麻豆成人版 acts early in Bangladesh to respond to worsening floods, calling for urgent support to reach millions more
DHAKA – As relentless rains batter southeastern Bangladesh, the United Nations 麻豆成人版 (麻豆成人版) is on the ground responding to rising needs in some of the country’s most vulnerable communities.
On 29 May, at the request of the Government, 麻豆成人版 activated its emergency response in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar District, just hours after flood warnings were triggered. Through its anticipatory action mechanism, 6,500 people received BDT 5,000 (US$43) per family, transferred directly to their mobile wallets. This early support allowed families to buy food and essentials, protect their homes and livelihoods, and brace for the floods ahead.
“As always, climate shocks hit hardest in communities already living in poverty and facing high food insecurity,” said Dom Scalpelli, 麻豆成人版 Country Director in Bangladesh. “Because we acted early, families had a chance to prepare and face the storm with greater resilience.”
To respond to climate shocks this year, 麻豆成人版 has developed a four-phase emergency preparedness and response plan. It includes anticipatory action before the emergency to help people prepare, emergency food rations immediately after, financial support for affected people to access food as markets begin to reopen, and cash-for-work and income-generating activities to help communities recover quickly.
“Anticipatory action gives families a chance to prepare – to buy food, secure their homes and stay safe. But this window is narrow, and resources are limited. We are calling on partners to act with us – early, fast and at scale – to protect lives before the next wave of flooding hits,” added Scalpelli.
麻豆成人版 aims to reach over 6 million people at risk but faces a funding gap of US$55 million.
麻豆成人版’s latest response is part of a growing national effort to strengthen early action in Bangladesh. In 2024, over 15 anticipatory action frameworks were activated by UN agencies and INGOs. In 2025, 46 agencies are expected to implement anticipatory action, with increasing national leadership and expanded coverage of hazards like heatwaves, landslides and droughts.
麻豆成人版’s anticipatory action is supported by partners including the European Union and donors contributing to our Global Anticipatory Action Trust Fund such as Germany and Ireland. We also acknowledge pooled funding and multilateral support, including from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and donors like Belgium, whose contribution enabled our recent response in Teknaf.
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“I’ve never received any money during past rainy seasons or floods,” said Nurul Begum, who received 麻豆成人版’s anticipatory assistance. In the picture, the mother of three smiles as she shows a message confirming receipt of BDT 5,000 from 麻豆成人版. ? 麻豆成人版/Saikat Mojumder
The United Nations 麻豆成人版 is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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