Projects
Humanitarian Programme
ActionAid Bangladesh’s Humanitarian Response Programme delivers timely, rights-based support to communities affected by disasters, climate shocks, and displacement. Grounded in a feminist and locally led approach, the programme prioritizes the leadership, safety, and resilience of women, girls, and marginalized groups.
Background
From rapid emergency response during floods, cyclones, and humanitarian crises to long-term recovery and resilience building, ActionAid works alongside communities to ensure access to food, safe shelter, clean water, and protection services. The programme is particularly active in climate-vulnerable coastal regions and in the Rohingya refugee response in Cox’s Bazar, where it supports women-led initiatives, safe spaces, and essential services.
Core Areas Include
- Emergency Response & Relief
- Rapid delivery of food, safe water, shelter, and essential supplies during floods, cyclones, and other crises.
- Women-Led Humanitarian Action (WLHA)
- Empowering women and girls to lead response efforts, ensuring their voices, safety, and needs are prioritized.
- Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention
- Establishing safe spaces, providing psychosocial support, and preventing violence against women and vulnerable groups.
- Rohingya Refugee Response
- Delivering humanitarian assistance, protection services, and women-friendly spaces in Cox’s Bazar camps.
- Recovery & Resilient Livelihoods
- Supporting communities to rebuild homes, restore income sources, and strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods.
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Preparedness
- Building community capacity through early warning systems, training, and disaster preparedness initiatives.
- Climate & Humanitarian Nexus
- Addressing climate-induced disasters through adaptive, sustainable, and locally led solutions.
- Advocacy & Policy Influence
- Promoting inclusive humanitarian policies and amplifying community voices at national and global levels.
Events
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Scholarship Support for Medical Students
On 12 April 2026, ActionAid Bangladesh successfully organised a scholarship distribution event for five promising programme participants from LRP 45 (Ghoraghat) and LRP 51 (Chanpara). This initiative, made possible through the generous support of a donor and their network from Italy, is designed to assist students from vulnerable backgrounds who are pursuing studies in Medical and Nursing fields, enabling them to continue their education and progress toward their aspirations. Among the recipients, four are female Nursing students, while one male student is currently pursuing his MBBS degree. The first installment of the scholarships was formally handed over by our Country Director, Farah Kabir, at the ActionAid Dhaka Office. These young individuals reflect remarkable strength, resilience, and determination. Despite coming from remote and hard-to-reach communities, their journeys demonstrate how timely and meaningful support can transform challenges into opportunities. Together, we remain dedicated to creating a future where every young person is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential
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Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026 in Cox’s Bazar
Sport creates friendship, brings peace, and offers moments of joy where people can forget their daily struggles and feel a sense of hope and belonging. On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026, youth, women, girls, persons with disabilities, and community leaders in Cox’s Bazar camps and host communities engaged in rallies, football matches, and fun games under the theme, "Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers." The activities created inclusive and safe spaces where communities strengthened teamwork, social bonds, and peaceful coexistence through sport. With support from UNHCR and UEFA Foundation for Children, these initiatives are helping communities reduce stress, encourage positive engagement among youth, and create a more connected and supportive environment in their daily lives.
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Bangladesh Youth COP 2025
Bangladesh Youth COP 2025 was a three-day, youth-led national platform held in Dhaka to consolidate youth perspectives on climate justice and a just transition ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Bringing together young climate leaders, community representatives, policymakers, legal experts, diplomats and civil society actors, the initiative aimed to transform diverse youth demands into a unified, evidence-based agenda capable of influencing national policy and global climate negotiations. Under the theme “Youth for Just Transition”, over 100 youth activists presented a 26-point Youth Charter calling for climate justice, gender equality, environmental protection and meaningful youth participation. Jointly organised by Brighters and ActionAid Bangladesh, the event emphasised moving from dialogue to collective political positioning, with high-level discussions engaging political leaders, researchers and development partners. The conference underscored the need to move beyond tokenistic inclusion of youth towards genuine, accountable participation in climate decision-making, positioning young people as critical actors in shaping Bangladesh’s climate future.
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