Kampala, Uganda: Resilience in the face of COVID-19: A single mother’s story
Moulvibazar, Sylhet: The indomitable spirit of Khasia communities in the face of Covid-19
In the tribal villages located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, Khasia community leaders have enforced strict restrictions so that no life is sacrificed during the pandemic. Sohanur Rahman reports. This is the forty-fifth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Khasia (also known as Khasi) is a matriarchal ethnic group found in the Indian …
Kampala, Uganda: Exploring alternative livelihood options to secure life
In the informal neighborhoods within Kampala, Uganda, a group of men and women are tapping into alternative livelihood options to deal with the impacts of Covid-19. Sarah Nandudu reports This is the forty-fourth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Kampala is the capital and the largest city of Uganda. The city …
Uttar Pradesh, India: Community owned solutions strengthening resilience of rural communities
In the villages of Uttar Pradesh, India, a local NGO has set up community grain bank services and mobilised farming families to grow their own vegetables and ensure food security during Covid-19. Neelmani Gupta reports This is the forty-third in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Situated in the north central part …
Korail, Bangladesh: The potential of urban agriculture as a survival tool for informal communities
In Korail, one of the largest informal settlements in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a group of gardeners expanded their gardening practice during and after the coronavirus-related lockdown. Dipak Bhowmick and Nusrat Bijoya report. This is the forty-second in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Korail is one of the largest informal, low-income settlements in …
El Alto Fucha, Colombia: Community gardens as a means to ensure food security
In El Alto Fucha, an informal settlement in Bogota, Colombia, a community based organisation is assisting the communities to start agro-ecological gardens to ensure food security during Covid-19. This is the forty-first in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. As Latin American cities like Bogota continue to grow, rapidly urbanising peripheral areas …
Mbarara, Uganda: An informal community uses collective savings to deal with Covid-19
The slum dwellers in Mbarara city, Uganda are using collective savings to deal with the global pandemic and investing in new businesses. Sarah Nandudu reports This is the fortieth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Mbarara city, located in south western Uganda, is the main municipality of Mbarara district and it …
Cochabamba, Bolivia: Community savings and access to formal banking reducing hardships of women
In an informal settlement in the city of Cochabamba, Bolivia, people are relying on community savings and using formal banking services to deal with the economic impacts of Covid-19. María Eugenia Torrico Ferrufino reports. This is the thirty-ninth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Cochabamba, lying in the valleys of the …
Siaya, Kenya: The “Covid Women” making the difference
This story is the second part of last week’s story from Siaya, Kenya and will highlight women-led initiatives in the county. Rosemary Atieno reports This is the thirty-eighth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN. Ngiya and Nyabera, two villages in Siaya County, are located along the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya. …
