upazilas under Satkhira district. To ensure optimum result, it has been emphasized the nationwide harmonized training module for this training. The major discussion topics were ‘basic concept of DRR & CC adaptation, roles & responsibility of DMCs, concepts and strategies of CRA conduction, development of Risk Reduction Action Plan (RRAP), Disaster Management(DM)/Contingency Planning and Deputy Commissioner of Satkhira district inaugurated ‘ToT at District incorporating procedures of RRAP in National Annual Level to establish MT pool to scaling up CBDP model’ Development Planning (ADP) etc. The following steps were taken to establish the MT pool:  Scheduling of the ToT program with intensive support of Satkhira DDMC  Ensured selection and invitation of participants by DDMC and ensured their participation  Mobilized relevant logistics, shared banner of NARRI partners, printing handouts/ harmonized modules/books etc.  Mobilized trainers from DDM-Bangladesh and DDMC, Satkhira.  Arrange pre/post assessment for the participants.  Ensure next planning for Union/Municipality level Capacity building Training of UDMCs for CRA/RRAP development. Through this initiatives, a Master Trainer pool has been developed for the targeted community to build-up capacity of union, Pourashava and ward level disaster management committee.

1.2.2: Organize Training for CRA/URA Facilitators

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional (if M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event any) M F M F M F Strengthening Capacity UDMC- UDMC- of UDMCs/PDMCs on 26 26 N/A 756 135 0 0 24 5 0 0 CRA Conduction and PDMC-2 PDMC-2 RRAP development

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

A day long training was organized to strengthening capacity of UDMCs and PDMCs on CRA Conduction and RRAP development to 32 participants (UDMC/PDMC-14 and Ward DMC-18) which was organized at Union or Pourashava level. Two nominated trainers were engaged from district MT pool for conducting the training where the CARE Bangladesh Water logging project provided all logistics and financial support.

The main topics of the training was method, process, tools, participation and logistics etc. of CRA/URA and RRAP conduction, consolidation, finalization, validation and printing. The nominated Upazila and District level Master trainers facilitated trained participants on the topics, demonstrated them different PRA tools oriented them how CRA/URA and RRAP are developed for a disaster risk area and mitigate the risk through small scale, medium scale and long term planning.

Steps and procedures of CRA Facilitator Training:  Preparatory meeting with respective UM/PS  Finalize training schedule, program schedule, venue, food and other logistics Strengthening Capacity of PDMCs on CRA Conduction,  Ensure issued invitation letter and circulation Satkhira Sadar Municipality  Mobilize participant’s, MTs and logistics  Keeping process documentation/ event note, major, pictures, participant’s attendance etc.

This training enriched the capacity of participants on basic concepts of DRR, CC adaptation, indigenous knowledge of coping mechanisms, conduct of community risk assessment, planning of risk reduction actions etc.

1.3.0: Provide support to local risk assessments and planning process through CRA/URA & RRAPs development/updatation/validation

1.3.1: Support DMCs for Community Risk Assessment and developing Risk Reduction Action Plan in urban and rural areas

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 Title of activity/Sub-activity ment PWD Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F Conducting CRA & Development of RRAP 78 63 *15 1021 225 0 0 51 3 0 0 (WARD Level) CRA Consolidated and RRAP review Workshop 26 26 N/A 976 171 0 0 10 0 0 0 (Union level) URA consolidation and RRAP development Workshop 6 6 N/A 51 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Pourashava Ward level) URA consolidation and RRAP development Workshop 2 2 N/A 80 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Pourashava level)

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words) Upon receiving the training from the Master Trainer CRA held at Unions and Pourashavas. The facilitators conducted Community level assessment at greater 3 ward level of each union/Pourashava level using CRA tools. Then, respective UDMCs and PDMCs were consolidated the ward level CRA and RRAP at Union and Pourashava level in presence of freedom fighters, local elites, teacher, and elderly, under privileged groups, Govt. and civil societies.

The key process of this CRA process /RRAP consolidation workshop were as follows:  Social mapping,  Risk and resource mapping,  Hazard assessment and prioritizing,  Vulnerability identification,  Prioritization of risk-reduction interventions,

 The role of different groups for implementing CRA Conduction at Ward level risk reduction actions, * The above table shows some deviation in conduction of CRA especially 15 for Ward level under 5 Unions (like Balli, Labsha, Jhoudanga, Brohmmorajpur and Dhulihar Union under Sadar Upazila). Reason were that, within one year, CRA and RRAP were conducted by other development organization where only RRAP were reviewed in this reporting year. On the other hand, NARRI & DeSHARI partners jointly worked for CRA (for Jugikhali and Joynagar) and RRAP development, like- Dhulihar and Fingri under Sadar Upazila and Jugikhali and Joynagar under Kalaroa upazla. Through this initiatives, the community people can identify their existing and upcoming risks and prepared a risk reduction action plan to mitigate the identified risks using local resource. They also prioritized the most urgent DRR actions for immediate solution.

1.3.2: Validate Community Risk Assessment and developing Risk Reduction Action Plan at Upazilla and district level

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achiev Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ement PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F CRA and developing RRAP 2 2 N/A 154 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Upazila level workshop RRAP Sharing Workshop 1 1 N/A 109 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 at District level

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Upazila Disaster Management Committee validated union level community Risk Assessment and developed Risk Reduction Action Plan maintaining the following process:  Preparatory meeting with target UzDMC chairperson/member secretary and other relevant stakeholders such as UNO, DRRO, special guest and chief guests etc.  Effective dialogue among the DMC member, member secretary, chairperson, vice- RRAP Validation at Upazila level chairperson.  Nominated and dialogue with selective Master trainers to explain the purpose of the workshop in the event  Documented the key discussion areas/ issues, photographs, participant list for future references.  Prioritized and validated the top 10 most important schemes.

Then DDMC organized a workshop for sharing and validating RRAP in presence of Local Administration, Local Elected Bodies and Civil Society members (I/NGOs, Media etc.) at Satkhira District with the facilitation of NARRI and DeSHARI consortium members under the leadership of CARE Bangladesh. The major steps of the DDMC workshop was as follows  Conducted preparatory meeting with DC, respective UNO, Mayor, Upazila Chairman, DRRO, DDMC members  Master trainers and DDMC's members explained the purpose of the workshop.

 Mobilized to participant by sharing relevant Deputy Commissioner of Satkhira inaugurated the PowerPoint presentation, RRAPS and other District level Sharing Workshop on RRAP documents The major impact of validation workshop were that the long behind waterlogging problems were identified, recognized, prioritized and validated by the big & brilliant forum those were nominated for upcoming advocacy issue. The honorable Member of Parliament and other representatives highly appreciated and honored the NARRI prioritized RRAP issues those can be addressed upcoming ADP. 1.4.0: Supporting household/community resilience through implementation of RRAP by co-financing mechanism

Reason of Inclusion status of beneficiaries Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F 45 55 6 4 3 2 1 1

Small Scale Mitigation 53 53 N/A 1,021 863 0 0 59 41 0 0

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Local DMCs have been implementing RRAP considering top 10 priorities using own funding sources. CARE Bangladesh extended 30% co-financing support to implement some RRAPs where local DMCs ensure 70% contribution from their own or other sources. Local DMCs lead the entire RRAP implementation maintaining with transparency and accountability.

