Shelter, Resettlement & Emergency Relief
Providing life-saving relief, safe housing, and long-term recovery support to communities affected by disasters and displacement.
VOSD's Shelter, Resettlement, and Emergency Relief programs are designed to provide immediate succor and long-term stability to communities devastated by natural disasters, river erosion, and displacement. Since 1987, we have constructed thousands of low-cost homes, provided critical emergency relief during cyclones and floods, and facilitated the social reintegration of refugees and migrants. Our approach goes beyond temporary relief, focusing on rebuilding resilient communities that can withstand future shocks.
Current Initiatives
Active programs currently providing shelter and recovery support across Bangladesh.
Emergency Rehabilitation Project - RKF & NRBC Bank
A rapid-response initiative providing emergency rehabilitation to disaster-affected and economically vulnerable households. The project delivers immediate shelter repair, essential relief materials, and sanitation support, while laying the groundwork for long-term livelihood recovery and community resilience.
Housing & Shelter Program (Low-Cost Housing)
VOSD's flagship housing initiative, providing safe, low-cost homes for poor flood-affected families. Implemented in partnership with leading development organizations, the program has significantly improved living standards and protected vulnerable families from recurring climate shocks.
Refugee & Migrants Rehabilitation Services
A comprehensive rehabilitation program for refugees, migrants, and vulnerable displaced populations. It provides counselling, temporary accommodation assistance, access to essential services, skills development, and family reintegration support to help displaced individuals rebuild their lives with dignity.
Legacy Programs
A look back at our historical initiatives that provided critical relief during times of crisis.
Resettlement Program
A critical intervention supporting the relocation and rehabilitation of landless and homeless families affected by river erosion, floods, tidal surges, and cyclones. The program provided comprehensive resettlement assistance in char and coastal areas, giving displaced families a safe place to rebuild.
DFID NGO Flood Relief and Agricultural Rehabilitation
A rapid emergency response to severe flooding in 1998. The program delivered essential food and relief supplies to affected households, while also providing agricultural inputs and crop recovery support to help farmers restore their livelihoods quickly.
Relief and Rehabilitation Project for Cyclone SIDR 2007
A major post-disaster recovery initiative supporting families devastated by the catastrophic Cyclone SIDR. The project provided emergency household assistance, shelter repair, and helped restore agricultural and fisheries livelihoods, complementing VOSD's broader housing and resettlement work in coastal regions.