Bangladesh Flood Relief MWA
The Situation In Bangladesh
Can provide immediate assistance as needed
Can provide clean water and non food items
Can provide food assistance and Hygiene Kits
Can provide emergency medical assistance
Bangladesh is experiencing severe flooding due to heavy monsoon rains and Cyclone Remal, which struck on May 26, 2024. The cyclone has affected 4.6 million people across 8 districts, leaving many in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The situation is further compounded by civil unrest, with government services disrupted and local community groups managing security. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief reports that 11 out of 64 districts are underwater, severely impacting livelihoods and infrastructure.
Human Impact:
- Deaths: 18
- Displaced: 4.6 million moved to emergency shelters
- Affected Districts: Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Chattogram, Noakhali, Comilla, Khagrachari
- Power and Communication: 928,000 people without power, 1,807 cell towers out of service
Immediate Needs:
- Evacuation support
- Emergency shelter
- Drinking water
- Non-food items (e.g., candles, lighters, tarpaulins)
- Cooked food and food packages
- Mobile latrines
- Medical supplies and medicine
- Protection from gender-based violence (GBV)
HC USA’s Approach:
- Needs Assessment: Determine the extent of the disaster and immediate needs.
- Emergency Relief: Provide basic necessities like food, water, hygiene items, temporary shelter, and medical assistance.
- Early Recovery: Rebuild permanent housing and provide cash assistance.
- Community Development: Restore health systems, provide psychosocial support, and rebuild infrastructure and social systems.
Your support can help us deliver urgent relief and rebuild affected communities. Join us in making a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who are HC USA’s partners on the ground?
Due to security reasons and to protect the privacy of our partners, we cannot disclose this information.
HC USA’s due diligence on partner selection follows a rigorous process consisting of the following steps:
- Obtaining an organisational profile that gives HC USA insights into the functionality of the organisation, including but not limited to its audited financials, its annual reports, and its operational policies and procedures.
- Running a media and legal background check on the organisation, its board members, and its senior staff.
- In person and/or video call meetings with senior level staff along with HC USA’s legal representative present.