Major steps were as follows:  Selected Small Scale Mitigation Schemes for implementation in consultation with DMCs and relevant Government Departments.  Obtained approval by respective UDMC/PDMCs and WDMC

Canel Re-exavation -A Small Scale Mitigation Activity.

 Provided technical supports to the respective UDMCs/PDMCs for designing, layout and estimating the scheme.  Ensured necessary project documents through signing MoU between CARE and respective UDMCs/PDMCs  Guided UDMCs/PDMCs for searching and approval of ‘Labor list’ including PWD/Women/elderly/marginalized people.  Ensured individual/ joint monitoring by CARE’s Technical persons/Field staff and UDMC/PDMC’s assigned members/ supervisors on regular basis. A Signboard contains of necessary information of a Scheme  Labor payment completed on a weekly basis and monitored by respective CARE staff.  Ensured participatory post survey and Scheme Completion Report upon completion of each scheme.  Ensured visibility of GoB/Donor on banner collectively with scheme details information. Summary of Small Scale Mitigation (SSM) Schemes Information Co-financing approach for RRAP implementation was effective in mobilizing local financial support. It

Union/ 30% # of Labor engaged # of PWD Quantit Length/ Size/ Scheme Details municipalit Contribution Tota y Number M F Total M F y Covered (Tk.) l Canal Re- 1 1 900 Meters 567,000.00 62 52 114 3 5 16 excavation Drain Construction 4 3 4 No's 325,450.00 22 6 28 0 0 0 5538.85 Field Raising 3 3 432,200.00 153 90 243 6 6 16 Square Meters Latrine Maintenance 3 3 3 No's 404,097.00 41 9 50 0 0 0 Palisading 1 1 1 No's 132,097.00 7 3 10 0 0 0 Road Repairing 14 13 5317 Meters 2,607,600.00 636 674 1310 50 30 81 School Maintenance 3 3 3 No's 892,140.00 36 13 49 0 0 0 Tube well maintenance and 19 1 20 No's 155,623.00 12 0 12 0 0 0 Platform Construction Tube well 5 4 4 No's 324,483.00 52 16 68 0 0 0 Installation Grand Total 53 27 5,840,690.00 1021 863 1884 59 41 113 enhanced the ownership and participation of local DMCs as well as communities.

1.5.0 Development of local DM plan considering humanitarian response and recovery

1.5.1: Support to develop DM Plan at union/ Pourashava level

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F Union/ Pourashava 28 28 N/A 928 207 0 0 23 7 0 0 Disaster Management Plan

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

A broader guidance has been prescribed in Standing Orders on Disaster. The project has customized it for Union and Upazila. Using the customized template and guidance DM plans were developed and reviewed through union and Pourashava level workshop with effective participation of respective DMC's Chairperson, DMC's members, freedom fighters, local elites, teacher, elderly, under privileged group members, different professionals, GO and NGO personnel. Mentioned that the project has been provided all sorts of technical supports to all the local DMCs of Satkhira Sadar and Kalaroa for developing or reviewing their DM plan.

Finally, all 28 local DMCs was published their DM Plans and distributed to all concerned departments/organizations to ensure effective response and recovery. A DM plan contains following contents:  General information of Union/Pourashava area  Hazard flow/information  Area and vulnerable people information  Information of fragile infrastructure and livelihoods  Early warning system  Information of existing committee, NGOs, CBOs and private sector at Union/ Pourashava level,  The capacity building and preparedness measures required to be taken by government agencies, NGOs, CBOs and the private sector at the Union/ Conducting DM Plan at Union level Pourashava level,  The response plans and procedures in the event of a disaster, providing for: . Allocation of responsibilities to the departments of the government at Union/Pourashava level DMC . Procedure for mobilization of resources, . Prompt response to disaster and relief there of; . Procurement of emergency supplies; . Operation of disaster shelters, . Restoration of emergency services, such as water supply, gas supply, power, telecommunication, and road links, . Provision of emergency medical services,  DM Plan also included Recovery plans and procedures, e.g, damage assessment procedure, restoration of damaged public Infrastructure, resumption of educational institutions, DM Plan books distributed to restoration of livelihood, rehabilitation of affected people, respective UDMC's especially the disabled, elderly women and children etc.

1.5.2: Validate DM Plan at Upazilla level

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achiev Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ement PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F Upazila Disaster Management Planning 2 2 N/A 65 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 Review Workshop

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Upazila level DMC organized two workshops at respective Upazila auditorium in presence of govt. local elected body and civil society representatives CARE Bangladesh facilitated the session and participants were taken to the draft DM plan step by step considering the following issues and finalized it based on current and upcoming context.  Alert system (if applicable)  Search, rescue and removal plans  Establishment of emergency primary treatment and medical camps  Emergency relief plan  Emergency Equipment Supply Plan  Decay-loss assessment and demand verification plan  Shelter plan  Recovery plan of the communication system  Security and welfare committee  Water supply and sewerage committee  Committee on Death Management  Command and coordination system All the participant found this plan very effective to tackle disasters locally. Because what to do in what situations and who is responsible for what are clearly mentioned here.

1.6.0 Project Inception and Handover Workshops (Local level)

1.6.1: Project Inception workshops (District, Upazila, Union & Ward Level)

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F District inception meeting 1 1 N/A 74 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 Upazila level inception 2 2 N/A 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 meetings

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

At the outset of the project, inception workshops were arranged with relevant stakeholders to share the project activities. The objectives of inception meeting were to introduce project objectives, activities, implementation strategies and target, stakeholders, geographic coverage, strategies for coordination and linkage with relevant GoB departments, INGOs and NGOs. The participants shared their views, expectations, challenges and ways forward to carry out the expected project outputs.

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) chaired the inception workshop and provided inaugural speech to the meeting The District inception meeting was arranged in collaboration with all ECHO funded consortiums and organizations (NARRI, DESHARI, SCI & Solidarities Int.) working at Satkhira District in a festive mood and it was chaired by the DC-Satkhira with effective participation of DDMC members, country directors of IRB & DCA, project focal persons of CARE and others with local representatives of relevant INGOs/NGOs/GoB and journalists. Upazila level inception meetings were also arranged jointly with other consortiums Kolaroa and Satkhira Sadar Upazila. The Upazila Nirbahi Officers chaired those meetings with the effective participation of UzDMC members, local INGO, NGO, GoB representatives and journalists where Upazila Chairpersons delivered their speech as chief guests The UP Chairman chaired the reactivation & inception of the meetings. Inceptions also held in 2 municipality meeting with all DMC members held at Kolaroa Sadar and 25 unions in view to inform people on the project goal, objectives and strategies to resolve water logging problems.

