About Us :

Speciality

Specialties of NIRAPAD

• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR):

  • Focuses on minimizing disaster risks through proactive measures, community engagement, and capacity building.

• Climate Change Adaptation (CCA):

  • Supports initiatives that help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.

• Knowledge Generation and Management:

  • Engages in research and dissemination of information related to disaster risks and management practices.

• Technical Support:

  • Provides technical assistance to various stakeholders, enhancing their capabilities in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

• Collaboration and Partnership:

  • Works with over 100 local and international humanitarian agencies to strengthen disaster response efforts.

• Quality and Accountability Standards:

  • Promotes adherence to quality and accountability standards in humanitarian actions, such as the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Sphere standards.

Quality

Key Aspects of Quality

• Knowledge-Based Approach: NIRAPAD emphasizes knowledge generation and management to reduce disaster-related information gaps.

• Technical Support: It provides technical assistance in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), enhancing the capabilities of development organizations and communities.

• Collaboration and Partnership: NIRAPAD collaborates with over 100 local and international humanitarian agencies, promoting a coordinated approach to disaster management.

• Accountability: Ensuring accountability at all levels is a core mandate, promoting a responsible humanitarian system.

• Cross-Cutting Issues: NIRAPAD integrates good governance, gender equality, and environmental concerns into its activities.

• Quality Standards: The organization promotes adherence to quality and accountability standards such as the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Sphere minimum standards.

• Localization Agenda: NIRAPAD supports the localization of humanitarian aid, empowering local actors to take a leading role in disaster response

Vision & Mission

• Mission: "To improve ideas and promote collaboration efforts for saving lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable and exposed population in Bangladesh".

• Vision: While the vision statement isn't explicitly mentioned, NIRAPAD aims to reduce disaster risk and strengthen disaster risk management abilities within development organizations and communities

Awards & Recognition

Here are the awards and recognitions associated with NIRAPAD's work:

• Ekushey Padak: Ilias Kanchan, the founder of Nirapad Sarak Chai, has been awarded the Ekushey Padak, which is the second-highest civilian award in Bangladesh, for his social work and contributions to road safety.

• National Road Safety Day: The Government of Bangladesh has declared October 22nd as the National Road Safety Day, marking the day of Ilias Kanchan's wife's death, which led to the formation of Nirapad Sarak Chai.

• Recognition at the United Nations: The role of Nirapad Sarak Chai has been lauded at the United Nations for its efforts in improving road safety.

• Sher-e-Bangla Award: Ilias Kanchan has received the Sher-e-Bangla Award, among numerous other awards from various organizations