BaghBon is more than a center—it’s a movement for inclusive, community-led conservation in one of India’s most climate-vulnerable landscapes.
BaghBon is more than a center—it’s a movement for inclusive, community-led conservation in one of India’s most climate-vulnerable landscapes.
BaghBon – SHER’s Conservation Footprint in the Sundarbans
Located at Pakhiralaya near the Sundarban Tiger Reserve, BaghBon (meaning Tiger-Forest in Bengali) is SHER’s multi-purpose community resource center. Established in 2022 on SHER’s own land, the center directly impacts over 8,000 people across the forest fringe villages on the periphery of Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary Range of Sundarban Tiger Reserve.
1000+
Students engaged in digital learning
200+
Women trained in tailoring
50+
Community Workshops
8000+
Stakeholders impacted
Our Impact Areas
Building Skills & Knowledge
Comprehensive workshops and training sessions focusing on sustainable livelihoods, conservation efforts, and community development. Interactive nature education programs for children.
Smart Learning & Digital Inclusion
Empowering students and adults with quality education, internet-abled learning, and digital literacy under one roof
Empowering Women
Skill development programs like Selai Sundori tailoring project and leadership training to increase women's participation in decision-making.
Conservation & Community
Collaborative efforts with local communities on conservation initiatives including mangrove ecology and human-wildlife interactions.
Participatory Approach
Engaging a broad range of community members through consultation and active participation in all initiatives.
BaghBon addresses the real needs of forest-fringe communities through a holistic model.
What BaghBon brings to the Community
Smart Classroom: Bridging Gaps with Digital Learning
Sundarbans' first smart classroom, designed for forest- dependent and fringe communities. Equipped with internet, it offers access to quality education, digital literacy, and vocational training. This inclusive learning space empowers locals with the skills and knowledge needed for sustainable development and self-reliance.
Selai Sundori: Tailoring Training – Skill to Sustainability
Empowering forest dependent women through comprehensive tailoring programs that provides essential skills, equipment, and support to help them establish sustainable and independent livelihoods.
Capacity Building & Community Leadership
Strengthening local leadership through skill-building, training, knowledge sharing, and inclusive dialogue. From eco-guides and educators to farmers and fishers, SHER empowers & connects different stakeholders with the skills, confidence, and platforms needed to lead conservation efforts and drive sustainable change from within.
Awareness, Advocacy, and Cultural Engagement
Fostering a conservation mindset through strategic communication and creative expression. SHER engages media, youth, and local communities to raise awareness, shape public opinion, and inspire action on climate change and biodiversity through storytelling, art, and education.
A Hub for Empowerment & Sustainability
