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Caritas Bangladesh,NGO Caritas is a Latin word. Literally it means "charity" or universal love. The name Caritas was re-introduced in 1976.

Caritas was founded in 1967 as the eastern branch of Caritas Pakistan. Following the cyclone of November 1970 it was re-organised and became known as CORR (Christian Organisation for Relief and Rehabilitation) and took on the character of a national organisation on January 13, 1971. Caritas Bangladesh has its Central Office in Dhaka. There are eight Regional (or Diocesan) Offices in Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Dinajpur, Khulna, Mymensingh,Rajshahi and Sylhet. In all these places Caritas is operational in Integrated Development, Disaster Management and Human Resource Development, under a central management. Caritas restricts itself at present to 200 upazilas (sub-districts) for integrated human development work. During emergencies, such as natural disasters, Caritas is operational in any part of the country. Caritas Bangladesh is a member of the Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 165 Caritas Member Organisations over 200 countries and territories.

19/10/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐊𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐑𝐌 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚
On 15 October 2026, the Department of Development Studies, Khulna University (KU), organized a learning visit to the project area of the Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience (DIDRM CALL) Programme at Sutarkhali Union, Dacope Upazila, under Caritas Bangladesh, Khulna Region. The visit was attended by 93 participants, including 72 students, three faculty members from Khulna University, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Dacope Upazila, and the Project Manager and staff members of the DIDRM CALL Programme.
The primary objective of the visit was to provide students with practical knowledge and firsthand experience of development programme planning and implementation, community engagement, disability-inclusive disaster risk management, climate-resilient livelihoods, and community-based resilience-building initiatives. The visit also created an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among academic institutions, local government, development practitioners, and community-level organizations. Through project orientation, group discussions, community interactions, household visits, stakeholder interviews, and field observations, participants gained valuable insights into the practical application of development theories and approaches in a climate-vulnerable coastal setting.

19/10/2026

𝐇𝐑 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬-𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭, 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐱’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫
Caritas Bangladesh’s Emergency Response Program (ERP), Ukhiya Office, hosted Mr. Askinayon Sangma, In-Charge of HR, Caritas Central Office, from 13 to 15 October 2026 for a series of sessions on updated organisational policies, insurance-related matters, and other relevant human resource (HR) topics.
200 staff members participated in the sessions, which were organised into four separate slots to facilitate effective communication and ensure the participation of staff from the relevant teams.
The sessions aimed to enhance staff awareness and understanding of the organisation’s updated policies, HR procedures. They also provided an opportunity for staff members to raise questions, share concerns, and seek clarification on various HR-related issues. Through these interactive sessions, staff members gained valuable information about organisational policies and HR guidelines, helping them better understand relevant procedures, employee benefits, and other important workplace matters.
The visit reflects Caritas Bangladesh’s continued commitment to strengthening internal communication, promoting organisational policy awareness, and ensuring that staff members have access to accurate information and guidance on HR-related issues. Liton Gomes-Project Director-ERP thanked Mr. Sangma for his time and guidance and thanked all colleagues for their cooperation in finalising the schedule.

17/10/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫
The World Mental Health Day 2026 celebration was organized on 14 October at the Ukhiya Field Office, Cox’s Bazar, and on 15 October at the Camp 15 Camp-in-Charge (CiC) Office, under the global theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” selected by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). The events were facilitated by the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Team to raise awareness of mental health, promote psychosocial well-being, and emphasize the importance of listening to and valuing the experiences of people living with mental health conditions. The celebrations were attended by distinguished guests and organizational representatives, including Md. Manoar Hossain, Camp-in-Charge and Executive Magistrate of Camp 15; Liton Gomes, Project Director–ERP; Asim Mankin, Head of Operations; and Pius Nanuar, Head of Program, and other stakeholders.
In line with this year’s theme, the celebrations highlighted the importance of recognizing People With Lived Experience (PWLE) as valuable contributors to mental health awareness, service development, and decision-making. The events featured several key activities, including reflection sessions on the significance of World Mental Health Day, cultural performances, and debates on mental health awareness. These activities provided participants with opportunities to share perspectives, express themselves creatively, challenge misconceptions, and engage in meaningful discussions about mental health and psychosocial well-being.
Participants also highlighted the importance of strengthening community awareness, promoting empathy and understanding, and ensuring that mental health and psychosocial support services are responsive to the actual needs and experiences of the people they serve. By bringing humanitarian actors and relevant stakeholders together, the celebrations encouraged collaboration, mutual learning, and a shared commitment to improving mental health and psychosocial support services.

