News Category: DRR & Humanitarian Response
Chattogram’s Everyday Heroes: Urban Community Volunteers (UCV) Unite to Confront Rainfall Crisis
Chattogram is witnessing a remarkable display of community solidarity as relentless heavy rainfall over the past few days has caused significant flooding in various parts of the city. The majority…
YPSA led Proyash II Project Closing Workshop: Learnings and Sharing
YPSA and Save the Children held a sharing and learning workshop on Proyash II project intervention on 20th June, 2023. Chief Executive Officer of Chattogram City Corporation, Sheikh Muhammad Touhidul…
Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner emphasized awakening patriotism and values through education
Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner and Additional Secretary of Bangladesh Government Mohammad Mizanur Rahman said, patriotism and human values should be awakened through education, while he was present as chief…
Meeting with Law Enforcement Agencies in Ramu on Capacity Strengthening and Protection Systems
YPSA organized a meeting on capacity strengthening and protection systems with law enforcement agencies at Ramu Upazila Parishad, Cox’s Bazar, on June 18, 2023. The meeting was held under the…
Education in Emergency (EIE) kits for 300 Adolescent Girls & 360 ECCD Learners distributed at Rohingya Camp
YPSA distributed Education in Emergency (EIE) kits for 300 Adolescent Girls & 360 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Learners at the Rohingya Camp 13, (Distribution Point: TDH Multi-purpose Distribution…
CCDMC Meeting organized in collaboration of CCC, YPSA and SCI
Multi Hazard Contingency plan submitted to Mayor. Chattogram City Corporation Disaster Management Committee (CCDMC) meeting for coordination and joint collaboration among committee members, Non-Govt. Development organizations, Civil society and Community…
YPSA Chief Executive Inaugurated USAID’s YouthRISE Activity at Host Community in Teknaf
YPSA Chief Executive Md. Arifur Rahman visited YPSA-USAID’s youth are Resilient, Interconnected, and Socially Cohesive and Engaged (YouthRISE) Activity Listening Group facilitation session in Hnila, Teknaf upazila On 28th May’23. …
YPSA Chief Executive visits General Food Assistance (GFA) Programme at Rohingya camps in Ukhiya
The Chief Executive of YPSA Md. Arifur Rahman visited YPSA General Food Assistance (GFA) Programme activity at different Rohingya camps at Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on 30 May 2023. He…
YPSA Chief Executive visits field activities in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar
Mr. Md. Arifur Rahman, Chief Executive of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) made a two-day visit to observe the ongoing activities of YPSA in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar from May…
Meeting on Integrated Protection and Health Program, addressing Rohingya Refugees & Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar
A Project Quarterly Meeting took place at the YPSA HRDC-Cox’s Bazar Campus in Cox’s Bazar on May 25, 2023. The meeting centered around the “Integrated Protection and Health Program for…
YPSA supports City Corporation on Road Safety and Safe Food ToT for students and teachers
Chattogram City Corporation has taken remarkable initiative to aware 75000 school going students and teachers about road safety and safe food. YPSA and Save the Children support the initiative to…
CUN’s Recommendations in Chattogram Metropolitan Master Plan of CDA
To make Chittagong livable, a safe, sustainable, and inclusive master plan is compulsory. Since the development activities were not carried out in accordance with the master plan prior to this,…
YPSA set up safety railing around Taltol canal at ward 4 in CCC
YPSA and Save the Children set up around 765 feet long safety railing around Taltol Canal in 4 No Chandgao Ward of Chittagong City Corporation (CCC). On 22nd May, 2023,…
YPSA distributes food packages to 720 families affected by cyclone Mocha in Shahpari Island
Shahpari Island of Teknaf Upazila is heavily damaged by powerful cyclone “Mocha” which hit southern areas of Bangladesh on May 14. On the day after Cyclone ” Mocha ” struck,…
YPSA and Save the Children step forward to empower next generation of Climate Leaders
A two-day training for youth titled “Empowering next generation, climate leadership training for youth” took place at Hotel Agrabad, Chattogram from 9th to 10th May, 2023. The training was organized…
Round Table Meeting on Prevention of Fire Incidents, Explosion in Chattogram
Chemical depots in Chattogram, have witnessed several incidents of fire, blast, and explosion over the years. These incidents have resulted in loss of life, injuries, and damage to property. The…
Chattogram remarked as pioneer in organizing mayor award
For the first time Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has initiated Mayor Award 2022 with the support of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) and Save the Children. The award giving…
Cleanliness campaign run by youth in the city
There is no railing in the canal adjacent to Faridapara Taltal road under 4th Ward of Chattogram City Corporation. Nearby there are several schools, madrassas, mosques, various small businesses including…
Meeting with Director General-1 of Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Nafiul Hasan at Cox’s Bazar
A meeting with the Director General-1 of Prime Minister’s Office Mr. Nafiul Hasan at the Cox’s Bazar DC Office Coordination Hub, Camp # 17, on February 18. The meeting was…
Model Waste Management Pilot Project Assessment and Next Planning Meeting at CCC
A discussion meeting titled “Model Waste Management Pilot Project Assessment and Next Planning Meeting” was held at the Conference hall of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) On 19th February. CCC, YPSA…