A Life Changing Story of Toffazzal
ADRA Bangladesh is operating a project titled “Empowering Flood Prone Poor Community Project (EFPPCP)” in Manikganj district of Bangladesh. This project is working to improve the livelihoods situation of the community through facilitating sustainable agriculture to achieve food resilience.
Md. Toffazzal Hossain is a 40 years old poor farmer who was bornin Bondholat village, Manikganj district. He studiedup to grade nine and discontinued his education due to financialstruggles. Toffazzal got married when he was 28. His wife Mst. Razada Khatun, 35 years old. was born in Lawtara village (an adjacent village from where Toffazzal lived), Manikganj district. They have been married for nearly 12 years with no children.
Toffazzal have been struggling with living in a flood prone area. Due to flood, he has lost his properties in the past. “There is a lack of adequate dam in his area which makes our lives miserable.,” said Toffazzal. “Road problems are further hampering the development of our living standards,” he added.