17/10/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬’ 𝐃𝐑𝐑 & 𝐂𝐂𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐤𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐚
On 15 October 2026, Ms. Julia Schütze and Ms. Katharina Iffland, delegates from Bengo, visited Protapnagar Union under Assasuni Upazila of Satkhira District, one of the key coastal intervention areas of Caritas’ Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR & CCA) Project. They were accompanied by Mr. Apurbo Mrong, Director (Programmes), Caritas Bangladesh; Mr. Albino Nath, Regional Director, Caritas Khulna Region; Mr. Alexander Tripura, Head of Disaster Management; and other officials from the central and regional offices.
During the visit, the delegates gained first-hand insights into the challenges faced by climate-vulnerable communities and the contributions of community-based DRR and CCA interventions to disaster preparedness, community resilience and adaptive capacity. The delegation observed key project achievements while also learning about the persistent challenges faced by local communities, including riverbank erosion, vulnerable sections of embankments, tidal flooding, waterlogging, salinity intrusion, and disruptions to livelihoods and community infrastructure. Through direct interactions with community members, members of Union Disaster Management Committees (UDMCs), local institutions, Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) volunteers and other project-supported groups, the delegates learned how communities identify risks, prioritize local solutions, mobilize resources and sustain resilience-building measures. They also visited project-supported low-cost houses, water points and a repaired multipurpose disaster shelter, observing how these interventions contribute to safer living conditions, improved access to essential services and enhanced disaster preparedness.
Together, we are strengthening community resilience and helping climate-vulnerable communities build safer and more sustainable futures.

17/10/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐥
On 15 October 2026, PRICCE Project under Caritas Barishal Region distributed Early Warning Equipment to 42 religious institutions including 39 mosques and 3 temples in Charkajol Union, Galachipa Upazila, Patuakhali. The equipment included unit drivers, horns, loudspeakers, amplifiers, controllers, solar batteries, and solar panels.
The initiative aims to strengthen community-level disaster preparedness and early warning dissemination by connecting religious institutions with the Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) and local disaster management structures. During emergencies, religious leaders will coordinate with CPP volunteers to disseminate warning signals and precautionary messages through loudspeakers, including during prayer times.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Emmanuel K. Rozario, Bishop of the Barishal Catholic Diocese, while Mr. Marcel Ratan Guda, the Regional Director of Caritas Barishal Region attended as the Special Guest. The programme was presided over by Md. Habibur Rahman, the Chairman of Charkajol Union Parishad. A total of 150 participants attended in the event.
In his speech, the Chief Guest expressed his appreciation for the initiative and emphasized Caritas Bangladesh’s commitment to serving poor and marginalized communities with love, compassion, and inclusiveness. The Union Parishad Chairman appreciated Caritas Bangladesh’s continued support to the community and highlighted the project’s inclusive approach, serving people without discrimination based on religion, race, or social status.

