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Project
Overview
Bangladesh is prone to natural disasters. Because of this,
IR has made its 'Emergency and Disaster Preparedness' project
a priority.
As a part of this programme IR conducted
an Emergency Programme for flood Victims-2002' at Gaibanda,
one of the northern district of Bangladesh in collaboration
with a local NGO, in order to provide emergency support to
the vulnerable people of that area.
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Problem / Project
Background
Because of its geographical location and character
of the terrain, Bangladesh is a disaster prone country. It
is affected by natural disasters almost every year.
The deltaic nature of the land contributes further to the
loss of human lives and severe damage to property. These disasters
also affect the economy badly and disrupt development programme.
Due to poor economic conditions, it is impossible
for the poor and vulnerable to cope with the impact of natural
disasters.
Considering the above situation IR started its operation in
Bangladesh in April 1991 to help the survivors of a devastating
cyclone in Chittagong and since then, the trend has been continuing
until now.
Project
Objectives
Specific objectives:
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To save lives of the affected population through food
& shelter
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To reduce vulnerability
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To develop disaster preparedness capacities of IR and
partner organization
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To develop capacities of community people of disaster
prone areas through awareness rising of the dangers of
natural calamities.
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Project
Activities
Beneficiaries
Over 15,000 people in 5 districts prone to flooding
Other Activities
in Country
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