Helping Hand for Relief and Development Shares Their Bangladesh Relief Efforts
Bangladesh is in crisis and immediate help is needed. Helping Hand for Relief and Development has been making efforts towards supporting in every way they can. Although Bangladesh has experienced consistent GDP growth of 5%-7%, the country remains extremely susceptible to the impacts of climate change, regularly enduring devastating natural disasters such as floods and cyclones. The severe flooding in August 2024 has had a devastating impact on 5 million people, including 2 million children, exacerbating socioeconomic vulnerabilities.
Extensive flooding has resulted in the submersion of 311,419 hectares of land, causing significant disruptions to education for 175,000 students as over 7,000 schools have been forced to close. The ongoing civil unrest has caused even more disruption to businesses and infrastructure, making life even more difficult for low-income families. HHRD is in immediate need of $300,000+ to fund critical life-saving interventions.
HHRD In The Region: Calls Out For Help
Immediate relief is of utmost importance for low-income families, particularly for daily wage earners and anyone affected by the severity of the floods. Women and children face increased vulnerability, with risks including exploitation, malnutrition, and disrupted education.
Offering cooked meals, dry rations, and staple foods can help alleviate their immediate concerns, providing them with an opportunity to recover. Skills and livelihood initiatives can be instrumental in helping individuals rebuild their lives in the long run. This initiative is focused on providing emergency support, enhancing earning capacity, and inspiring affected communities in Bangladesh, with the goal of helping them survive and rebuild their futures.
HHRD collaborates with trusted local partner NGOs to provide essential food supplies, including emergency cooked meals, staple foods, and dry rations, to marginalized communities.
HHRD has been actively involved in Bangladesh for more than 15 years, implementing various programs such as Orphan Support, Healthcare & Nutrition, Water & Sanitation Hygiene, and Emergency Relief. These initiatives are aimed at assisting the most vulnerable individuals and communities.
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