LOCALLY ROOTED.
FEMINIST.
BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
AVAS is a feminist, women-led development and humanitarian organization working with communities to advance rights, equality, dignity and resilience.
Since
Community-Led Development
Ongoing Projects
As of October 2026
Total Participants
Current Year- 2026
Yearly tarnover
In BDT. FY- 2025-26
Community-Led Change Since 1998
Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) is a non-profit, non-political and community-based Feminist organization headquartered in Barishal, Bangladesh.
Vacancy Announcement
History of Humanitarian Activities
From Emergency Response to Anticipatory Action
AVAS has extensive experience in humanitarian response, anticipatory action, disaster risk reduction and climate resilience across coastal Bangladesh. With trained personnel, established emergency procedures, prepositioned supplies, cash transfer facilities and strong community relationships, AVAS delivers timely, inclusive and accountable assistance. As a START Network member and active participant in humanitarian networks, AVAS strengthens locally led emergency preparedness, response and recovery through strategic partnerships with national and international organizations.
FOCAL PERSONS OF AVAS
You can reach specific focal or any focal person for your opinion, suggestions or complaints
SEA, CAMELCO & RTI FOCAL PERSON
MD. ZOHURUL HSASN TALUKDAR
Director Fundraising & Organization Development, Trained PSEA Investigator, RTI Designated Officer, CAMELCO Focal.
Cell No
Address
: +8801712643569
: zohurul2002@avas.org.bd
: info@avas.org.bd
: AVAS Bhaban Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barishal-8200, Bangladesh.
WHishtleblowing FOCAL PERSON
Umme saifunnesa
Director Finance & Administration, Whistle Blowing Focal, PSEA Focal.
Cell No
Address
+880 1805-012393
: zohurul2002@avas.org.bd
: directorfanda@avas.org.bd
: AVAS Bhaban Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barishal-8200, Bangladesh.
Anti harassment focal & SEA Investigator
Nasrin Khanam
MEAL and Documentation Officer, Trained PSEA Investigator
Cell No
Address
+880 1805-012393
meal.nasring@avas.org.bd
:avas.nasrin2019@yahoo.com
: AVAS Bhaban Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barishal-8200, Bangladesh.
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নীতিমালা, দায়বদ্ধতা, অঙ্গীকার, কর্মীদের প্রতি নির্দেশনা ও অন্যান্য অঙ্গীকারের ফরমেট সমুহ
নির্ভয়ে তথ্য জানান। আপনার পরিচয়, গোপনীয়তা ও নিরাপত্তা সুরক্ষিত রেখে আভাস যথাযথভাবে অভিযোগ গ্রহণ ও সাড়াদান করবে।
Working Across Coastal Bangladesh
From Barishal to climate-vulnerable coastal districts, AVAS works with communities, government institutions, civil society organizations and development partners to create inclusive and lasting change. Our community-based approach helps ensure that local priorities, knowledge and leadership remain at the center of every initiative.
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Latest News & Stories
Discover recent activities, community stories, organizational updates and insights from AVAS’s work.
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Space To Lead
ONGOING PROJECT Future Leaders: Empowering and Building Resilience of Girls and Youths Project SPACE TO LEAD PROGRAM Implemented by Implemented by Project Duration 01 Oct 2025 – 31 Dec 2028 Donor/partner Plan International Bangladesh Working Area Bhola and Barguna Districts STATUS Ongoing Impact at a Glance 700 Women Smallholder Farmers…
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ECO RESOLVE PROJECT
Goal of this Project is To reduce climate- and disaster-induced risks and losses for vulnerable communities by strengthening locally led ecosystem-based adaptation systems, resilient livelihoods, ecosystem restoration, local governance and preparedness mechanisms.
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AVAS Conducts Cyclone Preparedness and Evacuation Drills in Dhulia and Chandradwip
AVAS held an awareness and network-building activity on 13 October 2026 at Government Children’s Family (South), Barishal, to mark International Day of the Girl Child. The programme addressed adolescent girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, personal safety and online harassment, and concluded with the formation of a local Adolescent Girls’ SRHR Network.
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