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THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025
Australia, Canada contribute Tk10cr to BRAC for flood response

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Press Release
31 August, 2024, 02:45 pm
Last modified: 31 August, 2024, 04:25 pm

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Australia, Canada contribute Tk10cr to BRAC for flood response

Press Release
31 August, 2024, 02:45 pm
Last modified: 31 August, 2024, 04:25 pm
Australia, Canada contribute Tk10cr to BRAC for flood response

Australia and Canada, under the Strategic Partnership Arrangement (SPA) with BRAC, have contributed BDT 10 crore towards flood response and rehabilitation efforts in Bangladesh. Australia has contributed BDT 7 crore, while Canada has contributed approximately BDT 3.10 crore.

This funding will support 11,000 households across flood-affected regions. BRAC, in partnership with Australia and Canada, will utilise the funds to provide substantial support, including cash payments, repair and rehabilitation of water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, emergency health and nutrition services, livelihood restoration, house repairs, agriculture inputs, and cattle feed.

BRAC has already allocated over BDT 5 crore from its own resources to deliver immediate assistance, including medical support. The additional SPA funding of BDT 10 crore will ensure that comprehensive support continues through June 2025, addressing the long-term needs of those affected by the floods.

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So far, BRAC has reached around 50,000 families with emergency relief, including food, drinking water, and essential medicines. In a coordinated response, 5,000 BRAC staff members have been deployed, working around the clock -- by boat, tractor, and even on foot -- to reach those most in need in hard-to-reach and underserved areas.

Honourable chief asddviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Mohammad Yunus, recently emphasised the importance of coordinating with NGOs and leveraging their expertise in managing flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in Bangladesh. During a meeting with representatives of various NGOs, he highlighted the need for international funding and coordination to effectively address the challenges posed by the floods. BRAC's response strategy aligns with Dr. Yunus's call for global cooperation, ensuring that support from international partners like Australia and Canada is effectively mobilised to build resilience and promote recovery in the most affected regions.

BRAC, with the support of the Government of Bangladesh and partners, has been on the ground since the start of the crisis and will continue to support families as they recover and rebuild. This collaborative effort with Australia and Canada underscores the importance of international cooperation in disaster response and demonstrates the enduring commitment of BRAC and its partners to the well-being of flood-affected communities across Bangladesh.

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