From 05–09 July 2026, Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) hosted an exposure visit for representatives from 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 (𝗖𝗪𝗦𝗔), Pakistan, and its local partner organizations under the 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣) project, supported by 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁 𝗳ü𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘁 (𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱), 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆.

 

The objective of the exposure visit was to offer visitors practical insights into climate action in Bangladesh, while showcasing the initiatives undertaken by CCDB to address climate solutions and foster community resilience.

A total of 05 participants from the CWSA (02 representatives) and its local partner organizations (03 representatives) of Pakistan visited Bangladesh:

Community World Service Asia (CWSA)

Christian Study Centre (CSC)

Roots for Equity (RFE)

Pakistan Partnership Initiative (PPI).

 

On July 5, the Pakistan team visited the CCDB Climate Centre in Gazipur to explore climate adaptation and mitigation technologies. They assessed practical applications and exchanged insights with colleagues from CWSA and CCDB regarding climate change and the RECAP project. The team identified significant potential for replicating these adaptation and mitigation solutions in Pakistan.

 

On 07 July, a field visit was arranged in the project areas of CCDB in Morrelganj, Bagerhat. The visiting team members got empirical coastal climate vulnerability of the communities and interventions to solve these challenges. They observed the muti-purpose cyclone shelter constructed by CCDB in Fasiatola village, a women-friendly and climate-resilient space, provides emergency shelter support during natural disasters and operated year-round as a community and educational centre for local residents. The visiting team members also visited the Sonnashi Community Climate Resilient Centre (CCRC), a community-led platform aimed at building a capable and climate-resilient community through active participation of local people in addressing the adverse impacts of climate change.

 

On July 7, a field visit was conducted in CCDB’s project areas in Morrelganj, Bagerhat, where the team assessed community climate vulnerability and interventions. They observed a multi-purpose cyclone shelter in Fasiatola village that serves as a women-friendly, climate-resilient emergency shelter and community center. They visited the Sonnashi Community Climate Resilient Centre, which aims to foster a capable and resilient community by involving local residents in climate change mitigation and resilience-building efforts, along with discussions on fund management and capacity strengthening. Additionally, they talked to the community members and got ideas about resilience building approach and opportunities for strengthening institutional capacity.

 

On 08 July, the visitors had a meeting with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and relevant colleagues at the CCDB Head Office, Dhaka. Juliate Keya Malakar, Executive Director of CCDB, highlighted the organizational goals, objectives, and motto and mentioned that the RECAP project can strengthen regional collaboration and benefit participating countries.

 

Through the exposure visit to Bangladesh, participants from CWSA and local partners learned about CCDB’s efforts in climate change interventions. They are expected to apply these insights in their areas, fostering innovation for climate action. Besides, the visit will strengthen the partnership among the CCDB, CWSA, and RECAP’s local partner organizations to achieve BftW’s climate goals in South Asia.