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.

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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.

Our Thematic Areas

We work alongside communities to build an environmentally responsible, gender-sensitive, fair and self-reliant plural society.

Climate Resilience & Humanitarian Action

Supporting disaster preparedness, emergency response, recovery and anticipatory action in climate-vulnerable coastal communities.

Governance, Human Rights & Social Inclusion

Strengthening community participation, access to rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities and socially excluded groups.

Women’s Rights & Gender Equality

Advancing women’s leadership, safety, economic empowerment and equal participation in family and community life.

Supporting disaster preparedness, emergency response, recovery and anticipatory action in climate-vulnerable coastal communities.

Health, Nutrition & WASH

Supporting disaster preparedness, emergency response, recovery and anticipatory action in climate-vulnerable coastal communities.

Child Rights & Education

Promoting child protection, inclusive education and opportunities for children and young people to thrive.

History of Humanitarian Activities

From Emergency Response to Anticipatory Action

Since Cyclone SIDR 2007, AVAS has supported coastal communities through emergency relief, early recovery, livelihood restoration, housing rehabilitation and disaster-risk reduction.

FOCAL PERSONS OF AVAS

You can reach specific focal or any focal person for your opinion, suggestions or complaints

PSEA & RTI FOCAL PERSON

MD. ZOHURUL HSASN TALUKDAR

Director Fundraising & Organization Development, Trained PSEA Investigator, RTI Designated Officer, CAMELCO Focal.

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Email

Address
: +8801712643569
: zohurul2002@avas.org.bd

: info@avas.org.bd

: AVAS Bhaban Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barishal-8200, Bangladesh.

whistleblowing Focal

Umme saifunnesa

Director Finance & Administration

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Email

Address
: +88017XXXXXXX
: directorfanda@avas.org.bd

: wistleblowing@avas.org.bd

: AVAS Bhaban Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barishal-8200, Bangladesh.

SAFEGUARDING Focal

Nasrin Khanam

MEAL and Documentation Officer, Trained PSEA Investigator

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Email

Address
: +88017XXXXXXX
: meal.nasring@avas.org.bd

: avas.nasrin2019@yahoo.com

: AVAS Bhaban Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barishal-8200, Bangladesh.

SAFEGUARDING Focal

SANJAY KUMAR BISWAS

PM, Sponsorship Funded Project

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Email

Address
: +88017XXXXXXX
: meal.nasring@avas.org.bd

:

: AVAS Bhaban Amirkutir Lane, Alekanda, Barishal-8200, Bangladesh.

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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 centre of every initiative.

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