News Category: DRR & Humanitarian Response
Capacity building training on SOD held for Ward Disaster Management Committee in Chattogram
Chittagong District Administration has organized basic disaster management training on Standing order of Disaster (SOD) for Ward Disaster Management committee (WDMC) members of Chattogram City Corporation to enhance the capacity…
YPSA Proyash-II Urban Community Volunteers honored by Chattogram District Administration
Chattogram District Administration has conferred special honors to 21 urban community volunteers (UCV) under YPSA PROYASH-II project for their active participation in various humanitarian activities undertaken by the Chattogram district…
Training Certificate handovered among Urban Community Volunteers on International Day for Disaster Reduction
On 13th October, YPSA has observed International Day for Disaster Reduction, 2021 under Proyash II project with the support of Save the Children. YPSA observed the day with DC office…
Bangladesh Alliance of Youth (BAY) formed for a Safe, Sustainable, and inclusive city
YPSA Proyash-II project with the support of Save the Children has formed a Youth network in the name of `Bangladesh Alliance of Youth (Bay)’ in Chattogram engaging several youth organizations…
US Ambassador Earl R. Miller visited YPSA’s Rohingya Response Program in Cox’s Bazar
The USA Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller visited YPSA’s Education In Emergency (EIE) activities under Rohingya Response Program supported by Save the Children, in Cox’s Bazar on September 19,…
Mayor Dialogue on Mayor Award and Sustainable Waste Management Initiative
YPSA organized a Mayor Dialogue on Mayor Award and Sustainable Waste Management Initiative for a cleaner, greener and safer Chattogram city. The program was held at the Conference room of…
YPSA provides emergency cash support among COVID-19 affected poor families
YPSA has been implementing a project namely COVID-19 Affected Rohingya and Host Communities Response Project in Cox’s Bazar; Bangladesh with support of Solider Suisse from February 2021. Due to COVID-19…
Safety Equipment Distribution in Ward Disaster Management Committee Meeting
On 17th August 2021, YPSA has distributed 29 kinds of safety equipment for urban community volunteers during the Ward Disaster Management Committee meeting at ward office of Ward-8 under Chattogram…
Urban Community Volunteers save lives from landslide during heavy monsoon
YPSA advocates about urban community volunteer activities while attending different meeting arranged by Hill Management Committee under Department of Environment. In last meetings in the month of May and June…
City Mayor announce Urban Community Volunteer formation in 41 Wards of Chattogram City Corporation
Inspired by Save the Children and YPSA’s initiative to train Urban Community Volunteers (UCV) in Ward 7, 8, and 19 no ward, therefore, UCVs proactive participation in community welfare and…
Search, Rescue, First Aid & Fire Fighting Training Course for Urban Community Volunteers
On June 22, 2021, at the Dewanhat Fire Station Training Center, under Proyash II project supported by of Save the Children, YPSA has organized Search, Rescue, First Aid & Fire…
World Refugee Day : Dignified and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas is ultimate solution
International actors must redouble their effort to put pressure on the Myanmar government to ensure a dignified and sustainable repatriation which is the ultimate solution to the Rohingya crisis. Speakers…
Improvement of coordination mechanism and citizen engagement for better waste management to stop the curse of Waterlogging
YPSA organized a virtual dialogue on waterlogging titled “ Waterlogging in Port City: identifying obstacles and finding way of sollutions” on 30th May, 2021, in presence of local government, urban…
Chief Executive Officer of Chattogram City Corporation visits Proyash II Project Area
On 23rd May, 2021 Kazi Muhammad Mozammel Haque, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) has visited Ward-7 field areas and activities under Proyash II project implemented by…
Coordination among Youth Networks is the Key to Frame Safe Sustainable and Inclusive Chattogram City
YPSA organized a virtual dialogue with the support of Save the Children with 18 Youth forum and organizations on finding the ways to frame Safe, Sustainable and Inclusive Chattogram City….
YPSA-Proyash II organizes Ward Disaster Management Committee Inception Meeting
YPSA has organized Ward Disaster Management Committee (WDMC) inception meeting on 24th March at the CDA Public School and College in Ward-4 (Chandgaon Residential Area) with the support of Save…
UNDP Hosts 5th Chattogram Urban Network Coordination Meeting
On 23 March 2021, UNDP hosts 5th Chattogram Urban Network (CUN) coordination meeting at LIUPCP-UNDP office. The event was moderated by Md. Sarowar Hossain Khan, LIUPCP Town Manager at Chattogram…
Director of OPHNE, USAID visited YPSA Resource Center in Chattogram
On 15th March 2021, Mr. Xerses Sidhwa, Director of OPHNE, USAID visited YPSA resource center at Amin Colony in Ward-7. During the visit he became aware about community outreach screening…
YPSA observed National Disaster Preparedness Day 2021
YPSA observed National Disaster Preparedness Day under Proyash II project supported by Save the Children. To mark the day, Urban Community Volunteers (UCV) sprayed disinfectant to destroy dengue, chikungunya and…
Meeting of Urban Community Volunteers of West Sholashahar Ward-7 held
A meeting of Urban Community Volunteers of West Sholashahar Ward-7 was held on the initiative of YPSA Prayash-II Project. The meeting discussed in details the role and responsibilities of urban…