AVAS combines extensive humanitarian response experience with strong operational readiness and trusted local relationships to deliver timely, accountable and inclusive assistance across coastal Bangladesh. Its experience includes responses to Cyclones Sidr, Fani, Bulbul, Amphan and Remal, flood relief, anticipatory action and early recovery, providing multipurpose cash assistance, food, shelter, WASH, dignity kits, protection referrals and livelihood rehabilitation. AVAS also strengthens community resilience and disaster risk reduction through cyclone shelter improvements, early warning, evacuation drills, trained volunteer teams, search-and-rescue equipment, climate-resilient livelihoods and ecosystem-based adaptation. Its emergency readiness is supported by established policies and procedures, trained personnel, a bKash agreement for cash transfers, and a warehouse with prepositioned dignity and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) materials. Strong communication and coordination with communities, local administrations and local government institutions further support effective delivery. As a START Network member, a leader of two local organisation networks, and a participant in humanitarian platforms and networks, including CHS-related engagement, AVAS contributes to locally led coordination and humanitarian accountability. Its contingency partnerships with Concern Worldwide, Plan International, Oxfam, IRB and UNFPA further reinforce its capacity to connect emergency response with sustained recovery, resilience building and disaster preparedness.