KaathPencil at COP 29
We are proud to announce that Kaathpencil’s own Farzana Faruk Jhumu is representing Bangladesh at COP29, championing climate justice on a global stage. Her presence at this critical event reflects our commitment to addressing climate change and advocating for communities most affected by its impact.Farzana Faruk Jhumu’s work at COP29 will help bring the voices […]
Say NO to plastic
KAATHPENCIL recently joined hands with BELA, YouthNet , SEECTO BD, and Youth 4 NDC to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of plastic pollution. Together, we formed a powerful message: “NO TO PLASTIC!” Our youth came together to make a stand for a cleaner, healthier planet. Let’s reduce, reuse, and refuse single-use plastics to protect […]
Tree-planting initiative
From September 28 to October 6, 2024, Kaathpencil, in partnership with BRAC, launched a tree-planting initiative focused on improving the environment and enhancing greenery in Barishal. As part of this project, 500 trees (250 mango and 250 neem) were distributed to various schools and public spaces across the district to contribute to environmental development. Project […]
Restoring flood-affected areas and mitigate future disaster risks
In the aftermath of the recent floods, Kaathpencil proudly joined BRAC’s tree-planting campaign as part of a larger emergency response effort to restore flood-affected areas and mitigate future disaster risks. Flooding not only damages homes and displaces families, but it also devastates local ecosystems. By planting trees, we aim to rebuild the natural environment, as […]
Climate Justice Camp 2024
Youth from Bangladesh has always taught the world how to fight injustice. The student movement has gifted us our mother tongue, our independence, our freedom of speech. This July, the anti-discrimination student movement has shown the world that youth will fight injustice, find peace and rebuild the future. After a bloodshed protest, the students have […]
Third Global Climate Justice Camp
Kaathpencil is proud to stand in solidarity with hundreds of young leaders from the Global South at the Third Global Climate Justice Camp, taking place in Tanzania from October 8th to 12th, 2024. This significant event will bring together youth community leaders to build unity, share knowledge, and advocate for climate justice. As we face […]
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference
The recent floods have affected several districts in southern Bangladesh, including Feni, Noakhali, Cumilla, Lakshmipur, Khagrachhari, Chattogram, and Cox’s Bazar. People are still underwater. It has affected around 5.2 million people, including 1.5 million children. And the number keeps getting up because of continuous heavy rain. Rescue teams are working tirelessly, but they need more […]
“খাবার ছাড়া দু’দিন বাঁচতে পারবে, পানির নিচে দু’মিনিট না” – এ মুহুর্তে এটাই বাস্তব চিত্র
দেশের ফেনী, নোয়াখালী, কুমিল্লাসহ আশেপাশের কয়েকটি জেলায় হঠাৎ বন্যার কারণে অসংখ্য মানুষ ও গবাদি পশু পানিবন্দী হয়ে পড়েছে। পানির তলায় তলিয়ে গেছে কয়েক শত গ্রাম। দুর্ভাগ্যজনকভাবে এই বন্যা পরিস্থিতির ক্রমেই অবনতি ঘটছে। যে কোনো বৈরী পরিস্থিতিকে রুখে দিতে পারে আমাদের একতা। তাই দুর্গতদের উদ্ধার এবং প্রয়োজনীয় সহায়তা প্রদানে কাঠপেন্সিল সর্বোচ্চ চেষ্টা করতে চায়। আপনিও এগিয়ে […]
সাইক্লোন রোমাল এবং কাঠপেন্সিল
কাঠপেন্সিল দল গত ৩১শে মে, কীর্তনখোলা নদী পাড়ের পলাশপুর ৬নম্বর বেলতলা ঘাটের সংলগ্ন কলোনির দেড় শতাধিক পরিবারে কিছু অতি প্রয়োজনীয় দ্রব্য যেমন : শুকনো চিড়া, মুড়ি, টোস্ট বিস্কুট, ফিটকিরি, স্যালাইন, স্যানিটারি প্যাড সরবরাহ করেছে। একই সাথে দলটি ঘূর্ণিঝড়ের পরে বিভিন্ন সতর্কতা ও পানিবাহিত রোগ থেকে বেঁচে থাকার উপায় সম্পর্কে সচেতনতামূলক প্রচারণা চালিয়েছে। পুরো কার্যক্রমটি সফল […]
Empowering Futures: A Report on the Act Now! Campaign for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse, Child Marriage, and Climate Crisis Impact
The Act Now! Campaign for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse, Child Marriage, and Climate Crisis Impact embarked on a comprehensive mission to address pressing issues affecting children in Bangladesh from June to December 2023. This report encapsulates the campaign’s strategies, accomplishments, challenges faced, and future prospects. Through an integrated approach encompassing awareness, prevention, advocacy, and empowerment, […]