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- Sweden pledges $1.85 million (Tk 22.2 crore) in aid for flood-affected communities in eastern Bangladesh, targeting nearly 95,000 people with basic necessities and school support for 5,800 children.
- The aid will be distributed through four international organizations: Norwegian Refugee Council, Islamic Relief, Danish Refugee Council, and Action Against Hunger, providing cash grants, shelter, food, and various support services.
- This contribution is part of Sweden’s larger humanitarian effort in Bangladesh, bringing their total 2024 contribution to $12.2 million (Tk 146 crore) and helping address recent floods that affected nearly six million people.
- Sweden’s flexible funding also enabled the World Food Programme to provide emergency food aid to over 130,000 people in six flood-affected districts within days of the disaster.
Sweden has announced an additional humanitarian aid package of $1.85 million (approximately Tk 22.2 crore) for flood-affected communities in eastern Bangladesh. The funds will be channeled through several international organizations to provide vital assistance to those impacted by recent severe flooding.
The Swedish embassy in Dhaka stated that this aid will help provide basic necessities such as food, shelter, and livelihood opportunities to nearly 95,000 people. Additionally, it will support 5,800 children in returning to school.
The aid will be distributed through four key organizations:
- Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) will provide cash grants, shelter kits, and support for school reopening in Feni, Cumilla, and Noakhali districts.
- Islamic Relief will distribute cash grants and hygiene kits in Feni and Noakhali districts.
- Danish Refugee Council (DRC) will offer cash grants, agricultural inputs, and infrastructure repair support in Noakhali and Cox’s Bazar districts.
- Action Against Hunger (AAH) will provide a range of services including cash grants, health services, nutrition support, and mental health assistance in Feni and Noakhali districts.
This contribution comes in response to recent floods that have affected nearly six million people across Bangladesh. Sweden’s flexible funding has also enabled the World Food Programme to deliver critical food aid to over 130,000 people in six affected districts.
Sweden, known as one of the largest global humanitarian donors, has now increased its total humanitarian contribution to Bangladesh for 2024 to $12.2 million (Tk 146 crore). The country is also the top donor to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund, which recently allocated $4 million for flood response in eastern Bangladesh.
This aid package demonstrates Sweden’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in addressing the impacts of climate-related disasters and providing essential assistance to vulnerable communities.
News Source: The Daily Star
