AVAS Humanitarian Response: From Cyclone SIDR to Anticipatory Action Humanitarian response is at the core of the mission of Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS). Working in the vulnerable coastal regions of Bangladesh, AVAS has built a strong reputation for timely, community-centered, and adaptive humanitarian interventions. A Journey That Began with Cyclone SIDR AVAS formally initiated its active humanitarian response during the devastating Cyclone SIDR. This marked a turning