1.6.2: Training/workshop on inclusive DRM framework/toolkit for the staff of NARRI and implementing partners

Inclusion status of participants Title of Achieve Reason of Target Children Old (>60 activity/Sub- ment deviation/ PWD Event M F (<18yrs) yrs) activity Event additional (if any) M F M F M F Training on Inclusive DRM 1 1 N/A 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 framework/toolkit

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Handicap International (HI) the technical partner of the project facilitated the training on Inclusive DRM framework/toolkit to roll out the inclusive DRM framework to ensure that at risk groups, including women, elderly people and people with disabilities were included. The main objective was to develop the capacity (awareness, knowledge and understanding) of the NARRI consortium members and their local partners on the “Inclusive DRM Framework” and its application to improve the quality of inclusion in their DRM work or to promote inclusion in project planning, implementation and evaluation. Outcomes: 1. NARRI consortium members and their local partners are aware, sensitized and have a common understanding on inclusion in their DRM work. 2. An Action Plan is in place, to roll out the Inclusive DRM Framework in partners working area. 3. Participants are able to facilitate the process of inclusive DRM as per inclusive implementing guidelines. 4. NARRI members implementing Partners has incorporated use of disaggregated data and able to monitor the inclusion process. 5. Improving the formulation/design of DRM work, ensuring that everyone is truly involved. 6. Improving participants reflection on practice (e.g. in monitoring, evaluation, learning activities) to check if it leads to increased inclusiveness of DRM.

1.6.2: Project handover workshops (District, Upazila Level)

Title of activity/Sub-activity Target Inclusion status of participants Event Reason of Children Old (>60 Achiev PWD deviation/ (<18yrs) yrs) ement M F additional Event M F M F M F (if any) Upazila level Exit Workshop of ECHO Funded HIP-2016 2 2 N/A 70 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Project's District level Exit Workshop of ECHO Funded HIP-2016 1 1 N/A 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Project's

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words) The Upazila level Exit Workshops was organized at respective Upazila auditoriums in presence of Upazila DMC members, Journalist, local elites etc. and other relevant stakeholders which was chaired by Upazila Nirbahi Officer. CARE Bangladesh presented a brief presentation on implementation progress, faced challenges, major learnings, recommendation and expectations from relevant stakeholders in future for sustainability issue. CARE Bangladesh handed over the project documents, learning and technical documents, beneficiaries list to the respective Government Officials. Then all of participants shared each other's UNO-Kalaroa shared her speech about the current scenarios. The District level Exit workshop of ECHO Funded Project was held at Deputy Commissioner Conference Room, Satkhira with active participation of relevant govt. and civil society stakeholders. Deputy Commissioner chaired the meeting. NARRI Consortium Manager and Focal Person and Coordinator – Resilience and Climate Change-CARE Bangladesh also participated. Participants praised various initiatives of the project to help the people suffering for water logging. With support of the project the community are using modern technology in agriculture sector. They are enjoying benefits of improved road communication system, practicing hygiene behavior and overcoming mal-nutritional problem for their children, women and old aged person. Through the meeting, Coordinator– Resilience and Climate Change, CARE Bangladesh and Consortium Manager- NARRI handed over the Risk Reduction Plans and beneficiary list are being resilient livelihood Module, CRA report, Livelihood handed over to DC Beneficiaries list, School Safety Plan to DC-Satkhira for taking further initiatives in absence of NARRI and DeSHARI Consortium.

Challenges faced to perform the activities under Result 1: Describe the most critical problems and challenges you faced in this reporting period limited in 300 words;

1. Union Parishad election and their oath ceremony took time which delayed the ‘Project Inception meeting’ and UDMC/WDMC re-formation/formation during 2nd quarter. 2. Majority of UP representatives are male and some people still tend to exclude female members from major decision-making processes in regards to project committee formation and leadership positions for pre-design committee structure where women have less scope to be included. 3. Most UP have limited funding source and capacity design and implement development projects considering local demands that influence UP to depend on central government or NGOs. 4. To perform some budgetary activities depends on Govt. official’s connection and sometimes their concern did not grow accordingly due to their departmental interrogation. 5. Lengthy decision making to implement the join activities with NARRI partners was a great challenge because of different organizational policy and mandate. 6. Issuing invitation letter by Govt. Official (UzDMC, DDMC) to organize joint venture workshop/training/event etc. 7. Ensure effective and timely participation of Government and LGIs representatives in any joint venture meeting/training/workshop etc. 8. Implement Small Scale Mitigation projects via a co-financing approach by ensuring 70% resources from local DMCs Mitigation strategy applied for those challenges under Result 1: Describe strategies in relation to problems and challenges you mentioned above limited in 200 words 1. Spent additional time with newly elected bodies for rapport building. 2. Invested supplementary time for maintaining effective coordination and execution of joint venture activities. Sometimes the project activities were rescheduled. 3. We tried to expedite implementation, but lack of transport/vehicles for field movement (motorcycle and four wheeler) caused waste of staff time, resources and delay of project implementation. 4. The project mobilized UP and other stakeholders to ensure equity and equality addressing win-win situation and always advocates/influences all respective stakeholders for addressing gender issues, especially for underprivileged women. 5. The project facilitated and encouraged to UP body to use local resource (like ADP/ LGSP fund) with transparent and efficient manner. 6. Made repeated follow-up, seating, meetings to have harmonized guidance, sometimes followed own policies/guidance in the case of failing harmonized guidelines. 7. A continuous way forward communication/meeting/rapport building with the District and Upazila level GO/LGIs Officials for issuing Invitation letter and their effective participation. 8. Assisted local DMCs to mobilize resources from different sources, especially from respective GO/NGOs that are working there. Result-2.0.0: School Safety Plans (SSPs) in line with SBDP model are promoted amongst education stakeholders at district and sub-district levels

A. Brief status of the Result 2:

Total Achievemen Achieve Cumulative Sl # Indicators Target of t up to last d in this Achievement the project quarter quarter till this quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 (4+5) Number of district and upazila level education stakeholders and school 1 30 31 0 31 teachers trained as Master Trainers on SSP Number of demonstrative school level 2 6 6 0 6 SSPs developed Number of workshops held at District level 3 1 1 0 1 to share and promote SSP priorities

B. Detail status of the result 2

2.1.0 Training of Trainers (ToT) at district level to establish Master Trainer pool Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F ToT at district level to establish Master Trainer 1 1 N/A 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 (MT) Pool on SBDP’

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

The Water Logging Project had a target to scale up ‘School Based Disaster Preparedness (SBDP)’ in 6 selected ‘Government Primary School’ under 6 target Upazila of this project in South Western Bangladesh with a view to replicate the best learning on resilience among other schools. As a part of that objective, with the technical assistance of NARRI consortium, CARE Bangladesh organized a training titled as ‘ToT at district level to establish Master Trainer (MT) Pool on SBDP’. ‘Assistance Director’ and ‘Education Officer from ‘Department of Primary Education (DPE)’ and ‘District Primary Education Officer ‘of Satkhira played the main role of facilitators for the whole training session, especially on a nationally harmonized training module named ‘School Level Improvement Plan (SLIP)’ guideline. The participants demonstrated their interests and willingness during participation, experience sharing, recap, questions and answers in the sessions. The major discussion topics of the ToT were ‘Introduction to Comprehensive School Safety Framework, Policy of School Disaster Management in Bangladesh (EiE framework, Education policy, SOD etc.). SLIP/UPEP and basic concept of DRR & CC adaptation. Planning and incorporating with CSS vs SLIP/UPEP. The following steps were taken to organize the District Level SBDP ToT to establish MT pool:  Selected schools consulting with respective District and Upazila Primary education Officials  CM-NARRI conducted with DG-DPE for scheduling and issuing invitation letter to respective district education Official  Ensured selection and invitation of participants by DPEO and ensure their participation.  Booked venue, accommodation, foods, other logistics and ensured facilitator’s travel in time  Mobilized relevant documents, handouts and printing harmonized modules/books etc.  Ensured action plan by all 6 Schools for next planning of ‘School Safety Plan (SSP)’ development. 2.2.0: Development of School Safety Plan (SSP)

