Relief and Rehabilitation

Introduction
SAWAB Foundation’s Relief and Rehabilitation Program delivers a two-pronged response to crises across Bangladesh. We combine rapid emergency assistance with community-led recovery initiatives—ensuring that families not only survive the immediate aftermath of disasters but also build back stronger, more resilient livelihoods and infrastructures.

Objectives

• Rapid Emergency Response: Mobilize food, clean water, shelter materials, hygiene supplies, and basic medical care within 72 hours of any disaster.
• Resilient Reconstruction: Rebuild and upgrade homes and public facilities using “build-back-better” standards to reduce vulnerability to future hazards.
• Livelihood Restoration: Support economic recovery through cash-for-work schemes, vocational training aligned with local markets, and seed grants or micro-loans.
• Psychosocial Well-being: Provide trauma counseling, peer support groups, and child-friendly activities to address mental health needs.
• Local Capacity Building: Empower communities to manage risks by training disaster-management committees, conducting drills, and developing localized contingency plans.

Target Beneficiaries

• Households displaced or rendered homeless by floods, cyclones, landslides, or conflict
• Small-scale farmers, fishers, and traders who have lost assets or market access
• Women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in high-risk areas
• Community volunteers and local authorities engaged in disaster preparedness

Key Activities & Implementation Plan

• Emergency Relief (Days 1–14): Rapid needs assessment and distribution of emergency kits (food, shelter, hygiene), plus mobile health camps for basic medical aid.
• Rehabilitation & “Build-Back-Better” (Months 1–6): Repair and upgrade damaged homes and community assets (schools, WASH facilities, roads) using hazard-resistant methods, with hands-on training for local builders.
• Livelihood Restoration (Months 3–12): Implement cash-for-work programs for debris removal and infrastructure repair; provide market-aligned vocational training; and issue grants or micro-loans to restart small businesses.
• Psychosocial & Community Support (Ongoing): Conduct group counseling, children’s recreational activities, and peer-led support groups, alongside community awareness sessions on mental health and coping strategies.
• Capacity Building & Preparedness (Ongoing): Establish and train local disaster-management committees; run community drills and risk-mapping exercises; and develop localized contingency plans.

Expected Outcomes

• households receive lifesaving relief within the first two weeks
• homes rebuilt or repaired to hazard-resistant standards
• individuals engaged in cash-for-work and vocational training
• Maximum of participants report measurable improvements in psychosocial well-being
• high-risk communities equipped with functional disaster-management committees and contingency plans

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Digital Tracking: Beneficiary registration via GPS-tagged distribution logs
• Field Verification: Quarterly site visits and spot checks by program officers
• Beneficiary Feedback: Focus group discussions and satisfaction surveys after each phase
• Reporting Cadence: Bi-annual progress reports and a final evaluation report with lessons learned

Appeal for Support

In the wake of mounting disasters and increasing vulnerabilities, your partnership is more critical than ever. By supporting SAWAB Foundation’s Relief and Rehabilitation Program, you enable us to:

• Deliver lifesaving aid to over households in the first fortnight.
• Rebuild safer homes for families using hazard-resilient techniques.
• Restore livelihoods for individuals through cash-for-work, skills training, and seed grants.
• Address psychosocial needs via trauma counseling and child-friendly activities.
• Strengthen local capacity by equipping community disaster teams in 20 high-risk villages.

Every contribution—no matter the size—translates directly into food, shelter, medical care, and hope for those most in need.

Please join hands with SAWAB Foundation today. Together, we can turn disaster into resilience—and ensure that no family is left behind.

SAWAB Foundation’s Relief and Rehabilitation Program stands at the forefront of emergency response and long-term recovery in Bangladesh. By integrating rapid relief with “build-back-better” reconstruction, livelihood restoration, psychosocial support, and community preparedness, we empower vulnerable communities to not only survive crises but emerge stronger. Your support fuels this cycle of resilience—transforming immediate assistance into sustainable hope. We thank you for your solidarity and invite you to journey with us toward a safer, more secure future for all.