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YPSA initiatives to the response to COVID-19 in greater Chattogram, Bangladesh

The World Health Organization has already declared the corona virus a pandemic, and the number of cases continues to rise worldwide. Bangladesh Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has already confirmed that COVID 19 escalated at the community level. YPSA, as an NGO Affairs Bureau registered NGO, has also responsibility towards the community ensuring the safeguard of our staffs and their families as well as program participants….

U.S Ambassador Mr. Earl R. Miller visited YPSA program in Chattogram

The U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Mr. Earl R. Miller visited a community outreach screening activity on Maternal, Newborn and Children Health (MNCH) issue with the women group of YPSA PROYASH II project (Supported by Save the Children) at Amin Colony, 7 no ward of Chattogram on 9^th March 2020. The outreach activity was conducted with the support of USAID’s Ujjiban SBCC Project. As a part of collaboration with Save the Children to disseminate MNCH –FP-N issue under Ujjiban SBCC project, YPSA has conducted the session.  …

YPSA observed International Women’s Day 2020

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Each year, International Women’s day is observed on 8^th March for bringing together people of every gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion and country, to drive actions that will create the gender-equal world we all deserve. The theme of International Women’s Day 2020 is, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”…

YPSA wins the Zero Project Award 2020

YPSA has been awarded the Zero Project Award 2020 with “Capacity Building Activities for the Production of Books in Accessible Formats”.  9th Zero Project Conference which took place from 19th to 21st February 2020. More than 800 people from over 80 countries took part at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria, to discuss, exhibit and present models that support inclusive Education. Mr. Vashkar Bhattacharjee, team leader of YPSA-IRCD has attended the conference.

The Zero Project, an initiative of the Essl Foundation, focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities globally….

Footbridge over Shitol Jhorna canal lauched

A footbridge over Shitol Jhorna canal besides the Roufabad railway crossing has been constructed jointly by WDMC, Save the Children, BRAC and YPSA. The long-awaited Shitol Jhorna footbridge was inaugurated by the Ward Councilor Md. Mobarak Ali on 5^th February. He affirmed the success of Shitol Jhorna a footbridge considering the existing vulnerability of Roufabad area regarding safe passing road over Shitol Jhorna canal. He recalled Roufabad fire incident and said due to absence of bridge, through the railway crossing it was impossible for fire service to reach the area….

Training on “Search, Rescue, First aid & Fire Fighting for Urban Community Volunteers” started

A three-day training on “Search, Rescue, First aid & Fire Fighting for Urban Community Volunteers” started at the Chandanpura Fire Service and Civil Defense Station on 11^th February, 2020. The training workshop was organized by YPSA under Proyash II project, supported by Save the Children. Trainers of Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense are conducting the training workshop. A total of 50 volunteers from 19 no ward of Chottagram City Corporation enthusiastically attended …