In the 8-year of Rohingya crisis, funding has become a significant challenge for the Rohingya. As of September 2015, only 38% funding requirements have been met. The USA government has reduced 72% and similarly, the UK government has reduced...
Ukhiya and Teknaf sub-districts of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh are facing an escalating water crisis driven by rapid population growth, excessive groundwater extraction, saline intrusion and inadequate water infrastructure. Host communities are increasingly struggling to access safe and sufficient...
The Rohingya influx in Cox’s Bazar has placed immense pressure on already fragile waste management systems. Host communities, which had no structured waste management facilities, now face mounting environmental, health, and social challenges. The combined waste has reached unsustainable...
Protect, Empower, Sustain— the title of the 2024 annual report reflects COAST Foundation’s commitment to protect the rights and resources of vulnerable coastal populations facing climate and livelihood risks. We aim to empower them through inclusive participation, skill development,...
1. What is FFD4?
“Financing for Development” (FfD) is a UN-led process that aims to create a comprehensive framework for mobilizing resources to support sustainable development, especially the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)1. The 4th International Conference,...
National Budget 2025-2026 and Civil Society Perspectives
0.67% Climate allocation of GDP is insufficient and unacceptable:
Initiatives to bring back laundered money are essential to meet budget deficit
1. Proposed National Budget 2025-26
Under the slogan of "Commitment to building a non-discriminatory and...
Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted Bangladesh, affecting public health, livelihoods, and the overall economy. Beginning in early 2020, the virus spread rapidly, leading to lockdowns, disruptions in essential services, and immense pressure on the healthcare system. The first confirmed...
The Disconnect
There is promising activism observed in aid recipient countries where the localization movement is being aroused organically. Local and national NGOs are organizing themselves, sometimes it is being sparked out of different project activities by international agencies. Most...
COAST Foundation organized a training workshop on Result-Based Monitoring (RBM) from 26–28 December 2024 at the COAST Charfassion Center, Bhola. The 25 participants included Assistant Directors, Project Managers, M&E Officers, Field Monitoring Officers, Head of MEAL, Project Officers, and...
COAST Foundation commissioned a study titled “Socio-economic challenges and pathway to improvement: Insights from the people of Monpura Upazila, Bhola” in January 2025. As part of its strategic initiatives, COAST periodically conducts research and studies to assess the current...
