Bangladesh
CRS in Bangladesh
Located on the Bay of Bengal and crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers, Bangladesh bears the brunt of severe weather during its rainy season. When cyclones hit, villagers in coastal areas must struggle against powerful winds and neck-high, surging water to reach safety.
Through its local partner, Caritas Bangladesh, CRS responds to these emergencies with lifesaving aid. CRS helps survivors start over after storms, rebuild homes and replace lost assets such as rickshaws or cows so that people can earn a living. CRS-supported Disaster Risk Reduction programs prepare villagers to save their families and assets during future storms. CRS also provides strategic leadership and technical guidance on water and sanitation for health (WASH) activities, and supports the formation of savings and internal lending committees (SILC).
Lifesaving device for Bangladesh fishing crews
Stats
People served: 290,001
Population: 168,697,184
Size: 55,813 sq mi (148,460 sq km) home to the Ganges, Meghna, Surma, Jamuna, and North Bengal rivers
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May 16, 2023
CRS Mobilizes Response to Cyclone Mocha in Bangladesh
Post-storm assessments continue; high need for emergency shelter expected
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July 21, 2022
World Drowning Prevention Day
An affordable, locally made device saves lives in Bangladesh
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July 1, 2022
CRS Responds to Severe Flooding in Bangladesh and India
More than 10 million across Bangladesh, India in need of support
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May 20, 2021
Rohingya Refugees Rebuild Homes and Communities Amid Crisis
Following persecution and upheaval, 1.5 million people find a path to protection, dignified living and a better future.
CRS' History in Bangladesh
CRS has been providing humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh since its independence in 1971. We began by assisting refugees and then gradually moved to education, emergency response activities, and helping communities prepare for disasters. CRS reaches out to Bangladesh's most vulnerable people, especially in isolated areas.
In the past, CRS has implemented projects funded by the U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) to reduce coastal communities’ vulnerability to natural hazards and support recovery of shelters, waster, sanitation and hygiene following disasters and a USAID project focused on community-led livelihood restoration and risk reduction, among other projects.
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