Green Livelihoods, Social Enterprise & Private-Sector Engagement GRACE recognizes that economic resilience is a foundation for sustainable development and climate adaptation. We support women, youth, and vulnerable households to strengthen their economic opportunities through climate-resilient livelihoods, skills development, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, savings mechanisms, market linkages, and responsible private-sector collaboration. Through community-led assessments and inclusive approaches, GRACE promotes livelihood solutions that reflect local opportunities, environmental realities, and market demands. We aim to move beyond short-term support by enabling individuals and communities to build dignified, diversified, and sustainable sources of income. Priority areas: • Climate-smart and green livelihood development • Women and youth entrepreneurship support • Small enterprise and social business development • Skills training and employability enhancement • Savings, financial inclusion, and community economic empowerment • Private-sector partnership and responsible value-chain development

Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction & Environmental Protection Coastal Bangladesh is among the regions most vulnerable to climate change, facing increasing risks from cyclones, flooding, salinity intrusion, sea-level rise, ecosystem degradation, and changing livelihoods. GRACE works with communities and local stakeholders to strengthen climate resilience through locally led adaptation, disaster preparedness, early warning systems, environmental stewardship, and nature-based solutions. By listening to community experiences and combining local knowledge with scientific evidence, we support practical adaptation measures that reduce risks, protect ecosystems, and enhance the resilience of climate-vulnerable households. Our approach promotes sustainable management of natural resources while strengthening community capacity to anticipate, respond to, and recover from climate-related shocks. Priority areas: • Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) and community-based climate resilience planning • Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and ecosystem restoration • Disaster risk reduction, preparedness, and early warning awareness • Climate-smart agriculture and resilient livelihood practices • Environmental protection and community awareness • Climate advocacy, knowledge sharing, and evidence-based learning

Health, Nutrition & WASH Health and well-being are deeply connected with climate vulnerability, poverty, food insecurity, unsafe water, inadequate sanitation, and limited access to essential services. GRACE works with communities and local service providers to improve health outcomes through preventive healthcare, nutrition promotion, safe water access, sanitation, hygiene practices, and strengthened community awareness. Our programmes are designed through community consultation and local needs assessment to ensure that interventions address real challenges faced by vulnerable groups, including women, children, older people, and persons with disabilities. We strengthen community capacity, promote healthy practices, and support stronger local systems for sustainable health and WASH outcomes. Priority areas: • Community-based health awareness and preventive care • Maternal, child, and adolescent nutrition promotion • Safe water access and WASH improvement • Hygiene behaviour change and awareness • Health screening, referral, and support systems • Climate-sensitive health and resilience programming

Urban Resilience & Inclusive Governance Rapid urbanization, climate-induced migration, and increasing environmental pressures are transforming urban and peri-urban communities in Khulna and surrounding areas. GRACE supports inclusive urban resilience by strengthening community participation, local governance, environmental responsibility, and access to essential services. Through a listening-first approach, we engage communities, local institutions, and stakeholders to understand urban challenges and co-create solutions that promote safer, healthier, and more inclusive settlements. We support locally driven actions that strengthen accountability, improve services, and enhance community resilience in a changing urban environment. Priority areas: • Community participation and inclusive local governance • Urban climate adaptation and resilience planning • Environmental protection and sustainable urban practices • Public health and community well-being initiatives • Advocacy and citizen engagement • Strengthening collaboration between communities and local institutions

Education & Skill Development GRACE recognizes education and skills as essential foundations for individual empowerment, community resilience, and sustainable development. We support children, adolescents, and adults by creating opportunities for inclusive learning, knowledge development, practical skills building, and lifelong capacity enhancement. Through a community-led and locally informed approach, GRACE listens to the needs, challenges, and aspirations of learners and communities to design relevant education and skills initiatives. Our programmes combine academic support, life skills, vocational training, digital literacy, leadership development, and employability pathways to help individuals gain confidence, improve opportunities, and participate meaningfully in society. GRACE promotes learning environments that are inclusive, safe, and responsive to changing social, economic, and climate realities. By connecting education with practical skills and community priorities, we aim to strengthen human capacity and support individuals to contribute to resilient and sustainable communities. Priority areas: • Child development and learning support • Life skills and values-based education • Vocational and technical skills development • Youth employability and career readiness • Digital literacy and innovation-based learning • Climate, environmental, and disaster awareness education • Inclusive education opportunities for vulnerable groups Cross-cutting commitments: Gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, community participation, accountability, climate sensitivity, evidence-based learning, and partnerships are integrated throughout GRACE’s education and skills development initiatives.

Women Empowerment, Children in Development & Youth Employment GRACE believes that empowering women, nurturing children, and creating opportunities for youth are critical to achieving inclusive and sustainable development. We work with communities to address social and economic barriers that limit participation, ensuring that women, children, and young people have the knowledge, confidence, skills, and opportunities to shape their own futures. Following a locally led adaptation and community listening approach, GRACE engages women, children, youth, families, and local stakeholders to understand their priorities and co-create solutions. Our initiatives focus on strengthening women’s leadership, improving child well-being, enhancing youth skills, and creating pathways for decent employment and entrepreneurship. GRACE promotes an enabling environment where women can participate in decision-making, children can grow with dignity and protection, and youth can access meaningful opportunities to become active contributors to their communities. We integrate gender-responsive, inclusive, and climate-sensitive approaches to ensure that vulnerable groups are not left behind. Priority areas: • Women’s empowerment, leadership, and social participation • Women-led livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion • Child protection, development, and well-being • Youth employment, entrepreneurship, and career pathways • Youth leadership, volunteerism, and community engagement • Gender equality and social inclusion initiatives • Support for vulnerable children, women, and youth Cross-cutting commitments: GRACE integrates gender equality, safeguarding, disability inclusion, accountability to communities, climate resilience, evidence-based programming, and partnership approaches across all women, children, and youth-focused interventions.