Project Period: 27 May 2024- 03 June 2024
Reporting Period: July 2023-June 2024
Project Location: Bagerhat, Satkhira district
Financial Partner: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Major Objective: MHM Kit Distribution to the adolescent Girls
Target beneficiaries: Adolescent Girls aged 10-19 years.
Total no. of beneficiaries: 1307 including 14 persons with disabilities
Major Activity
The cyclone, which struck the southern coastal districts of Bangladesh on 26 May 2024, caused
severe flooding and a storm surge, affecting millions of people. In response, MHM kits were
distributed across high-risk districts, including Bagerhat, Satkhira, and Mongla, targeting
adolescent girls affected by the disaster. The MHM kits included female underwear, sanitary pads
(all night, ultra comfort, and belted), bathing soap, and detergent powder. In total, 1307 MHM kits
were distributed with 14 PWDs across unions.
Distribution of MHM Kits
• 28 May 2024: MHM kit distribution began in Chila Union, Mongla Upazila, with 507 kits
distributed.
• 29 May 2024: Distribution started in Shoronkhola Upazila of Bagerhat district (200 kits), and
simultaneously in Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira district (600 kits).
• 03 June 2024: Distribution continued until all targeted beneficiaries received their kits.
A total of 23 youth volunteers, with 18 from Bagerhat and 5 from Satkhira, assisted in the
distribution process over four days. Emergency staff were immediately deployed, and strong
partnerships with UNFPA Field Officers and local government stakeholders supported the efforts.
A trained youth forum in Bagerhat also played a key role in the distribution. Challenges included
the absence of CWFD field offices in Bagerhat and Satkhira, making the immediate response more
difficult.