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F Develop ‘School Safety 6 6 N/A 137 109 26 33 3 2 0 0 Plan (SSP)

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words) With the technical support of NARRI Consortium and Department of Primary Education (DPE), CARE Bangladesh facilitated one ToT for selective participants of SMC, district and Upazila level education Officials and school teachers under Kalaroa and Satkhira Sadar Upazila to implement inclusive SBDP approaches at local level following SLIP guideline for sustainable school based DRR interventions/actions. Through this event participants learned the basic of disaster preparedness and school safety measures and learned how to develop the School safety plan addressing different types of problems/challenges and developed School Safety Plan considering School Risk Reduction Action Plan (SRRAP), School Safety Plan (SSP) workshop inaugurated by Upazila Education Officer (UEO) School Level Improvement Plan (SLIP) and enhanced overall disaster preparedness of the school. School based disaster preparedness (SBDP) created a safe learning environment on the face of disaster by promoting a culture of safety at school.

2.3.0: Workshop to identify and promote the priorities of SSP at District Level

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F District level Lessons Sharing workshop on 1 1 N/A 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 School Based Disaster Preparedness (SBDP)

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words) Lesson Sharing Workshop on 'School Based Disaster Preparedness (SBDP) was held at Satkhira District with active participation of Instructor, UEO, AUEO, Teacher, Head teacher and shared their valuable learnings and recommendations with remaining challenges. DPEO, ADPEO-Satkhira participated as a chief guest. NARRI Consortium Manager and its associate partner organized and facilitated this workshop.

Consortium Manager-NARRI briefly shared the overall Head Teacher sharing their remaining problem objectives of this workshop and requested to share valuable and activity of SBDP impression over the last one year so that the project can be raise the remaining challenges, learnings, and recommendations in National level and call for the amiable involvement from all of participants. Through this event the following priorities were identified:  Need to re-excavate/dredge rivers and canals to get rid of waterlogging through creating positive political and social environment.  Take necessary initiatives to establish hygienic latrines and tube-wells considering flood level.  Cover more schools (both Primary and High school) under school based DRR  Develop more Master Trainer and Resource person at Upazila level  Take more school based awareness and mitigation activities for each school.  Establish different initiatives for playing effective role to address their upcoming risk  Increase awareness on caring properly school toilets like our residence.

2.4.0: Raise awareness among children and SMCs of the targeted schools using SBDP approach

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achiev Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ement PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F Awareness Campaign for

school based disaster 6 6 N/A

36 44 24 21

preparedness through POT 1467 2142 1407 2047 song

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

With the assistance of NARRI consortium and CARE Bangladesh, HEED Bangladesh organized a POT1 song on Disaster awareness and preparedness. Student, Teacher, Guardian, SMC member, local community peoples participated and enjoyed this POT song and became aware on ‘Disaster preparedness (Pre, During and Post disaster) of water logged situation, cyclone, flood, thundering at Mukundapur Kamal's Mango Garden, Gopinathpur Govt. Primary School, Jugikhali Govt. Primary School, Ramkrishnapur Govt. Primary School, Nehalpur Govt. Primary School and Gobordari Govt. Primary School

consequently.

Through this South Western famous Bengali POT Song, the students, teachers, guardians, SMC members and community peoples became aware on disaster preparedness of Water Logged situation, cyclone, flood, thundering etc.

Challenges faced to perform the activities under Result 2: Describe the most critical problems and challenges you faced in this reporting period limited in 300 words  Brittle Road Communication for school going children  Unavailability of soil for repairing connecting Road of School  Less assistance from UDMC  Budget Limitation  Short time Project Duration

Mitigation strategy applied for those challenges under Result 2: Describe strategies in relation to problems and challenges you mentioned above limited in 200 words  In some cases, keeping road usable through maintenance and in some cases, using boat, the children go to schools.  Mitigating the problem through carrying soil from long distance which cost more than budgeted amount  Initiated more motivation and development project brief for bringing ownership of project implementation and getting more assistance  Sustainable plan carrying out from starting of the project inception and engaging relevant stakeholders in project implementation.

1 Traditional but innovative form of participatory awareness songs, where messages are conveyed in front of mass people rolling representative photos Result-3.0.0: Resilient livelihood approach promoted and institutionalized amongst relevant union, sub-district and district service providers to support enhanced food security. A. Brief status of the Result 3: Total Target Achievemen Achieved Cumulative Sl # Indicators of the t up to last in this Achievement project quarter quarter till this quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 (4+5) Resilient Livelihood Analysis and 1 1 1 0 0 Planning Training Module Developed Number of Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock Officers, Academics and 2 70 70 0 70 Private Sector Actors trained on resilient livelihood approach Number of Upazilas conducting 3 resilient livelihood analysis and have 02 2 0 2 validated livelihood plans Number of waterlogged affected ultra- poor households receiving resilient 4 150 150 0 150 livelihood support (training and input) @ BDT 18000 Per Household Numbers resilient livelihood groups 5 formed and linked to extension service 6 6 0 6 providers Lessons learned report produced on 6 institutionalizing inclusive resilient 01 1 0 1 livelihoods in water logged areas

B. Detail status of the result 3

3.1.0 Capacity building of extension service providers on Resilient Livelihood Model (210 service provider 2 days training)

Reason of Inclusion status Target Achievement deviation/ of participants Title of activity/Sub-activity Event Event additional (if M F T any) Number of extension service providers 68 05 73 trained Districts and Upazila’s Dist. 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 conducting inclusive livelihood analysis and developing Upazila 2 2 N/A 68 5 73 resilient livelihood Plans

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words) The project organized a Capacity building Training on Resilient Livelihoods Tool for Extension Service Providers and other relevant actors for exploring and spreading alternative resilience and affordable livelihood options in Satkhira district, with the strong support of the extension service providers and other development and financial institutions.

Senior Govt Officials from agriculture, fisheries, rural development facilitated the Workshops. Through this training, Capacity building Training on resilient Livelihoods Tool for capacities of Extension Service providers (Extension extension Service Providers under Kolaroa Upazila departments, financial departments, BRDB, Youth development departments and other actors like SAAOs, VFAs, Fisheries field assistants, ARDO, Cooperative group leaders) under Satkhira Sadar and Kolaroa Upazila) were developed. At the end of training the participants developed a plan based on seasonal calendar, cropping pattern, existing hazards and way of addressing hazards.

