Project Chattala: Beyond the Flood
Post-flood emergency rehabilitation and survival packages for 70 marginalized families across inundated villages in Banshkhali, Chittagong.
Emergency Relief Dossier
Youth Humanitarian Action in Banshkhali
When severe monsoon inundation submerged homes and severed supply lines in Banshkhali, Chittagong, Navaan Foundation mobilized a targeted, zero-waste frontline relief drive.
Humanitarian initiative of youth in hard times — a testament to discipline, direct transparency, and community solidarity. — Bangladesh Pratidin (National Daily Feature, 15 August 2026)
In July and August 2026, relentless rainfall triggered destructive flash floods across southern Chittagong. Families in waterlogged villages in Banshkhali lost access to clean food, drinking water, and essential medicines. Navaan Foundation's ground volunteers conducted door-to-door vulnerability mapping to identify the most marginalized households.
Rather than indiscriminate drops, our team engineered the standardized 'Chattala Hope Package' (costing ৳929 per package) ensuring two weeks of essential nutritional stability and medical safety. The entire operation was coordinated by youth volunteers with 100% public financial accountability.
Chattala Hope Package Contents (৳929/Unit)
- 8 kg Fine Rice & 1 kg Lentils (Dal)
- 500 ml Pure Mustard/Soybean Oil & 2 kg Onions
- 2 kg Potatoes & Essential Salt
- Oral Saline, Cold/Cough Syrups & Emergency Medical Supplies
Verified National Press Feature
Mission Leadership & Field Marshals
Leadership and ground coordination credited in the national feature:
How it happened
Mission Execution Timeline
A disciplined 3-phase humanitarian response from ground survey to verified handovers.
Vulnerability Survey
Ground mapping across waterlogged Banshkhali pockets to list 70 worst-affected households.
Bulk Procurement & Packaging
Strict quality-controlled procurement of 70 Chattala Hope Packages at ৳929 each.
Direct Doorstep Handover
Zero-leakage direct distribution with full photographic audit and public ledger logging.
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