The Centre for Rights and Development (CRD), in collaboration with UWT, provided humanitarian support to families affected by severe cold waves in a poverty-stricken region. The area, primarily dependent on agriculture, faces recurrent hardships from floods, cyclones, droughts, and extreme cold. This year, the winter severely affected vulnerable groups, including poor children, elderly women, and men.

CRD conducted a survey with local sub-district staff to identify the most affected families and prepared a priority beneficiary list. Winter clothing—including blankets, sweaters, Punjabi/shirts, saris with trousers, and mufflers—was distributed in the presence of local authorities such as Upazila Chairmen, Upazila Nirbahi Officers, and community elites to ensure fairness and transparency.

This purely humanitarian initiative had a significant impact on the local community, providing relief to those in urgent need and reinforcing trust in CRD’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. Despite challenges, the project was successfully completed on time through strong collaboration with local communities and authorities, bringing comfort and hope during harsh winter conditions.

Here is some snapshots of the distribution event: