Projects
Rohingya Response
In the humanitarian context of the Rohingya refugee influx in Bangladesh, ActionAid Bangladesh works in cooperation with government institutions and humanitarian stakeholders. We prioritize women and girls, ensure safe participation, and support accountable aid delivery in displacement settings.
Background
Since the 2017 influx, Rohingya families in Bangladesh continue to face risks related to protection, food, health, and WASH services. Our response focuses on protection and psychosocial support, dignity and safety for women and adolescent girls, and improved access to essential humanitarian services.
Core Areas Include
- Protection from GBV and abuse through women-safe spaces and support services
- Access to basic health, WASH, and dignity support for women and children
- Community participation, accountability, and rights-based humanitarian advocacy
Events
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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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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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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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