United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/PNUD)

Something as basic as drinking water has become a luxury for the climate-vulnerable families living in the coastal regions of Bangladesh. Rising sea level caused by climate change has resulted in increased saline intrusion, making clean water scarce and precious. Women of these families have to walk miles every day just to fetch a few liters of drinking water. Your donation can change that. UNDP Bangladesh has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support youth-led voluntary community-based initiatives that can help families get access to safe water. The youth volunteers in the coastal communities are taking initiatives to install local water points, filtration units and rainwater harvesting systems to bring a sustainable solution to the water crisis. By contributing to this campaign, you can empower these young changemakers with essential tools and resources to amplify their work ensuring safe water for their communities. 100% of your donation will directly fund community-based initiatives that improve the lives of climate affected communities. Just $10 can benefit at least 100 people. Every donation matters in this fight for safe water, survival, and resilience. **  

​​Once the world’s fourth-largest freshwater lake, the Aral Sea has lost nearly 90 percent of its water. In its place lies the Aralkum Desert—a vast area of exposed seabed that fuels toxic salt and dust storms. These storms degrade air quality and pose serious health risks, especially for children and older people. ​ ​UNDP’s Green Aral Sea Initiative is restoring this fragile landscape by planting saxaul trees on the dried seabed. This hardy native tree survives where others cannot and plays a vital role in protecting communities.   ​As saxaul trees grow, they reduce harmful dust storms, improve air quality, and make living conditions safer. By stabilizing the land, they also help protect farmland, support livelihoods, and strengthen local economies, offering greater security and hope for families affected by the Aral Sea crisis.  ​So far, UNDP and partners have planted 925,000 saxaul saplings, but large areas remain exposed.  Donate today! $1 USD = 1 resilient tree ​Your donation funds multiple saplings to ensure one tree survives and thrives—creating lasting benefits for people and communities across the Aral Sea region.​