Background & Context

Cox’s Bazar of Chittagong division is a coastal district located to south-eastern corner of Bangladesh. The Bay of Bengal is located to the south and west of the district thus it is the most significant domestic tourist destination, famous for its beaches. According to the UNDA Framework, Cox’s Bazar district is considered as one of 20 (out of 64) ‘lagging districts’ of Bangladesh (based on indicators of poverty, literacy, nutrition, infrastructures, services, risks associated with environmental degradation, etc.). It is also one of nine districts performing poorly on all indicators. Most of the poor household depends on daily wages like selling physical labour, Rickshaw pulling etc. Most of the extreme poor household suffer every year by extreme cold. Street people, students of Orphanage house, poor students of religious institution are mostly suffered.

Proposed Action & Implementation

ASTA  seeking funding from the member, well-wisher, and humanitarian hearted  to implement the following interventions:

Activity

1. Blanket Distribution
2. Warm Cloth Distribution

Beneficiary Selection, Visibility & Reporting

Beneficiary Selection:

The beneficiary selection process for the project in Cox’s Bazar will be carried out by SRSDO. This selection will adhere to pre-defined criteria that have been established to identify individuals or groups who are eligible to benefit from the project. The criteria will likely include specific demographic, socio-economic, or other relevant factors.

Visibility & Documentation:

ASTA will play a crucial role in ensuring visibility and maintaining proper documentation throughout the entire project implementation. This involves making the project activities transparent and easily observed by stakeholders. ASTA will meticulously record and organize relevant information, providing a comprehensive account of the project’s progress, challenges, and successes.

Reporting:

Upon the completion of the project, ASTA will take the lead in producing a detailed report. This report will serve both internal and external purposes. Internally, it will offer insights into the project’s efficacy, lessons learned, and areas for improvement. Externally, the report will be prepared for publication, making the project’s outcomes accessible to a wider audience. This external publication may include stakeholders, partner organizations, and the general public, contributing to knowledge sharing and transparency.

Expected Outcome and Indicators

1. Improved Thermal Comfort: Percentage increase in the number of beneficiaries reporting enhanced thermal comfort and protection against extreme cold after receiving blankets and warm clothes.
2. Reduction in Cold-Related Health Issues: Decrease in the incidence of cold-related health problems (e.g., respiratory illnesses, hypothermia) among the targeted beneficiaries compared to the baseline data.
3. Increased Reach and Coverage: Percentage of extreme poor households in Cox’s Bazar covered by the blanket and warm cloth distribution, demonstrating the project’s reach within the community.
4. Enhanced Community Engagement: Level of community engagement in the project, measured by participation in awareness sessions, feedback forums, and community-driven initiatives related to cold weather resilience.
5. Efficient Distribution: Timeliness and effectiveness of blanket and warm cloth distribution, assessed through on-site monitoring and feedback mechanisms.
6. Comprehensive Documentation and Visibility: Successful completion of regular visibility and documentation checkpoints, ensuring that project activities are well-documented and visible to stakeholders.
7. Timely Report Publication: Timely production of a comprehensive project report by ASTA, reflecting the distribution outcomes, challenges encountered, and lessons learned during the emergency support initiative.

Budget and Resources

The budget for the “One-off Emergency Support to Extreme Poor Household suffering from extreme cold” project is estimated at [insert specific amount]. The allocation of funds will be as follows:

Distribution Plan

Conclusion

The “One-off Emergency Support to Extreme Poor Household suffering from extreme cold” project has successfully delivered blankets and warm clothing to vulnerable households in Cox’s Bazar. Through transparent beneficiary selection, efficient logistics, and community engagement, the project has improved thermal comfort and reduced cold-related health issues. ASTA Foundation remains committed to transparency, learning, and future humanitarian endeavor’s, expressing gratitude to all contributors and partners for their crucial role in the project’s success.