Where we operate
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Generally, we work in areas where poverty rates are the highest (see figure below).
We also frequently operate in areas that are facing some acute emergencies. Here are a few examples of our response to acute emergencies:
Bangabazar Fire in Dhaka (2023): we provided dry food to those affected by the fire in Bangabazar (Dhaka), 2023
Winter Blanket Drive (2022): we distributed blankets in some of the coldest hit areas of north bengal (e.g., Rangpur)
Flooding in Sylhet, Northern, and Northeastern Bangladesh (2022): we provided dry food to communities displaced or severely affected by historic flooding (e.g., Sylhet, Sunamganj, Kurigram, Rangpur, and etc.)
Container Depot Fire in Chattogram (2022): we provided cash support to families whose members dies, were injured, or lost employment as a result of the fire.
Communal Violence in Pirganj (2021): we provided dry food to Hindu families whose houses were destroyed or severely damaged by communal violence in Pirganj, Rangpur.
Aftermath of Cyclone Yaas (2021): we distributed dry food in areas affected by the cyclone (e.g., Satkhira).
Winter Blanket Drive (2021): we distributed blankets in some of the coldest hit areas of north bengal (e.g., Panchagarh)
Covid Medical Relief (2021): we provided medical supplies to hospitals including oxygen cylinder in different areas of Bangldesh with the most need (e.g. slums of Dhaka)
Fire in Rohingya Refugee Camp (2021): we provided dry food to individuals whose homes were destroyed by a massive fire outbreak in certain Rohingya Refugee camps (e.g., Balukhali refugee camp in Cox's Bazar)
Flooding in North Bengal (2020): we provided dry food to communities displaced or severely affected by historic flooding (e.g., Kurigram)
Aftermath of Cyclone Amphan (2020): we distributed dry food in areas affected by the cyclone (e.g., Satkhira).