Bangladesh
Dhaka, 19 September 2004: Over one million Bangladeshi children will face the risk of acute malnutrition in the following months if immediate actions are not taken during post-flood rehabilitation efforts. Assessing the challenges at hand, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)…
Bangladesh
Following on from initial assessments carried in coordination with our partner NGOs, we initially targetted 50 000 families, based in remote, vulnerable and severely affected areas. By July 31st Concern distributed food items and a relief pack which included…
Bangladesh
The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organisation and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. In Brief Appeal…
Bangladesh
DHAKA -- As millions of Bangladeshis return to their homes in the wake of massive floods, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today appealed for international support for long-term strategies to enable the poor and vulnerable to cope…
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The worst weather may be over, but the needs are still great in flood-affected Bangladesh. "As the water is subsiding, it is becoming apparent how much damage the floods have caused," says British Red Cross relief expert Simon Parry. "On…
Bangladesh
Press release No.: 100/04 Minister of International Development Hilde F. Johnson has today responded to the UN's appeal for assistance to flood victims in Bangladesh by allocating NOK 6.5 million to UN emergency relief efforts and NOK 5.5 million to…
Bangladesh
Appeal Target: US$ 1,107,954 Balance Requested from ACT Alliance: US$ 892,199 Geneva, 24 August 2004 Dear Colleagues, The overall flood situation in Bangladesh arising from severe monsoon rains and overflowing rivers is now improving, at least temporarily. However floods have…
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IHA/937 NEW YORK, 20 August (OCHA) - The United Nations, after appealing for $210 million last week to meet the needs of flood-ravaged Bangladesh, is continuing to promote the rehabilitation and recovery of the Bangladeshi people. For example, the World…
Bangladesh
Ottawa - The Honourable Aileen Carroll, Minister of International Cooperation, today announced that Canada will provide an additional $ 1.15 million in food aid and humanitarian assistance in support of international efforts to help flood victims in Bangladesh. The funding…
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BACKGROUND In 2004, monsoon flooding in South Asia has killed more than 1,800 people and affected more than 42 million others. In response, the U.S. Government (USG) has provided more than $8.5 million to assist flood-affected communities in Bangladesh, India,…
