Apply to WFP’s Resilience Innovation in Bangladesh:
The World Food Programme is now accepting applications for something called the “Resilience Innovation Programme” in Bangladesh. The deadline to apply is 29 August 2025.
Now, what exactly is this about? It is focused on building long-term systems to help vulnerable people, especially those who are poor or socially at risk, deal with climate shocks and other emergencies. They want to scale up certain tools. That includes individual insurance products, faster emergency response systems, and ways to support livelihoods that can handle unpredictable weather and changing conditions.
But it is not just about rolling out tools. The idea is to work closely with governments and private companies so that these solutions actually reach the people who need them the most. They are aiming for something that lasts. Something that does not fade once the project ends.
This effort is part of the second Country Strategic Plan, which runs from 2022 to 2026. The first plan made some progress. Now, this second one wants to go further. Not just running programs, but handing over responsibility to national and local actors like governments, communities, and private sector players. The overall aim is to build a system that helps rural economies become stronger and more secure in the face of risks.
The programme focuses on some main areas. Food security and livelihoods are two of them. That means activities like providing seeds or farm tools, offering cash assistance, assessing food needs, helping local farmers reach markets, and teaching people how to depend less on aid.
As for where this work will happen, the focus is on several parts of Bangladesh. These include Khulna, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barisal, and Chittagong. If your organization wants to apply, you need to show that you really know these places. Not just know them, but have worked there. You need to prove you have at least two years of experience in these divisions, districts, and sub-districts.
Your organization should also have deep knowledge of agriculture and livestock insurance. That includes a good understanding of local laws and regulations on insurance and micro-insurance.
Besides technical skills, they want groups that can pass on their knowledge to communities. Ideally, this will be done in partnership with local insurance brokers. You should also have experience with community outreach, financial inclusion, adapting to climate change, reducing disaster risks, and supporting people through social protection.
If your organization has conducted food or cash distribution, assisted with emergency response, built resilience-focused infrastructure, or implemented Risk Reduction Action Plans, that will enhance your application.
Finally, your proposal will be judged on several points. These include how easy it is to access and operate in the area, how clearly you describe your activities, how cost-effective the plan is, what resources you bring, whether you have worked with UN agencies before, and how strong your local presence is. They will also look at whether your team can actually manage the work well.
See more information at the UN Partner Portal.
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