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Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to earthquake due to its geographical location; massive earthquake could cause big earthquakes in cities. Hence, Bangladesh government took an initiative to develop 62,000 Urban Community Volunteers (UCVs) so that they can provide firsthand support to the affected people even before the arrival of the professionals. Proyash II works for a […]

While it is clear that contact with nature is vital to the health, happiness and well-being of urban residents, the current urban reality illustrates the lack of open green spaces, specifically child-friendly green spaces in Savar. The child and Youth Journalist of Proyash-II project acts as agent for change by portraying urban vulnerabilities through the […]

We took preparation for go to safe place by hearing the Cyclone update, announced by the Student of Kaiyerbill High School (stated by the Senuara begum wife of Helal Uddin, inhabitant of Kaiyerbill Union of Chakaria Upazila). The cyclone Remal hit in the Coastal area of Bangladesh especially southern part on 26 may, 2024. People […]

As we know, Savar is so disaster prone area for consequently the stock of open spaces has been declining day by day with the increase of population at an alarming rate. SEEP Proyash II address the urban risk reduction and vulnerabilities associated with Savar municipality, Dhaka- 2340. Recently I visited a women’s group at the […]

“We are living in a culture where the voices of children remain unheard, often treated with disgrace. Writing is a way to express our feelings of hope, joy, anxiety and uncertainty. When I share my feelings through writing, it makes me feel better. But writing is not an easy task; it needs motivation to kick […]

The existence of Ward Disaster Management Committee (WDMC) in Savar Municipality is crucial for building community awareness on Covid-19, disinfecting area and helping the marginalized poor through relief distribution. When the first patient identified on 8th March in Bangladesh, WDMC of ward 7, 8 and 9 of Savar Municipality called emergency meeting for taking necessary […]

People living around are using the road comfortably as the wastage on the side of the road been removed permanently. said Fatima, living at Imandipur, ward 7. “While going to school, I had to pass the road near Imandipur four intersections, encroached with garbage which left no space for walking. During rainy reason the local […]

The need to maintain social distance – to each other and maintain hygiene to oneself – during this crisis was key among the messages put forth by community volunteers from Savar as part of the HBCC Project organized by Save the Children and Social and Economic Enhancement Programme- SEEP in support of Unilever. Amena Begum, a resident of […]

For Saleha Khatun, a family welfare assistant, imbibing the act of hand washing regularly with soap had required deliberate effort despite the knowledge that this could save her and her family from contracting infections as well as prevent them from spreading germs and viruses. She found it easier to continue with her work without washing […]

Like many women in Bangladesh, Amena Sikder was married at a very young age. She had to stop going to school when she was in class eight. Now, 33 years old Amena lives with her husband and two children at Imandipur, ward 7, Savar. His husband, Khurshed Alam has business on parts selling of Auto […]