Program Title: Emergency 2007 Flood Restoration and Recovery Assistance Program (EFRRAP)

Program Background:

DDJ started this program in February 2009 with funding support of PKSF. EFRRAP is a four-years program with an aim to bring back the Sidr affected peoples to their normal lives which is implemented in Sidr affected districts. The purpose of the program is to initiate need based livelihoods strategies considering cyclone damages and distribute need based materials for beneficiaries’ livelihoods options mainly agricultural based that include livestock, aquaculture & fisheries, crop and skill training.

Duration: February 2009 to December 2011

Area Coverage: Pirojpur, Bagerhat, Jhalokathi, Barisal, Borguna and Gopalgonj.

Source of Funding: PKSF

Program Goal: The goal of the program is to bring back the Sidr affected peoples to their normal lives

Objective of the Program: The objective of the program is to initiate need based livelihoods strategies considering cyclone damages and distribute need based materials for beneficiaries’ livelihoods options mainly agricultural based that include livestock, aquaculture & fisheries, crop and skill training.

Project Participants: Cyclone Sidr affected target beneficiaries.

Major Interventions: Provide loan as well as skill training to the group members.