3.2.0: Beneficiary selection and group formation

Inclusion status of participants Achieve Reason of Title of activity/Sub- Target Old (>60 ment deviation/ F PWD activity Event M yrs) Event additional (if any) M F M F Number of beneficiary 150 150 N/A 22 128 1 13 2 10 selected Agriculture 1 1 N/A 5 39 0 7 0 3 Livelihood Livestock 1 1 N/A 5 53 0 5 1 5 Group formation Fisheries 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 Off-farm 1 1 N/A 12 36 1 1 1 2

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words) CARE Bangladesh selected 150 livelihoods beneficiary households (HH) from the most vulnerable and water logged communities of Satkhira Sadar Upazila with a view to make them operating resilient livelihoods options and demonstrating best practices to other water logged communities. The beneficiaries were finalized using PRA tools (well-being analysis, well-being ranking, vulnerability and exclusion mapping) at households and community level. The ranking and mapping were done based on agreed benchmarks of community members and categorized into 05 WBA ranks as ‘Extreme Poor, Poor, Lower Middle, Middle and Rich average. The WBA was conducted in 04 villages under Labsa and Brahmarajpur unions under Sadar Upazila using the following steps:

 Considering primary (CRA/RRAP)/secondary data findings of CRA/ RRAP Project selected 6 Clusters from 4 village under 02 Unions of Satkhira Sadar and consultation with district administration, UzDMC, UDMC, WDMC and vulnerability analysis  Transect walk/households visit, rapport building, familiarization with the area/community  Conducted Wellbeing analysis and Wealth ranking of entire 1169 HHs and conducted HHs Survey for among 397 extreme poor HHs  Finalized and validated Final Beneficiary list by local DMCs and UzDMC and then from Program head M&E Officer facilitated this HHs survey using NARRI approved tools and CARE Senior management team physically verified sample basis to ensure optimum quality.

Overall WBA result

Name of Villages Total WBA Rank Binerpota Chelardanga Jeala Taltala Household Extreme Poor 151 50 55 160 416 Lower Middle 50 5 35 82 172 Middle 5 17 12 32 66 Poor 46 94 117 185 442 Rich 2 3 6 62 73 Grand Total 254 169 225 521 1169

3.3.0: Trained livelihood groups in conducting livelihood analysis and development of HHs livelihood plans/market & value chain analysis Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achiev Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ement PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F Conducting livelihood analysis and development of Household livelihood 8 8 N/A 22 128 0 0 1 13 2 10 plans/ Market & Value chain analysis

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

The selected beneficiaries have chosen their trade based on their existing skill, expertise and local opportunities before receiving formal training from the project. CARE Bangladesh organized formal training for all selected beneficiaries. The beneficiaries were segregated into 08 batches, based on their trade and received a day long training titled “Conducting livelihood analysis and development of Household livelihood plans/Market & Value chain analysis”.

This trainings were conducted at UP by Government extension service providers and others actors of financial institutes such as: Senior Assistant Agriculture Officer (SAAO), livestock training by VFA and off firm training by Training Session of Livelihood Beneficiaries Field Assistant, BRDB, Satkhira (all are trained as master trainers on RL). The trainers mostly used the validated resilient livelihoods planning tools during their next planning with a view to consider value chain and market linkage, liaison building with relevant SP/financial institution, undertaking alternative options, consider seasonal hazards/ opportunities for their IGA to make it more resilient, innovative and resilient options as IGA and growing savings tendency for support during disaster/waterlogging period. Facilitators assisted highly vulnerable and the poorest beneficiaries i.e., excluded agricultural farmers, especially women and people with disabilities.

The targeted beneficiaries learned about the techniques of developing process of their Household livelihood plans and developed their business plan considering the current context of local Market. 3.4.0: Piloting innovative agriculture option (150 HHs)

Inclusion status of # of HHs # of HHs # of HHs participants # of HHs diversified multiply Name of the received Old received livelihood income in activity training on PWD (>60 cash support options 1 to 3 last 06 trade yrs) times months M F M F M F Agriculture 44 44 22 4 5 39 3 5 4 3 Livestock 58 58 20 18 5 53 2 0 2 6 Fisheries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Small 48 48 22 8 12 36 0 0 2 3 business

Beneficiary Database on livelihood support Beneficiary Database on livelihood support.xlsx

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

The Assessment & Planning Workshop held at all respective union/pourashava complex venues and chaired by the respective DMC's chairpersons. A total of 25 participants2 from agriculture extension, fisheries, livestock, farmers, Inspector and field organizer from BRDB attended in a workshop and demonstrated their interests and willingness during participation, experience sharing, questions and answer sessions. The participants of each sector produced sector wise resilient livelihood seasonal calendar and resilient livelihood work plan addressing the water logging in local context in a prescribed format delivered by NARRI. Steps/process: - Communicated with respective authority and oriented on the objectives of organizing the workshops. - Arranged invitation to participants with schedule and other logistical information - Communicated resource persons with discussion issues and other logistical information. - Ensured note taking of WS procedures, feedback, challenges and learnings and ensured development of sector wise ‘resilient livelihood assessment and planning’ after WS for submitting to the ESP departments for their feedback. - Ensured visibility of GoB, ECHO, NARRI and CARE by banner collectively.

Challenges faced to perform the activities under Result 3: Describe the most critical problems and challenges you faced in this reporting period limited in 200 words

 Selection of minimum numbers of villages and households in some cases, creating dis- satisfaction towards local political leaders and communities.  Increasing Salinity damaging all affecting agricultural productivity.  Un planned fish-girth increasing water logging situation at Satkhira Sadar Upazila  Increasing Water logging situation decreasing income source of low-income house hold and increasing their migration outside of Satkhira.

Mitigation strategy applied for those challenges under Result 3: Describe strategies in relation to problems and challenges you mentioned above limited in 200 words

 Handled political leaders & community logically and diplomatically giving project and donor’s stand and limitation.  Initiated new and adapting agricultural technologies to the affected communities through training, engaged the affected communities with extension service providers (ESP).  Initiated mass awareness not to stop water flow through un-planned fish-girth, blocking of river, canal, etc. through awareness campaign, Pot song, Bill-board, Workshop, meeting etc.  Provided input supports to 150 most vulnerable households and arranged risk informed planning training for under alternative livelihood option to avoid migration.

Result 4.0.0: Policy makers and key stakeholders are more responsive to needs and demands of water-logged communities.

A. Brief status of the Result 4:

2 SAAO-Sub Assistant Agriculture Officer, FA-Field Assistant, AIW-Artificial Insemination Worker, VFA- Veterinary Field Assistant, CEAL- Community Extension Agency for Livestock.

Total Target Achievement Cumulative Achieved in Sl # Indicators of the up to last Achievement this quarter project quarter till this quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 (4+5) 1 South West Bangladesh Water Logging Platform Developed 01 0 1 1 2 A study on "Impact of Water Logging on Women, Children and People with 01 0 1 1 Disabilities" Published and Disseminated at National Level 3 Consolidate RRAP Report Developed for 2 Upazilas to support advocacy and 02 02 0 02 Leveraging resources action at policy level 4 National and Regional Sharing workshop with Policy Maker and Development 02 0 01 01 Partners Held on Water Logging Issue

B. Detail status of the result 4

4.1.0: Development of South-west water logging platform

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achieve Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ment PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs) Event (if any) M F M F M F Advocacy Stakeholder 1 1 N/A 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Consultation Workshop LETs TALK: WATER LOGGING Workshop at 1 1 N/A 59 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Satkhira

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

The project organized a joint activity "Advocacy Stakeholder Consultation Workshop" in collaboration with DSK and Kalaroa Officers Club with a view to functioning Water Logging Advocacy Workshop. The workshop was chaired by M. A Faruque, Chairman, Environmental committee of Kolaroa. The Consortium manager moderated the workshop. Stakeholder analysis was done for fulfilling the objective. At local level, some CBOs/Organization were identified who have been working to sensitize policy makers, key stakeholders since Advocacy Stakeholder Consultation Workshop-Open discussion Session long years. Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS), Dhaka University facilitated one day long experience sharing workshop at Satkhira District Circuit House on current context and necessary initiatives to mitigate severely attacked water logging problem especially for Satkhira District. Honorable Joint Secretary, planning and development (Director Admin-DDM), Deputy Commissioner along with 50 water logging relevant stakeholder (like representative from DAE, Fisheries, Livestock, BRDB, WADB, PANNI Committee, Relief & Rehabilitation, LGIs, DWA, College, University, School, DPHE, LGED, Meteorology, Journalists, local elites, I/NGO Executives, PWD representatives etc.

