1. 
From October 2023 to March 2024, Bangladesh
Social Service (BSS) implemented the Emergency Multi-Sector Rohingya Crisis
Response Project (EMCRP) in Camp-15, Cox’s Bazar, funded by Kerk in Actie, for
addressing critical needs in WASH, protection, and livelihoods for displaced
Rohingya refugees. The project’s community-driven, rights-based approach
ensured equitable access to safe water and sanitation while promoting child and
youth protection, with special focus on gender- and disability-responsive
services. By building local capacity and emphasizing skills development, the
initiative has laid a foundation for sustainable resilience and long-term
well-being within the vulnerable refugee community.
2. In 2024, Bangladesh Social Service (BSS) carried
out critical humanitarian interventions to support vulnerable populations
affected by extreme weather conditions across several districts. During the
harsh winter and cold wave, BSS successfully distributed warm blankets to over
1,000 households in Khagrachori, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Pirojpur, and Nilphamari
Districts. The majority of beneficiaries were elderly individuals aged over 60,
many of whom live in extreme poverty and face daily struggles to meet basic
needs. This timely assistance helped prevent cold-related illnesses and brought
relief to those with limited means of protection. Community members expressed
deep gratitude, stating that the support arrived when they needed it most.
Additionally,
during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding in Khagrachori, BSS responded
rapidly to support nearly 100 affected households among vulnerable and
indigenous communities. Emergency food packages consisting of 12 essential
items were distributed to meet immediate nutritional needs. These interventions
were guided by BSS’s commitment to humanitarian principles, ensuring equitable,
respectful, and needs-based distribution.Field staff coordinated closely with
local leaders to identify the most at-risk individuals, ensuring transparency
and community participation in the response process. BSS also prioritized the
safety and dignity of indigenous populations, who are often disproportionately
impacted by climate-induced disasters. The swift mobilization of resources and
volunteers reflected BSS’s preparedness and community trust. These actions not
only alleviated immediate suffering but also strengthened BSS’s role as a
reliable responder in times of crisis. The organization’s targeted
winterization and emergency food aid efforts contributed significantly to
protecting lives and restoring hope among the country’s most marginalized.
Through
these compassionate interventions, BSS reaffirmed its mission to serve the
oppressed, particularly the elderly, indigenous, and vulnerable families living
in poverty.