15/10/2026

𝐂𝐁-𝐄𝐑𝐏 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖
Caritas Bangladesh’s Emergency Response Program (CB-ERP) organised a two-day planning workshop on 12–13 October 2026 at the WASH Training Centre, DPHE, Cox’s Bazar, to review programme progress, assess emerging operational challenges, and establish strategic priorities for the 2027–2028 planning period.
The workshop brought together key personnel from government office, RRRC, the NGO Platform in Cox’s Bazar, ERP-Cox’s Bazar, the Chattogram Region, and Caritas Bangladesh’s Central Office. The participants included Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Additional Secretary at the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC); Apurbo Mrong, Director- Program-CB; Chayon Hubert Rebeiro, Acting Regional Director of Caritas Chattogram Region; Liton Gomes, Project Director of ERP; Corinne Bali, NGO Platform Coordinator (Interim); and Amir Hossen, NGO Platform Partnership and Communications Adviser, alongside other relevant technical and operational personnel. Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Additional Secretary at the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC), was to deliver a session on this strategic direction of the Rohingya humanitarian response in Bangladesh.
The workshop provided a platform to reflect on ongoing programme implementation, identify existing and anticipated operational gaps amid global funding cuts, and outline future programme priorities in alignment with the Joint Response Plan (JRP) 2027–2028. Participants also reviewed Caritas Bangladesh’s Emergency Response Program from 2017 to 2026 across all sectors and reflected on the key findings and recommendations emerging from the Strategic Direction Visit. The sessions provided an opportunity to review the programme’s progress, discuss the submitted JRP for 2027–2028, and examine strategic and operational priorities in light of the current and anticipated funding situation. Also, the workshop focused on reviewing the progress of EA 02/2026, including activities in Bhasan Char. Further discussions focused on outlining programme priorities for EA 2027 in alignment with JRP 2027–2028.

14/10/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐑) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
To strengthen community preparedness and resilience, the PRICCE Project under Caritas Bangladesh, Barishal Region, in collaboration with the Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) and Union and Ward Disaster Management Committees, observed International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026 on 13 October 2026 at the field of 119 No. Char Kopalbera Government Primary School, Charkajol Union. Around 1,500 participants including women, men, students, teachers, CPP volunteers, DMC members, police representatives, community leaders, NGO representatives, Caritas Central staff and project staff joined the event.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Resilience Starts at Home,” the programme emphasized the importance of household-level preparedness and resilience. The event featured a rally followed by a community awareness simulation that demonstrated a realistic cyclone emergency response, from early warning dissemination and evacuation to search and rescue and coordinated emergency response. The event highlighted that effective disaster risk reduction begins with preparedness at the household and community levels. By promoting household preparedness and strengthening community-led early warning and response mechanisms, the initiative contributed to building a safer, better-prepared, and more resilient Charkajol community.

13/10/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.
On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we stand with communities across Bangladesh to remind everyone: a safe, prepared home is the first line of defense against disasters.
For 56 years, Caritas Bangladesh has worked alongside families to build resilient shelters and stronger communities. Over the past three decades, our disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation work has reached:
✅ 1.66 million people from over 333,000 households
✅ 54 districts, 167 upazilas and 288 unions
✅ 549 Disaster Management Committees strengthened, with 2,749 community volunteers trained
✅ 3,000+ community Risk Reduction Action Plans and 500+ simulations to turn preparedness into practice
✅ 211 community risk reduction schemes and 244 nature-based solutions built with local people
✅ 132,000+ households supported with climate-smart agriculture and financial inclusion for lasting resilience
Resilience is built one home, one family and one community at a time. Our commitment continues: to stand with the most vulnerable before, during, and after disasters.
Join our initiatives, and let’s make every home safer before the next hazard strikes!

12/10/2026

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12/10/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 – 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐊𝐊𝐇𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

Caritas Bangladesh, Dhaka Region launched the SUROKKHA Project in August 2026 with support from Caritas Canada to protect and empower vulnerable migrant Indigenous women and girls in Dhaka. The one year project (ending July 2027) covers selected wards under Dhaka North City Corporation and unions of Savar Upazila.
Three inception meetings were held on 7, 8, and 11 October 2026 at Savar Upazila Parishad and DNCC Zones 9 and 3, with 88 participants including government officials, community leaders, ethnic representatives, and CBO members. Distinguished guests included Md. Saiful Islam (UNO, Savar), Md. Moniruzzaman (DNCC Zone 9), and Mr. Tofazzol Hossain (DNCC Zone 3). All meetings were chaired by Mr. Shawrab Rozario, Regional Director, Caritas Dhaka Region.
The project addresses challenges faced by migrant Indigenous women and girls such as poverty, discrimination, unsafe living conditions, workplace exploitation, gender based violence, limited access to services, and social exclusion.
SUROKKHA aims to promote dignity, safety, rights, social inclusion, and empowerment—helping women and girls access essential services, protect cultural identity, and pursue sustainable livelihoods in a safer, more equitable environment.

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