Provide Solar & emergency relief for Flood Shelter

                                           Organized a community consultation and advocacy meeting

PROTIBANDHI SHISHU SHIEKKHA O PARICHARJA SAMITY (PROSHIPS) implemented the activity titled “Provide Solar & Emergency Relief for Flood Shelter” to support vulnerable flood-affected communities living in the river basin areas of the Jamuna River and Brahmaputra River. Every year, severe flooding and river erosion create humanitarian crises for local families, especially Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), women, adolescent girls, and children. Periods of emergencies, affected families are forced to take shelter in flood centers and temporary institutions where access to electricity, food, safety, and basic services remains extremely limited.

To respond to these urgent humanitarian needs, PROSHIPS proposed emergency support for 100 flood-affected families residing in 10 flood shelters. The initiative focused on distributing solar-powered lights, dry food packages, and essential emergency relief items to improve safety, mobility, and living conditions during flood emergencies. Solar lights were especially important for women, girls, children, and persons with disabilities, helping them move safely at night inside overcrowded shelters where electricity is unavailable.

Prior to the relief initiative, on 12 May 2026, PROSHIPS organized a community consultation and advocacy meeting on Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) with participation from Persons with Disabilities, community volunteers, women representatives, and Upazila government officials from Islampur Upazila Jamalpur district. Upazilla Nirbahi officer Nazmul Hussain Presence as chief guest in the meeting . The meeting created an important platform for flood-affected people to raise their voices, share experiences, and identify the most urgent humanitarian needs during disasters. Participants emphasized the necessity of accessible shelter support, emergency lighting, food assistance, and disability-inclusive response mechanisms.

 As a result of this activity, vulnerable families received immediate humanitarian assistance and improved protection during flood emergencies. The intervention also strengthened coordination between local communities, volunteers, and government representatives for inclusive disaster preparedness and response. Women with disabilities, adolescent girls, and children expressed that access to solar lights increased their sense of security and dignity within temporary shelters. The activity are contributing poverty reduction in their family and will be increase livelihoods conditions. Thus Long term impact of this activity will directly contribute on poverty reduction.

 PROSHIPS sincerely appreciates the continued support and solidarity of donors and partners in promoting humanitarian assistance and disability inclusion for flood-affected communities in Bangladesh.

A huge thank you from her family and PROSHIPS to our GlobalGiving supporters –your generosity has made this possible. In her upcoming future they will leading a full life of independence!

 A Discussion and Opinion Sharing Meeting on Promoting Children and Women’s Health Rights and Empowerment was successfully organized with the active participation of students and parents under the program “Provision of Solar Support and Emergency Relief for Flood Shelter Families.” On the dated 21th January 2026 at Organization auditorium. The objective of the meeting was to raise awareness on health rights, gender equality, menstrual hygiene, and community resilience during flood emergencies.

The program was honored by the presence of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) as the Chief Guest, along with other government officials who attended as Special Guests. Their participation added significant value to the discussion and encouraged community engagement and confidence in public institutions.

During the interactive session, key topics such as women’s and children’s health rights, adolescent health, menstrual hygiene management, and the importance of preparedness during floods were discussed openly. Parents and students actively shared their experiences, challenges, and opinions, creating a participatory and inclusive environment. The session also highlighted the role of solar support in ensuring safety, access to basic services, and dignity for families residing in flood shelters.

Following the discussion, Menstrual Hygiene Packages were distributed among adolescent girl students to support safe and healthy menstrual practices. The distribution was well-received, and the beneficiaries expressed appreciation for addressing an often-neglected but critical health need.

Overall, the program contributed to increased awareness, empowerment, and practical support for children, women, and flood-affected families, while strengthening collaboration between the community and local government representatives. Please visit the Link.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bbuQqLHNdit_DJkKnSMi3iWgxkNmjP46/view?usp=drive_link

 Rishta Islam

Superstar

Links:

• Discussion meeting on Menstruation hygiene