Resilient Livelihoods for Vulnerable Communities Project (RLVCP)

Resilient Livelihoods for Vulnerable Communities Project (RLVCP)
Skills, Opportunities and Sustainable Income

The Resilient Livelihoods for Vulnerable Communities Project (RLVCP) is a comprehensive socio-economic development initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods and economic resilience of vulnerable households in Bangladesh. Implemented by Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Development Organization (BRDO), the project focuses on empowering disadvantaged communities through skills development, entrepreneurship promotion, livelihood support, and sustainable income-generating opportunities.
Many families living in climate-vulnerable and economically marginalized areas face persistent challenges including unemployment, underemployment, limited access to markets, inadequate vocational skills, and recurring economic shocks caused by natural disasters and environmental changes. Women and youth are particularly affected by these challenges, often having limited opportunities to participate in productive economic activities.
The RLVCP seeks to address these issues by equipping beneficiaries with practical skills, business knowledge, financial literacy, and productive assets that enable them to build sustainable livelihoods and improve their overall quality of life. The project adopts a holistic approach that combines capacity building, enterprise development, market access, and community-based resilience strategies.

Key Interventions
Market-Oriented Skills Development Training
Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management Training
Livelihood Asset Distribution and Productive Resource Support
Small Business Start-up Assistance
Agricultural and Fisheries Development Support
Women's Economic Empowerment Programs
Financial Literacy, Savings, and Resource Management Training
Market Linkage and Value Chain Facilitation
Community-Based Resilience and Income Diversification Activities

Expected Impact
Over the 24-month implementation period, the project aims to achieve the following outcomes:

3,000 vulnerable individuals receive market-oriented livelihood training
2,000 households receive livelihood support packages and productive assets
Participating households increase their average income by at least 30 percent
Women and youth gain access to sustainable employment and self-employment opportunities
Increased entrepreneurship and small business development among beneficiaries
Improved financial management and savings practices at household level
Enhanced resilience against climate-related and economic shocks
Stronger local economies and improved community well-being

Project Information
Project Name: Resilient Livelihoods for Vulnerable Communities Project (RLVCP)
Project Slogan: “Skills, Opportunities and Sustainable Income”
Project Duration: 24 Months
Project Area: Noakhali, Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Patuakhali
Total Budget: BDT 3,78,00,000
Proposed Donors: IFAD and the Embassy of Canada
Implementing Organization: Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Development Organization (BRDO)
Official Website: www.brdo-bd.org
Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future

The Resilient Livelihoods for Vulnerable Communities Project is designed to create lasting economic opportunities for some of Bangladesh's most vulnerable populations. By strengthening skills, supporting entrepreneurship, enhancing market access, and promoting financial inclusion, the project will help individuals and families build sustainable livelihoods and achieve greater economic security.

Through partnership, innovation, and community engagement, BRDO will contribute to poverty reduction, economic empowerment, and resilient development across targeted communities, ensuring that vulnerable households have the tools and opportunities needed to thrive in an increasingly challenging world.

Our Vision
Empowering People • Strengthening Livelihoods • Building Resilient Communities
BRDO remains committed to creating sustainable development opportunities that improve lives, strengthen local economies, and build resilient communities across Bangladesh.