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A self-reliant poverty free Just society. Edward Robin Bollove came forward in 2001 to be partner in development sector forming CRSS.
15/10/2025
🧼💧 Clean Hands, Healthy Lives!
Today, our 21 Learning Root Center students came together to celebrate International Handwashing Day. They learned and practiced the proper way to wash hands and discovered the benefits of hand hygiene in keeping themselves and their communities healthy.
Let’s all remember: Clean hands save lives! 💧🙌
🌍 Center for Rural Service Society (CRSS)
CRSS-SURAKKHA PROJECT
📢 School-based Drawing & Essay Writing Competition on Disaster Preparedness and Environmental Awareness
On 18 September 2025, CRSS-Surakkha Project successfully organized a vibrant Drawing and Essay Writing Competition with Award Distribution Ceremony at Ratnopur Government Primary School, Ratnopur Union, Agailjhara Upazila, Barishal.
🎨✍️ The event aimed to promote school-based disaster preparedness and encourage students to take initiatives for environmental awareness and resilience building. A total of 110 students participated in this exciting competition.
• Drawing Competition: Students from classes 2 & 3
• Essay Writing Competition: Students from classes 4 & 5
✨ Program Highlights:
• Chief Guest Speech: Abul Kalam Azad, Head Teacher of Ratnopur Govt. Primary School, welcomed and appreciated CRSS-Surakkha Project for initiating such an impactful program.
• Awareness Session: Project Monitoring Officer Samir Biswas discussed “What is a disaster?”, explained the seasonal disaster calendar, and encouraged students to prepare for natural hazards.
• Teachers’ Remarks: Assistant Teacher Md. Ali Akber expressed gratitude, emphasizing the importance of preparedness to reduce losses during disasters.
• Field Team Contribution: Field Facilitators Rothin Halder & Jahidul Islam, and Field Organizer Jerin Akter actively engaged with students through awareness activities on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA).
🏆 Competition Outcome:
• 20 winners were selected (10 from each group)
• Prizes and certificates were distributed among the winners
• Students expressed that this was the first time they received such valuable knowledge on DRR and CCA, and they found it very important for their lives
👩🏫👨👩👧👦 The program created awareness among students, teachers, School Management Committee (SMC), parents, and the wider community, building a foundation for a more disaster-resilient future.
📌 The event was organized by CRSS-Surakkha Project in collaboration with Kerk in Actie (KIA), The Netherlands.
✅ Outcome:
School students and teachers are now more aware of disaster preparedness, natural disaster risks, and resilience practices in DRR & CCA.
✍️ Report Prepared by:
Samir Biswas
Project Monitoring Officer (PMO)
CRSS-Surakkha Project
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17/09/2025
Center for Rural Service Society (CRSS)
CRSS-SURAKKHA PROJECT
Report on Ward Level WDMC & Volunteer Coordination Meeting
Date: 16 September 2025
Venue: Nagirpar, Bagdha Union, Agailjhara Upazila
The CRSS-Surakkha Project organized a Ward Disaster Management Committee (WDMC) & Volunteer Coordination Meeting at Nagirpar of Bagdha Union to strengthen disaster preparedness and community resilience at the grassroots level. The session was moderated by Mr. Samir Biswas, Project Monitoring Officer (PMO). Also present were Mr. Jahidul Islam, Field Facilitator, and Mrs. Anima Sarker, Field Organizer of Bagdha Union.
In his address, Project Manager Mr. Kiran Baroi highlighted that the WDMC is a legally recognized local-level body formed under the National Plan for Disaster Management (NPDM) and the Disaster Management Act, 2012. The committee plays a vital role in coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents during emergencies.
Key Agenda & Objectives
• Reviewing past disaster events and lessons learned
• Discussing preparedness measures, including early warning systems and evacuation plans
• Coordinating the distribution of relief materials and resources
• Identifying vulnerable populations and ensuring their needs are prioritized
• Planning for post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation
The discussions also emphasized:
• Coordination with higher committees (UDMC & DDMC) for effective disaster management
• Data collection and information sharing on damages and affected households
• Use of contingency funds to meet immediate needs such as food, shelter, and medical support
• Community participation in all stages of disaster management for inclusive and responsive action
Feedback & Closing
During the feedback session, WDMC and volunteer members including Ms. Usha Roy (Ward 7, 8, 9), Mr. Jacob Baroi (Ward 7), Mr. Golam Maula Khan (Nagirpar Bazar Committee), Ms. Laboni Mallick (Salom NGO), and Mr. Kamruzzaman Bakthiar (Volunteer) expressed their gratitude to the CRSS-Surakkha Project for arranging this important initiative. They also extended special thanks to Kerk in Actie (KIA), The Netherlands, for their continuous support in building resilient communities.
Through such meetings, WDMCs are encouraged to take active responsibility in disaster planning, response, and recovery—contributing to safer, stronger, and more resilient local communities.
Reported by:
Mr. Samir Biswas
Project Monitoring Officer (PMO)
CRSS-Surakkha Project
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