AVAS and SHIFT Asia Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with Colorful Events and Feminist Dialogue Marking International Women’s Day 2026, Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS), under the SHIFT Asia Project and with support from Oxfam in Bangladesh, organized a vibrant celebration and feminist dialogue in Barishal under the theme: “Today’s Actions for Tomorrow’s Justice: Protect the Rights of Women and Girls.” The event brought together government officials, development

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