Name: Join the Bangladesh Deployment
Start: 2026-11-01T00:00:00.000Z

Our response

November 2026

In 2026, Muntada Aid will be carrying out a major humanitarian deployment in Bangladesh, delivering lifesaving and life-changing support to vulnerable communities.

Little Hearts

Cardiac screenings and support for children living with congenital heart defects.

Cataract support

Free screenings and sight-restoring surgical referrals for those suffering from cataracts.

Emergency food packs

Essential food provisions distributed to families in urgent need.

Livelihood projects

Rickshaw grants providing sustainable income and financial independence.

Little Hearts

Helping Children With Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) remain a major public health challenge around the world, with around 1.5 million babies born with CHD each year, and 10% in low-income regions not surviving their first year without treatment.

In Bangladesh, the burden is especially high: studies show 18.9 per 1,000 live births are affected by congenital heart defects.

Many families in Bangladesh cannot afford the specialist surgeries or assessments required. During this deployment, Muntada Aid's Little Hearts Programme will provide:

Free cardiac screenings
Assessment for children with suspected heart disease
Support in accessing lifesaving treatment pathways

Restoring sight

Cataract Support

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in Bangladesh. Countless adults live with poor or failing vision simply because they cannot access surgery.

Key cataract facts for Bangladesh

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness, accounting for around 79% of adult blindness cases.
Approximately 2.9% of adults aged 30+ are blind, with the majority due to untreated cataracts.
Tens of thousands of new cataract cases occur every year, particularly among low-income, elderly, and rural populations.

During this deployment, Muntada Aid will work to ensure those most in need receive:

Free cataract screenings
Access to sight-restoring surgical referrals
Support for vulnerable elders who cannot afford treatment

Restoring someone's sight allows them to regain independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Emergency Relief

Emergency Food Packs — A Core Priority

Food insecurity continues to affect millions of people in Bangladesh. Muntada Aid will distribute emergency food packs to families facing hunger or struggling to meet basic nutritional needs.

Millions affected

Food insecurity remains a serious and widespread crisis across Bangladesh, hitting the most vulnerable communities hardest.

Essential staples

Every pack contains rice, lentils, flour, oil, and basic household necessities — enough to sustain a family through a period of crisis.

Direct distribution

Packs are delivered directly to families in urgent need, ensuring nothing is lost in transit and help reaches those who need it most.

Immediate impact

Each food pack provides instant, tangible relief — reducing hunger, easing financial pressure, and restoring dignity for struggling families.

Livelihood support

Rickshaw Project

A unique and powerful component of this deployment is the Rickshaw Livelihood Project.

Rickshaws are one of the most reliable and culturally embedded forms of income generation in Bangladesh. Gifting a rickshaw provides:

Daily earning potential
A stable source of income
Long-term financial independence
Dignity and empowerment for families

This initiative aligns with Muntada Aid's broader Livelihoods Programme, which focuses on helping families become self-sufficient rather than dependent on aid.

The Rickshaw Grant programme is especially important for:

Low-income households
Families affected by illness
Individuals who have lost work due to disability or age
People needing a sustainable source of income to support dependents

The need on the ground

Why Bangladesh Needs Support

Bangladesh faces a combination of healthcare gaps, deep poverty, and limited economic opportunity that leaves millions of people without access to basic care or a sustainable livelihood.

Healthcare barriers

Limited specialist services for cardiac and eye care, high treatment costs, and rural communities with little access to hospitals leave countless people without the care they urgently need.

Poverty & food insecurity

Many families struggle to afford daily meals, medical costs often consume household income, and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to hunger and neglect.

Limited livelihood opportunities

High unemployment, few income-generating resources for low-skilled workers, and many families relying on a single unstable earner push communities deeper into poverty.

How your support helps

Join the Bangladesh Deployment.

Your support funds cardiac assessments for children with CHD, cataract screenings and sight-protecting care, emergency food packs for families in need, and rickshaw grants providing long-term income.

£250

registration fee · £10,000 fundraising target