AVAS implements diverse development and humanitarian initiatives to build resilient, inclusive, and equitable communities. Our current projects address key challenges in women’s rights and leadership, health, education, livelihoods, human rights, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and emergency response. Working in partnership with local communities, government institutions, national and international organizations, and development partners, we strive to empower marginalized and climate-vulnerable populations, promote gender equality, and strengthen community resilience. Through locally led, participatory, and accountable approaches, AVAS works to create sustainable and meaningful change across coastal Bangladesh.
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Locally Led Disaster Risk Reduction in the Bangladesh Coastal Region Project – Phase III
ONGOING PROJECT Locally Led Disaster Risk Reduction in the Bangladesh Coastal Region Empowering children, families and communities to create a safe, inclusive and enabling environment where children can survive, develop, participate and reach their full potential. Project Duration 1st July…
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CARE For Women Project
ONGOING PROJECT CARE for Women Climate Adaptation and Resilience Empowerment Implemented by Funded By IMPLEMENTING POARTNER Project Duration 1 Dec 2024 – 30 Nov 2026 Donor/partner Gates Foundation Working Area South and Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh STATUS Ongoing Impact at a…
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POWER Project
ONGOING PROJECT Promoting Optimism through Women Equity and Resilience (POWER) Project Empowering children, families and communities to create a safe, inclusive and enabling environment where children can survive, develop, participate and reach their full potential. Implemented by Funded By IMPLEMENTING…
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Climate Resilience, Livelihoods and Local Governance (CRL) Project
ONGOING PROJECT Climate Resilience, Livelihoods and Local Governance (CRL) Project Climate Adaptation and Resilience Empowerment Implemented by Funded By Project Duration 1 Dec 2024 – 30 Nov 2026 Donor/partner Gates Foundation Working Area South and Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh STATUS Ongoing…
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WTE Program
ONGOING PROJECT Women Transforming Economies (WTE) Program Climate Adaptation and Resilience Empowerment Implemented by Implemented by Project Duration 16 Aug 2024 – 15 Aug 2027 Donor/partner Christian Aid Working Area Nilganj, Dhulasar, Latachapoli and Dalbuganj Unions, Kalapara Upazila, Patuakhali District…
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Nirapod Shoishob (Safe Childhood Support Project)
ONGOING PROJECT নিরাপদ শৈশব Safe Childhood Support Project Climate Adaptation and Resilience Empowerment Implemented by Funded By Project Duration 1 Dec 2024 – 30 Nov 2026 Donor/partner Gates Foundation Working Area South and Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh STATUS Ongoing Impact at…
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Durbar Project
ONGOING PROJECT Sponsorship Funded Project Climate Adaptation and Resilience Empowerment Implemented by Funded By Project Duration 1 Dec 2024 – 30 Nov 2026 Donor/partner Gates Foundation Working Area South and Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh STATUS Ongoing Impact at a Glance 700…
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Sponsorship Funded Project
ONGOING PROJECT Sponsorship Funded Project Empowering children, adolescents and youth—especially girls and young women—through inclusive education, protection, health, leadership and sustainable livelihood opportunities in Bhola Sadar Upazila. Implementing by SUPPORTING by Implemented by:Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) Supported…
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Shift Asia
ONGOING PROJECT SHIFT Asia: Supporting Humanitarian Initiatives for Feminist Transformation in Asia Strengthening women’s local humanitarian leadership through knowledge sharing, collective action and advocacy for a more inclusive, gender-transformative humanitarian system in Bangladesh. Implemented by Funded By Project Duration 1…
