Youth Creativity in Action: Tanisha’s Journey in Disaster Preparedness

As part of the Disaster Café program, ChangeMakerNexus trained young changemakers to transform creativity into practical disaster-preparedness solutions. One of the standout participants was Tanisha, whose work has been featured on the ADPC Impact Stories platform for her innovative approach to raising community awareness.

During the program, Tanisha explored local risks, mapped hazard-prone areas, and used storytelling to communicate safety messages in ways that resonated with students and neighbours. Her project demonstrated how youth-driven creativity can make preparedness more relatable, especially in communities that often feel disconnected from traditional training methods.

Her story highlights not just her personal growth, but also how empowering young leaders can spark wider community engagement and inspire others to take preparedness seriously.

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The Restoration Factory Bangladesh 2025: Empowering Green Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Impact

The Restoration Factory Bangladesh 2025, a flagship green entrepreneurship initiative implemented by iDE Bangladesh in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Bridge for Billions, successfully concluded its nine-month incubation and mentorship programme in Dhaka on 9 December 2025.

Launched to nurture early-stage climate-smart ventures, the programme brought together 50 entrepreneurs from across Bangladesh who developed and refined sustainable business models in sectors such as renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, waste management, nature-based solutions, and eco-friendly manufacturing.

The closing event featured a Green Innovation Showcase where founders presented environmentally focused solutions to investors, development partners, and ecosystem stakeholders. Seventeen teams pitched their ventures to an expert jury, and four startups were awarded USD 2,000 grants across categories including Environmental Impact, Social Impact, Innovation & Technology, and Women Entrepreneur of the Year.

Supported by UNEP, Bridge for Billions, and local mentors, the programme focused on strengthening investment readiness, refining business strategies, and fostering a collaborative community of green innovators — contributing to Bangladesh’s broader goal of climate resilience and sustainable economic growth.

This initiative highlights the growing momentum for green entrepreneurship in Bangladesh and underscores how targeted incubation support can accelerate solutions that benefit both the environment and society.