Cultivating Change Together: Community Capacity Building on Organic Sack Farming

On 26 February 2026, a capacity-building training on Organic Sack Farming was organised at Basirhat, bringing together around 70 beneficiaries, including both women and men from the brickfield community. The training aimed to strengthen sustainable livelihood practices while promoting household nutrition through low-cost, environment-friendly cultivation methods.

The session combined theoretical learning with extensive hands-on practice, enabling participants to understand the full cycle of organic sack farming. Beneficiaries learned the process of preparing cultivation sacks, selecting suitable seasonal crops, and mixing soil with organic fertilizers for improved productivity. Practical demonstrations were conducted on water management, use of organic pesticides and insecticides, and proper maintenance techniques to ensure healthy plant growth.

Beyond technical learning, the training fostered collective participation and peer learning. Community members shared their experiences, discussed challenges related to food security, and explored how sack farming could be adopted even in limited spaces around their homes. The interactive nature of the session encouraged confidence among participants, many of whom expressed motivation to begin cultivation immediately.

Organic sack farming serves as a powerful tool for marginalised communities, enabling families to grow fresh vegetables, reduce household expenses, and gradually develop supplementary sources of income. By equipping beneficiaries with practical skills, the initiative strengthens resilience at the grassroots level while encouraging sustainable and climate-sensitive practices.

The enthusiasm and active engagement witnessed throughout the training reflected a growing community commitment toward self-reliance and collective well-being. Such initiatives reaffirm the project’s vision of empowering communities not merely through support, but through knowledge, participation, and shared responsibility for a healthier future.

“When communities grow together, sustainability takes root and livelihoods flourish.”

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