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Search, Rescue, First aid & Fire Fighting Training Course for Urban Community Volunteers
A three-day training workshop on “Search, Rescue, First aid & Fire Fighting for Urban Community Volunteers” started at the Dewanhat Fire Service and Civil Defense Station, Chattogram on 8th February, 2022. The training workshop was organized by YPSA under Proyash II project, and supported by Save the Children. Trainers of Bangladesh…
YPSA observed International Women Rights Defenders Day
YPSA (Young Power in Social Action) observed “International Women Rights Defenders Day” marking the global 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls, which begins every year on 25 November and ends on 10 December- the day of the International Human…
YPSA inaugurated Isolation Center in Primary School
On November 16, 2021 an isolation room was inaugurated in Nasirabad Colony Government School. Also a discussion meeting on the use and maintenance of isolation room was held as part of the program. The meeting was chaired by Headmistress Farhana Nazneen and conducted by Ataul Hakim, Project Officer, YPSA, Prayash…
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 on ward disaster management as per Disaster Management Directorate (DDM) initiative. The day long training program was held on Friday…
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 event in the morning. Urban Community Volunteer (UCV) under Proyash II was invited by DC Office for the day observance…
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 for taking action in collaboration and raising a strong voice of youth to ensure a safe, sustainable and inclusive city. Today…
Consultation meeting on “Safe Back to School and Learning” organized by Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, Save the Children and YPSA
“We have huge success in running assignment and online education. COVID-19 pandemic is also a good opportunity for us to turn these initiatives into their daily habit and make our students understand their duties to keep their school clean, safe and green. We still need to work on make our…
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 City Corporation. On behalf of YPSA, with the support of Save the Children, Project Coordinator of Proyash II, Sanzida Akter…
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 2021, this department has given responsibility of Miahr Pahar (Minar Hill) to YPSA to work with volunteers during rainy season…
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 emergency response, Chattogram City Corporation has initiated to form group of Urban Community Volunteers in 41 wards of Chattogram. These…
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 Fighting Training Course conducted by Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence, for Ward – 8 Urban Community Volunteers of Chattogram…
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 experts and urban leaders. Waterlogging is the name of the deadliest suffering for Chattogram citizen; this finding came out direct…
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. Simon Rahman, Manager, Urban resilience, save the Children gave the welcome speech and Obidul Islam, Senior Officer, Save the Children…
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 activity on Maternal, Newborn and Children Health (MNCH) issue with the women group of YPSA PROYASH II project (Supported by…
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 culex mosquitos at the Ward-7 and ward-19 of Chattagram City Corporation, following a discussion meeting. Along with respected councilors and…
YPSA distributed Urban Risk Assessment Report (URA) to City Authority
YPSA has distributed two Urban Risk Assessment (URA) reports of 7 and 19 no wards under Proyash II project to Administrator of Chattogram City Corporation, ALhaj Khorshed Alam Sujon, Chariman of Chattogram Development Authority, Johurul Alam Dobhash, Chief Town Planner Shahinul Khan, Town Planner Md. Abu Isha Anzari, Chief Executive…
Meeting with Campaign RED on menstrual hygiene and stigma
A discussion meeting between YPSA and Campaign RED was held at the YPSA Head-Office on 22 November 2020. Campaign Red is a voluntary organization working on menstrual hygiene and stigma in Chattogram District. Campaign RED does not only engage youths to address the stigma around menstruation, it also advocates with…
YPSA organized Urban Risk Assessment Validation Workshop in Chattogram
YPSA organized Urban Risk Assessment (URA) Validation workshop of 8 no ward on 15th November, 2020 in G E C Palace, G. E. C circle with the support of Save the Children. Chattogram City Corporation Secretary Abu Shahed Chowdhury was present as chief guest in the event. Former Councilor of…
YPSA observed Global Handwashing Day-2020
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. The observance of Global Handwashing Day has never been more important than now, during the pandemic. To…
YPSA observes International day for Disaster Reduction-2020
YPSA has observed International day for Disaster Reduction-2020 through day long activities in Chattogram. The activities are art competition among children, COVID-19 awareness door to door campaign by women group and urban community volunteer, COVID-19 awareness activities among family members by child and youth group and in the afternoon virtual…