The IDMVS presented their brief impact study result on ‘Women and People with Disabilities’ and shared different statistical analysis in the forum for highlighting the impact of water logging situation. Then the participants actively shared their views, ask their questions, learnings and recommendations, for future actions for resolving the increasing impact of water logging situation in the context of Satkhira and Jessore area. Finally, the Chief Guest, thanked all for their contribution and expressed his valuable opinion for resolving the current and upcoming challenges and possible solution as recommendation.

4.2.0: Strengthening district institutions to address water logging

Inclusion status of participants Title of Achieve Reason of Target Children Old (>60 activity/Sub- ment deviation/ PWD Event M F (<18yrs) yrs.) activity Event additional (if any) M F M F M F

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

This activity achieved through activities mentioned under 4.1.0. Hence, narrative description under 4.1.0 covers this section.

4.3.0: Awareness campaign for water logging

Inclusion status of participants Title of Achieve Reason of Target Children Old (>60 activity/Sub- ment deviation/ PWD Event M F (<18yrs) yrs) activity Event additional (if any) M F M F M F

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

CARE didn’t have any commitment

4.4.0: Action Research - Women and people with disabilities suffer from water congestion situation terribly. NARRI will conduct a study titled- Impact of water logging on women, children and people with disabilities considering water logging situation in south-western Bangladesh, which will be published and disseminated at national level

Inclusion status of participants Title of Achieve Reason of Target Children Old (>60 activity/Sub- ment deviation/ PWD Event M F (<18yrs) yrs) activity Event additional (if any) M F M F M F Research on 1 1 N/A Impact of waterlogging on women, children and PWDs

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

A research has been conducted to assess the Impact of Water Logging on Women, Children, Elderly, and People with Disabilities in the Water Logged area in Southwest Bangladesh. Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka supported to conduct the study. The study was conducted in six Upazilas, four Upazilas in Satkhira and two Upazilas in Jessore districts of South-West Bangladesh. A combination of mixed method was adopted to collect information from the field: Quantitative and Qualitative methods. Quantitative method depended on the Questionnaire Survey and Qualitative method adopted through In-depth Interview (IDI), Key Informant Interview (KII), Focus Group Discussion and Case Study. The field data were collected during the period of April 2017 to June 2017.

This study covered six Upazilas of South-West Bangladesh: Satkhira Sadar, Ashashuni, Tala and Kalaroa (of Satkhira District), and Monirampur and Keshabpur (of Jessore district). The data indicate that all participants including community peopleand persons from different public and private sectors have clear understanding about water logging and the impact of such disaster. Most of the study participants identified a number of risks related to water logging. Most of the participants identified as water logging, cyclone, flood, heavy rainfall, storm, and more recently, lightening as major disasters of their locality. Among these they identified water logging as the most devastating as this disaster create prolonged and most enduring impact on communities. The participants of the present study also pointed out that women, children, elderly, people with disabilities as the most vulnerable and ‘at- risk’ groups.

The findings of the research was widely disseminated through seminars, conferences and workshops.

4.5.0: Development of consolidated RRAP Report

Reason of Inclusion status of participants Achiev Title of activity/Sub- Target deviation/ Children Old (>60 ement PWD activity Event additional M F (<18yrs) yrs.) Event (if any) M F M F M F CRA/URA 28 28 0 1056 182 0 0 10 0 Consolidation and development of RRAP through DMC Workshop at Union/ Pourashava level Validation of RRAP 2 2 0 154 19 0 0 0 0 reports at Upazila level RRAP report finalized 1 1 0 109 10 0 0 1 0 through District level Review Workshop

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words) After successful completion of ward levels CRA exercises, the respective UDMC/PDMCs organized the CRA/URA consolidation and RRAP development Workshop at Union or Pourashava level by the technical support of CARE Bangladesh. The union level RRAPs were further reviewed and validated by the Upazila Disaster Management Committees (UzDMCs). With technical support of CARE 2 Upazila DMC validated CRA and RRAP.

A total of 1056 male and 182 female including 10 PWD under 2 upazila participated in CRA and URA process at ward level where 173 at 2 Upazila Validation workshops and 119 at District level Review workshop participated. Along with them, a number of freedom fighters, local elites, teacher, and elderly, under privileged groups, Govt. and civil societies were also participated in different level of CRA and RRAP development process.

The importance of CRA assessment, its process, implementation of RRAPs in context of water logging situation of Satkhira were discussed. Key challenges and possible ways forward were also identified.

All the priority actions were taken for immediate implementation by the committee and some actions were identified for integration into the ‘Annual Development plan (ADP)’ of Upazila and district for budget allocation.

The purpose of the workshop was to ii. Inform participants about the disaster risks of the South-West region/district and their solutions in the light of Community Risk Analysis (CRA) findings iii. Share all Union/Upazila/Pourashava level Risk Reduction Action Plans done through CRA and iv. Obtain commitment that all future DRR initiatives would be designed taking community identified priorities into considerations and v. Draw attention of the participants on the importance of risk informed planning and ways of integrating DRR/CCA in fiscal framework.

4.5.0: Media roundtable workshop

Inclusion status of participants Title of Achieve Reason of Target Children Old (>60 activity/Sub- ment deviation/ PWD Event M F (<18yrs) yrs) activity Event additional (if any) M F M F M F

Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Not yet done, planned for 4th week of December’17. Consortium Lead (IRB) will complete this section

Challenges faced to perform the activities under Result 4: Describe the most critical problems and challenges you faced in this reporting period limited in 300 words

1. Most of the citizen known to the causes of water logging situation, but nobody is here to stand with big protest against them. 2. Keep affected communities long run under a advocacy platform for a movement of advocacy issue

Mitigation strategy applied for those challenges under Result 4: Describe strategies in relation to problems and challenges you mentioned above limited in 200 words

1. Continued more awareness among the relevant stakeholders about the water logging impact on their livelihoods and their role to resolve the water logging problems in joint collaboration of GO/NGOs. 2. Tried to mobilize the communities for the future good impact of the movement

Result 5.0.0: Rapid humanitarian assistance mobilized and delivered when needed by NARRI

5.1.0: Joint/coordinated needs assessment Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Event based: No activity undertaken under this result

5.2.0: Fund Mobilization for rapid humanitarian response Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Event based: No activity undertaken under this result

5.3.0: Unconditional cash transfer to support food security, WASH, temporary shelter Narrative Description (Explain how the activity has been done and causes of deviation, if any limited in 200 words)

