Oxfam in Bangladesh

#BangladeshFloods: Untold Stories from the Ground According to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, the deadly floods inflicted damage and loss worth over BDT 14,269 crore. Affected communities need mid-term and long term support. You can help rebuild lives with Oxfam: https://lnkd.in/gVxhibHy

The #BangladeshFloods have impacted millions. This documentary captures the early days of the floods started in August 2024, revealing the scale of devastation. 📷 Watch to understand the realities. As the floodwaters recede, the extent of the damage becomes apparent. Communities need support to rebuild homes 🏠, restore water and sanitation 💧, and revive agriculture. Long-term solutions like resilient infrastructure 🛠 and income-generating activities 💼 are crucial for recovery and future resilience. Affected communities need our support. 💙 You can be a part of it: https://lnkd.in/gX_R_GJb

Record rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in Cox’s Bazar city, the Rohingya camps and surrounding areas. Heavy rains and landslides have resulted in 6 deaths. In this emergency situation, Oxfam in Bangladesh is conducting humanitarian response activities in the Rohingya Camp and Host Community in collaboration with partner organizations and volunteers. Due to climate change and various environmental disasters, many regions in Bangladesh including Cox’s Bazar, face recurring damage. It is crucial to work together to address the overall situation. 📷 Oxfam Volunteer and Partners #CoxsBazar #landslide2024 #oxfamemergencyresponse #WaterLogging #OXFAMinBangladesh

📜 Rapid Gender Analysis: Bangladesh Eastern Flash Floods 2024 Explore the report: https://lnkd.in/gTeF3aTJ The recent flash floods have disproportionately impacted marginalized groups—women, children, older people, persons with disabilities, and more. This Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) by Oxfam in Bangladesh highlights the urgent gender-specific needs and long-term challenges facing flood-affected communities in Noakhali and Feni districts. To rebuild resilient communities, we need to ensure inclusive recovery efforts. #GenderJustice #FlashFloods2024 #InclusiveRecovery #BangladeshFloods

The #BangladeshFloods have left millions affected, with 72 lives lost. The damage includes livestock losses, latrines and infrastructures destroyed and water points damaged.   Kader Joardar, a fish farmer, shared his heartbreaking story, "I had put everything into my pond, but when the floods came, I watched helplessly as all my fish floated away. My entire livelihood is gone."   Oxfam is supporting affected communities.   You can donate to save lives and rebuild communities: https://lnkd.in/gVxhibHy

𝐔𝐊 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡'𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 In collaboration with UK Bangladeshi diaspora members, Oxfam hosted a webinar that underscored the diaspora's immense potential to support affected communities. Participants called for collective action, stressing the need for financial contributions and sharing skills and resources. Halima Begum, CEO of Oxfam GB, said, "Halima Begum, CEO of Oxfam GB, said, "As a British Bangladeshi myself, I know our community's generosity. Oxfam's work is vital, and by working with the diaspora, we will help support the long-term effort to save lives and rebuild flood affected communities.” Aziz ur Rahman, Patron of Oxfam GB, urged participants to act swiftly and leverage the diaspora's potential in financial contributions and sharing skills and resources to support disaster response. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddsCcmAd You can be part of the response: https://lnkd.in/gVxhibHy Ashish Damle Amitabh Behar Oxfam International Oxfam Canada Oxfam Novib Oxfam in Bangladesh Oxfam Australia Oxfam in Asia

Understanding Just Energy Transition: Perspectives from the Ground 📅 Date: 05 September 2024 📍 Venue: BRAC Centre Inn, Dhaka Oxfam Bangladesh recently organized a workshop titled "Understanding Just Energy Transition (JET): Perspectives from the Ground", attended by 40 participants, including representatives from labor unions, NGOs, RMG workers, footwear, and tannery industries. The workshop explored how the shift to renewable energy and sustainable practices will impact Bangladesh’s labor force, focusing on the need to protect worker rights and social protections during this transition. Key topics included ensuring fair wages, social safety nets such as gratuity and provident funds, and the creation of opportunities for green jobs. Participants also discussed the need for reskilling programs and the involvement of workers in decision-making processes to ensure a just and inclusive transition. The impact of automation and renewable energy investments on jobs was another focus of discussion. Guest speaker M. Zakir Hossain Khan, Chief Executive, Change Initiative, shared insights into how economic, energy, and labor transitions need to go hand in hand to create a fairer and more inclusive energy future for all.”

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#BangladeshFloods: Every Hand Helps, Every Action Counts Catastrophic floods have affected millions in Bangladesh. Homes, livelihoods, and vital infrastructure have been destroyed. Halima Begum, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB, calls for everyone to step forward in this critical moment. Your support, big or small, can save lives and help rebuild communities devastated by floods. You can donate here: https://lnkd.in/gVxhibHy All donations raised will go directly to the affected communities in Bangladesh. Oxfam Oxfam Novib Oxfam in Asia Oxfam International Oxfam in Bangladesh Oxfam America Oxfam Australia Oxfam Canada

#BangladeshFloods: Nearly 6 Million Affected; Over 70 Lives Lost; Homes, Infrastructure, and Sanitation Destroyed; Livelihoods Devastated. Oxfam has been providing humanitarian support since the floods began, but the scale of the disaster and the needs are immense. We urge you to step forward and support the affected communities. Donate here: https://cutt.ly/DeEmYa2d All contributions will go directly to those in need.