What is Jhum Revolution?

Jhum Revolution is a youth-led organization that has been operating since 2024 as a non-profit entity, dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability, empowering indigenous communities, and advancing climate resilience in the Chittagong Hill Tracts with a core focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). We believe in the power of youth leadership, community-driven solutions, and indigenous knowledge to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient futures.

OUR IMPACT SO FAR

Small Team. Real Change.

300+

Youth & Students Engaged

6

Workshops & Campaigns

1

Published Book on Jhum Revolution

How Our Journey Started!

This was the day our team took its first step, we were honored to receive the Youth Innovation Grant, a recognition that fueled our commitment to making a difference.

With this support, we began working for the farmers of the hill tracts, aiming to build sustainable and climate-resilient solutions. This milestone marked our first climate-focused initiative, and it strengthened our resolve to keep pushing forward.

Project Title: “Jhum Revolution: Capacity Building of the Local Youth through Jhum Revolution Campaign and 3D Educational Tools to Enhance Climate Resilience in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh.” Grant winning year: 2024

Jhum Revolution Campaign & Activities

Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Climate Resilience Literacy to Youths in Monoghor Residential High School and College.

Capacity Building Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience Action

Display of Jhum Revolution Book on Chittagong University Science Fair.

Stories of Resilience

This was the time when we heard from the farmer's story. Under the shade of ancient trees, stories of strength quietly echoed. Team Jhum Revolution sat down with two brave indigenous women who opened their hearts about the struggles and resilience rooted in Jhum cultivation. Their voices remind us that behind every harvest is a tale of survival, love for the land, and unbreakable spirit.

Our Vision

To build a resilient and sustainable future where traditional Jhum cultivation is recognized, respected, and revitalized as a powerful tool for food sovereignty, environmental harmony, and cultural identity among indigenous communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and beyond.

Mission

Our mission is to protect and promote the wisdom of Jhum farming by:

Empowering indigenous farmers through education, innovation, and advocacy.
Preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems through sustainable land management.
Bridging traditional agricultural knowledge with modern science for climate resilience.
Raising awareness and fostering dialogue around the importance of shifting cultivation in achieving ecological and social justice.

Why It Matters

For centuries, Jhum cultivation has been a way of life for indigenous communities, providing food, preserving biodiversity, and maintaining ecological balance. However, modernization, deforestation, and policy challenges threaten this age-old practice. The Jhum Revolution aims to:

Support indigenous farmers and their rights
Promote sustainable land use and environmental conservation
Raise awareness about the importance of Jhum farming
Bridge traditional wisdom with modern agricultural advancements

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