Completed Projects

Project Objectives ROOTS is a project that aims to revitalize and preserve traditional food systems within indigenous communities who face erosion of their food heritage in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh; through youth empowerment, educational campaigns, community engagement and grassroots actions. Objectives  Preserve indigenous food knowledge  Empower Indigenous Youth  Increase awareness,community engagement and advocacy […]

Location: Kapru Para & Goda Para, Bandarban, BangladeshTimeline: February 2025 – December 2025Lead Organization: Green MilieuSupported by: ICCCAD, Embassy of Sweden, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB) The Challenge: A Crisis of Thirst Every year, indigenous communities in the rugged highlands of Bandarban—particularly the Mro, Marma, and Bawm—face an acute water crisis. From late winter through summer,

Objective To preserve Indigenous cultural heritage and strengthen sustainable livelihoods in the Chittagong Hill Tracts by empowering Indigenous women and youth to safeguard traditional weaving, promote intergenerational knowledge exchange, and lead community-driven initiatives that celebrate Indigenous identity while fostering environmental and cultural resilience. Project Summary The BIRDS (Bandarban Indigenous Roots Development and Sustainability) Project, implemented

Objective To promote sustainable waste management and climate-smart agriculture in Bandarban by transforming household organic waste into natural fertilizer, reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers, improving environmental health, and encouraging community-led circular economy practices. Project Summary The Community Waste Management and Organic Fertilizer Initiative, implemented by Green Milieu, was developed after winning the Bangladesh Youth Challenge

Objective To empower Indigenous youth across Bangladesh by strengthening their creative storytelling skills, preserving Indigenous knowledge and cultural memory, and fostering a new generation of storytellers who amplify authentic voices, celebrate diverse identities, and inspire positive social, cultural, and environmental change through creative expression. Project Summary The Voices of the Hills: Creative Storytelling Workshop, implemented