Baufal (Patuakhali) Representative:
A training and discussion meeting on duck farming was held in Baufal, Patuakhali, with the aim of economic empowerment and sustainable livelihood development of women.
Twenty women participated in the event organized by BRAC Microfinance at Baufal Sadar Branch on Tuesday (June 9).
The participants were provided with detailed concepts and practical guidelines on duck farming, care, food management and prevention of various diseases. In addition, various products, loan facilities and facilities available for members of BRAC Microfinance were discussed.
The event was attended by BRAC Microfinance (Claim) Program Area Manager Zahurul Alam, Branch Manager Md. Shaheen Hossain, Officer Monitoring (Finance and Accounts Division) Fatema Tuz Johra, Senior Officer Monitoring (Finance and Accounts Division) Tajuddin Ahmed Khan, Assistant Branch Manager: Md. Ajmal Hossain, local journalists and dignitaries of the area.
A total of 400 ducklings were distributed among the participating women at the end of the training.
The organizers said that such initiatives will play an important role in increasing the financial capacity of women, ensuring family nutrition and building sustainable livelihoods. They expressed hope that such activities will continue in the future to make women self-reliant.