Emergency Aid to the Victims of Floods & Typhoons in South Asia - Bangladesh

Bangladesh

IFRC and BDRCS have successfully assisted Cyclone Aila affected people with relief packages, non-food items and grant support following a planned schedule. The pro-activeness and positive attidute of unit level volunteers as well as the member of the executive committee made it possible to achieve the planned objectives. Total 35,710 distressed families received support from this emergency assistance. The grant proceeds was specifically used for shelter, clothes, utensiils and tools. This has helped minimize the longer-term impact on the economic situation for the already poor communities in the worst afected areas.