Bangladesh: The Women Fighting Climate Change in Bangladesh

Mar 6, 2020 | Marigold Warner, British Journal of Photography
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In disaster-prone areas like Barishal, a major city that lies on the bank of Kirtankhola river in Bangladesh, life for women is a constant struggle. Against the backdrop of social and economic marginalisation, which these women face daily, frequent flooding and cyclones pose an additional and perpetual threat to their families and careers.

As part of its ongoing campaign to raise awareness for issues that directly affect women in areas like Barishal, British Red Cross invited Rosie Matheson to photograph members of the Women’s Squad — a community group funded and set up by the NGO. Over the course of a week, Matheson visited several communities, capturing stories about how these women are finding solutions to tackle issues that affect their small businesses and families.