AVAS combines community leadership and technical partnership to address interconnected development, rights and humanitarian challenges in Bangladesh’s coastal communities.
Livelihoods & economic empowerment
Skills development, entrepreneurship, agriculture, market access, savings and climate-resilient livelihoods for marginalized people and youth.
Gender equality & women’s rights
Women’s and girls’ leadership, economic empowerment, gender-based violence prevention, legal support and equal participation.
Child rights, protection & safeguarding
Protecting children from violence, exploitation, hazardous labour and child marriage, while supporting education, health and psychosocial well-being.
Health, nutrition & WASH
Health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), adolescent-friendly healthcare, safe water, sanitation, hygiene and nutrition.
Climate resilience & humanitarian action
Disaster preparedness, early warning, anticipatory action, emergency response, recovery, environmental sustainability and ecosystem protection.
Education, youth & leadership
Inclusive education, vocational and digital learning, youth engagement, volunteerism and innovation.
Good governance & human rights
Advocacy, legal empowerment, inclusive local governance and accountability to communities.