Event based: No activity undertaken under this result

vi. How inclusion is considered in the activities of reporting period: Describe how inclusion issues are considered during implementation of activities under different Result limited in 500 words  Build capacity all of the Project staff through training on “Inclusive DRM Framework” facilitated by Handicap International Bangladesh and they are able to address inclusion issues relevant for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), women, children, elderly people, ethnic minorities and other excluded people in planning and execution of project activities. Project staffs are much more aware to follow inclusion guidelines and SOD criteria during re-formation/re- activation/formation of DMCs. Staff influenced focal persons/ LEBs/local elites/local political leaders for inclusion of appropriate representation in different committees.  During the co-financing for RRAP implementation initiatives the respective DMC's are strongly inspired to engage the excluded maximum member's represented such as women, people with disabilities etc. to execute the mitigation work. Thus in Kolaroa Upazila 61% female and in Satkhira Sadar Upazila 42% female are engaged. Overall 49% female and 4% PWD are included in Small Scale Mitigation activities.  About 22% of female members and 11 PWD participants (female 5, male 6) were participated in Union/ Pourashava level day long "Resilient livelihood Assessment & Planning Workshop".  DMC members were sensitized to ensure the voices of marginalized/minor group members were included during meetings.  Some initiatives have taken to aware people on disabilities and the different forms of integration. Advocacy on inclusion of excluded people in DMCs formation and decision making process. The activation/reactivation had made as per SOD with the inclusion of PWD in UzDMC, UDMC, PDMC and WDMC level.  Inclusion of female members is increasing found when DMC's engaged and sensitized to ensure the voices of marginalized/minor group members were included during meetings. Below figure shows the DMC wise Female & Male Percentage.  CRA conduction and RRAP development at ward level, Disaster Management Plan (DM Plan) and School Safety Plan (SSP) initiated during the period. Considering the inclusion aspect, women and PWD get more weight in the different existing forms of work integration during the field activities implemented.  Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms also incorporated gender and PWD disaggregated data/indicators to assess and improve the programme’s ability to take women’s voices into account.  CARE continually emphasized the importance of including female, PWD, ethnic minorities and excluded people in different committee formations, especially at Ward Level DMC formation. The below table shows that a total of 822 (17%) female were nominated as WDMC members out of 4976 members under 243 WDMC where excess inclusion of female is 12%. Moreover, 4% representative of vulnerable women, 0.4% women disabled, NGO female representative 3.5% and Ward level Govt. Female Officials 2% were also included in WDMC. vii. Challenges faced to perform the activities during reporting period: Describe the most critical problems and challenges you faced in this reporting period limited in 200 words

Challenges are given under each result. viii. Mitigation strategy applied for those challenges during reporting period: Describe strategies in relation to problems and challenges you mentioned above limited in 200 words

Mitigation strategies are given under each result. ix. Key achievements considering outcome during reporting period: Describe key outputs of the completed activities limited in 200 words • A ‘Master Trainers (MT) Pool’ consisting of 26 members has been developed and trained by ‘Department of Disaster Management (DDM)’ for scaling up CBDP model. • All project staff were trained on “Inclusive DRM Framework” facilitated by ‘Handicap International Bangladesh’ to ensure inclusive resilience DRM. • As part of scaling up ‘School Based Disaster Preparedness (SBDP) model’, 31 Master trainers were developed through two days long residential training named “ToT at district Level to establish MT pool on School based disaster preparedness (SBDP)”. • Completed ‘Capacity Building training on CRA’ to 26 UDMC and 2 PDMCs in the reporting quarter with the facilitation of Master Trainers Pool on CBDP. • The ‘Resilient Livelihood Planning Tool’ was validated through a district level workshop participating 30 resource persons. • Capacity Building of Extension Service Providers on Resilient Livelihood Model 35 Service Provider. • 150 livelihood beneficiaries were selected, trained and provided with input support • 100% DMCs (31 nos.) reached to re-activation. • The project completed formation of 252 WDMCs. • Completed conduction of all target CRA/URA and RRAP development (26 Unions and 02 Pourashava). • 02 upazila level potential ‘Validation Workshops’ and 01 ‘Sharing workshop” at District level on RRAP priorities and report sharing were conducted through collaborative facilitation of NARRI, DeSHARI, SCI, SI with effective and nice participation of DMC members, Members of Parliament (MP), Deputy Director-DDM, journalists, private sectors, key departmental head of GO/NGO etc. • ‘Capacity building Training on resilient Livelihoods Tool to develop MT Pool (35 members) on RL with the participation of DAE and other relevant actors under Kolaroa Upazila. • 06 SSP were developed as a part of SBDP model’ at 06 selective Government Primary schools under Kolaroa and Satkhira Sadar Upazila with effective facilitation of trained MT Pool. • Disaster Management Plan for two upazila has also been reviewed and developed. • RRAP reports for 26 union and 02 Pourashavas were printed and distributed among relevant offices. • Disaster Management (DM) Plans for 26 union, 2 Pourashavas and 2 Upazila were completed, reviewed, printed and distributed among all concerned • An Upazila level "Stakeholder Consultation Workshop" was held at Kalaroa, with a view to establish ‘Water Logging Advocacy Platform’ in engagement of I/NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, UN agencies, academicians, private sector, media, CBOs and community representatives working in the South Western Bangladesh. • Union/pourashava level day long "Resilient Livelihood Assessment & Planning Workshop" was completed in 26 unions and 2 municipalities. • Two workshops for ‘Validation of Resilient Livelihoods Planning’ were held at Kalaroa and Satkhira Sadar. • Conducted beneficiary training at 06 clusters on ‘Risk Analysis capacity of livelihood groups’ to integrate DRR into risk assessment and planning. • Total 53 Small Scale Mitigation (SSM) schemes has been implemented based on prioritized TOP RRAP through co-financing approach with UDMC/PDMCs. • District level Advocacy workshop arranged at Satkhira Circuit house by IDMVS, Dhaka University and participation of waterlogging related stakeholders, district & upazila level Govt. Key departments which was graced by Director-DDM (Planning & Development). • District level Resilient Livelihood lessons learning workshop was successfully conducted at Satkhira with the participation of relevant extension service providers and NARRI & DeSHARI consortium partners where problems, learnings, challenge, overcoming strategies and recommendations were shared and documented for future record and actions. • District level School Based Disaster Preparedness (SBDP) lessons learning workshop was successfully conducted at Satkhira with the participation of relevant educational stakeholders and NARRI & DeSHARI consortium partners where problems, learnings, challenge, overcoming strategies and recommendations were shared and documented for future record and actions. • District and Upazila level project exit and handing over workshops were successfully completed with the participation of DMC members, journalists, other relevant stakeholders, NARRI & DeSHARI Consortium partners where project implementation progress, problems, challenge, overcoming strategies, sustainability strategies and expectation from relevant stakeholders were expressed and recorded. Project brilliant research document, booklet, module, beneficiary list, DM plan, CRA/URA list and sample books etc. were handed over to DC/UNOs. • A ‘Master Trainer’s Training on Disaster Management’ with a view to strengthen a ‘Pool of Master Trainers (MT)’ at National level was held at Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in 25-26 November 2017. A total of 25 National level participants from DDM, DAE, DoF, DoE, DoL etc. participated in the workshop. The national prominent trainers facilitated all Disaster management relevant topics which was very successful and time-demand training. CARE Bangladesh and NARRI Consortium jointly supported the full training.

