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. **  

Massangano is more than a historical site, it is a place of memory, resilience and culture, once a tragic departure site for thousands forcibly taken into slavery in the Americas.  The town of Massangano is well known as a historical site located in Cuanza Norte Province and was a significant departure point for those taken to the Americas. The site offers visitors an opportunity to connect with pre-colonial cultural heritage, learn and reflect about the history of slave routes and appreciate the landscape and surrounding nature. The site features historical landmarks and while efforts are underway to protect and improve historical assets and buildings there is potential to further develop and improve the site and establish it as a key location for tourism. In order to do this, investments in capacity building, infrastructure and to boost local economies are required. Supporting Massangano is an opportunity to transform a historic site at the confluence of two rivers, once a departure points for enslaved individuals, into a vibrant space of remembrance, education, and community development. Our goal is to honor the past while creating a dynamic environment for learning, cultural exchange, and community bonding. Nestled at the confluence of two rivers in Cuanza Norte Province in Angola, the town now stands as a testament to Angola’s heritage, offering visitors a profound connection to pre-colonial history, a space for reflection on the legacy of slavery, and a chance to appreciate its breathtaking natural beauty. With your support, we will restore and protect this historical landmark and transform into a vibrant space of remembrance, education, and community development, empowering the local communities through sustainable tourism, job creation, and cultural preservation.