Sumona Foundation stands as a beacon of hope and transformation in Bangladesh’s climate-vulnerable coastal regions, where rising sea levels, increasing salinity, and frequent cyclones have created complex humanitarian challenges that demand integrated, innovative solutions. The devastating aftermath of Cyclone Sidr, which exposed critical gaps in the region’s disaster preparedness and social support systems, the organization has grown from emergency relief efforts into a comprehensive development institution addressing ten interconnected thematic areas through a rights-based, gender-transformative approach. Our work in climate change adaptation and mitigation focuses on nature-based solutions including the restoration of over 500 hectares of mangrove forests that serve as natural barriers against storm surges while providing sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities through apiculture and ecotourism initiatives. These environmental protection efforts are complemented by cutting-edge technological interventions such as our solar-powered early warning systems that provide real-time cyclone alerts to remote fishing villages through mobile networks, and IoT-enabled salinity monitoring devices that help farmers make informed irrigation decisions. The foundation’s food security programs, implemented in partnership with WFP and FAO, combine emergency food distribution during lean seasons with long-term capacity building through climate-smart agricultural techniques including floating gardens, salt-tolerant rice varieties, and integrated aquaculture systems that have increased crop yields by 40% while reducing water consumption by 30% in pilot areas. Recognizing that true resilience cannot be achieved without addressing structural inequalities, Sumona has pioneered integrated SRHR services through mobile clinics that provide reproductive health services, gender-based violence counseling, and adolescent health education to hard-to-reach island communities, reaching over 15,000 women and girls annually with life-saving care and information. Our WASH initiatives go beyond traditional water infrastructure projects by incorporating solar-powered desalination units, community-led total sanitation approaches, and innovative rainwater harvesting systems that provide clean water year-round even in salinity-affected regions, while our housing projects combine indigenous architectural knowledge with modern engineering to create cyclone-resistant homes built from locally-sourced materials that can withstand Category 4 storms. At the heart of all these interventions is our commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality, manifested through the Nari Maitree program which has established over 200 women-led cooperatives and SMEs specializing in climate-resilient trades such as crab fattening, organic fertilizer production, and handicrafts made from recycled materials, providing sustainable incomes while challenging traditional gender norms. The foundation’s unique approach to reforestation combines ecological restoration with cultural preservation, engaging local artists and storytellers to document traditional ecological knowledge and create community murals that raise environmental awareness, while our clean energy projects not only provide solar home systems and irrigation pumps but also train local youth as renewable energy technicians through vocational education programs. Sumona’s impact is amplified through strategic partnerships with government agencies, UN bodies, academic institutions, and private sector actors, allowing us to scale successful pilots into regional programs while maintaining our grassroots connection to community needs – a balance achieved through our network of over 500 community volunteers and local committees that ensure participatory decision-making in all aspects of our work. Monitoring and evaluation frameworks incorporating both quantitative metrics and qualitative storytelling capture our multidimensional impact, from the 60% reduction in child malnutrition rates in our school feeding program areas to the 75% increase in women’s participation in community leadership roles following our gender sensitization workshops. Looking ahead to 2030, Sumona Foundation is positioned to expand its climate innovation hub, develop a regional center of excellence for gender-sensitive disaster risk reduction, and influence national policies on coastal zone management through evidence-based advocacy, all while maintaining our core commitment to serving the most marginalized populations with dignity, innovation, and unwavering dedication to a more equitable and resilient future for Bangladesh’s coastal communities.