x. Achievement beyond the planned activities of the Project: (Mention any activity (ies) performed beyond the planned activities, which have added significant value to achieve the targeted results limited in 500 words)

• A strong rapport and network has been built amongst all ECHO Funded organizations working in South West Region of Bangladesh and that has enhanced quality and cost effective project implementation, increased dignity and visibility of donor and importance of working organizations among the Government departments as well as to communities. • National Disaster Preparedness Day (NDPD) was observed by CARE through joint collaboration with Satkhira DDMC and Sadar Upazila UzDMC. • On behalf of CARE, the Project Manager of Water Logging Project has participated in a ‘Learning Sharing Workshop’ on development of 5 (2016 to National Disaster Preparedness Day observation with the 2020) year’s ‘Draft National Disaster Management collaboration of District Administration, Satkhira. Photo © Planning’ organized by Khulna Divisional Ebrahim Khalil, CARE Bangladesh Commissioner, supported by UNDP where he contributed from his past experience on DRM and CC adaptation. • PM is nominated as District Focal person of CARE Satkhira Office for coordinating with Govt. Officials and attending coordination meeting for facilitating all projects of CARE to other stakeholders. • PM is playing role as an active members of CARE’s South West Regional Office and is performing as a joint signatory of the Regional Bank account. • For Project visibility and Awareness building initiatives, under the Visibility and Communication head, CARE Bangladesh initiated for visibility of TOP 10 RRAP of each union and Pourashava at their Offices through hanging festoon. Regarding this, a total of 28 festoon were developed with TOP 10 information and displayed at Union and Pourashava Offices. • For Project visibility and Awareness building initiatives, under the visibility & communication and all result head, CARE Bangladesh initiated development of Billboards with important messages regarding water logging. In this regards, CARE installed a total of 16 nos. Billboards at 16 important locations of Satkhira Sadar and Kalaroa Upazila. xi. Feedback from participants/beneficiaries/stakeholders on implemented activities (Mention feedback got during monitoring from participants/beneficiaries/stakeholders in separate bullets limited in 300 words)

The project got many feedback from participants/beneficiaries/stakeholders on implemented activities during its tenure. Most of the feedback/comments are positive. Some of them are listed below as quotable quotes:

“This project helped us understand and practice something which is very much needed to protect development gains. Most importantly the project brings people of impact together which actually halved the problem already.”- Deputy Commissioner Satkhira in Exit Meeting

“CARE made my life easy solving my problem. They trained my people including me on risk assessment and planning. Not only that they also set precedence how to implement risk reduction actions in co-financing approach. I have my risk reduction plans in place which will help me to prepare my budget in the coming years.” UP Chairman, Fingri, Satkhira

“I have seen a NGO working first for schools, and it is CARE. My school has got rid of water-logging now due to raised ground, connecting road and Watsan facilities. It resulted in reduced drop outs during floods.” A teacher of Nehalpur

“We are well connected now with the project through planning, implementation, supervision and monitoring. Our problems being solved by the one by one and we will continue this practice even after graduation of the project.” Anonymous

“The project acted as catalyst of connecting the people at risk with the govt. duty bearers. We have basic community information, demands/needs which are critical to render services.” DAE Satkhira

“We are no more vulnerable to disasters. The project helped us take part in assessing our risk. We have information and can speak confidently. Mind set of men are changing towards women. We proved it well that we are also important in reducing disaster losses.”

“The support given to poor household for their livelihoods was very much effective. The number of beneficiary need to be increased”

xii. Key Lesson Learnt from this reporting period: (Maximum 5 lessons)

1. Strong coordination and collaborative action with Government Service Providers and Local level I/NGO/GO helped scaling up the CBDP, SBDP, Resilient livelihood models in the waterlogging contexts 2. Small scale mitigation in co-financing creates ‘shared ownership’ among communities and local elected bodies. 3. Community awareness and voice raising initiatives can be a way to reduce the water logging issues locally. 4. Saline tolerant variety crab, eel/kuchia, water-chestnut (Paniphal) cultivation, grass and cow rearing brought impressive results as alternative source of income and contributing economic growth with better nutritional effort for our ultra-poor household as well as entire society 5. Strong coordination and collaborative action with Government Service Providers and Local level I/NGO/GO helped scaling up the CBDP, SBDP, Resilient livelihood models in the waterlogging contexts. xiii. Financial Overview: (Please state the amount & percentage of expenditure against overall budget and explain the reason of major variance – provide separate financial report)

Expenditure up to December Overall Budget % of Head 2017 Expenditure In BDT In Euro In BDT In Euro Result 1 7,073,024 83,282 6,257,291 74,141 89% Result 2 390,645 4,600 236,716 2,834 62% Result 3 3,451,112 40,636 3,358,882 39,632 98% Result 4 784,766 9,240 92,263 1,104 12% Result 5 0 0 0 0 Monitoring 441,905 5203 139,481 1,671 32% Visibility and 175,810 2,070 0 0 Communication 0% Other 284,197 3346 164,246 1942 58% Total 12,096,586 145,742 3,894,505 45,098 82%

Note: All the expenses have not been booked yet. This section will be updated later once the expenses are booked. xiv. List of Annexure: (Please list out the name of all attached documents as mentioned in this template, also attach action oriented photograph with caption mentioning date, time, place, visible person and action either in annex)

Annex 1: Annex 1: Quantitative report (April 2016 to September 2017) Annex 2: Financial Report (April 2016 to 31 December 2017) Annex 3: Event Reports (20 nos.) Annex 4: Case study (1 on Resilient livelihood)

Report prepared by: Name : Md. Mahabbat Ali Designation : Project Manager, Water Logging Project, Satkhira, Date : 15 December 2017

Reviewed and Revised by : Palash Mondal, Coordinator-Resilience and Climate Change CARE Bangladesh Dhaka Office. A. Other Progress/Achievement (mention additional activities performed to achieve the log frame indicators/activities) For example:  Staff recruitment completed. 3 female and 6 male staff joined. 2 position of Field Facilitator still vacant for which interview is done on 25 June and selection done, they will join from 01 August 2016.  Staff Foundation Training completed. 3 female and 6 male staff participated the training. Focal person of CWW participated the training as co-facilitator and observer.

Annex 4: Database

Tools Name of Annexure Annexure as Object

12 Case study/ success story

13 Master Trainer Database template Tool-13 Master Trainer Database.xlsx

14 WDMC Database template Tool-14 WDMC Database.xlsx

15 UDMC database template Tool-15 UDMC Database.xlsx

16 PDMC database template Tool-16 PDMC Database.xlsx

17 UzDMC Database template Tool-17 UzDMC Database.xlsx

18 DDMC Database Template Tool-18 DDMC Database.xlsx

19 Resilient Livelihood Group Members’ Database Template Tool-19 Resilient Livelihood Group Members Database.xlsx

20 SMC Members’ Database Template Tool-20 SMC Members Database.xlsx

Participants’ Inclusion Database (event) 21 * We didn’t get any instruction and template from NARRI, so we have no record

Participants’ Attendance Sheet 22 * Attendance of Mass gathering for Awareness Raising not Participants_Inform obtained ation_All.xls

Monthly progress database template (As attached) 23 * We didn’t get any instruction and template from NARRI, so we have no record