As part of our continued commitment to strengthening institutional systems and promoting good governance, VAALO avant-garde Ltd. successfully conducted a comprehensive HR and Finance Policy Review Orientation Workshop for the National Grassroots Disability Organization (NGDO) on April 28, 2025, at the DISHA Training Centre, Mirpur-12, Dhaka.

This workshop was a key component of VAALO’s consultancy and technical support under the "Action for Change Bangladesh" project, funded by CBM UK. VAALO was engaged as the lead facilitator and policy consultant to guide the process of reviewing, revising, and validating NGDO’s core HR and finance policies.

Through in-depth consultation with NGDO’s leadership and relevant teams, VAALO led the development of updated policy drafts aligned with organizational values, operational realities, and compliance with national and donor standards. The orientation workshop served as a validation forum where Executive Committee (EC) members and stakeholders provided critical feedback on the revised drafts.

The session not only ensured participatory review but also strengthened stakeholder ownership of the updated policies—an essential step for effective implementation and sustainable organizational development.

VAALO avant-garde Ltd. is proud to have played a central role in facilitating this process, reaffirming our mission to provide creative and impactful solutions for humane development, innovation, and institutional strengthening.

On March 16-25, 2025, as part of BRAC’s ongoing initiative titled “Addressing Gaps in Refugee Access to Health in Cox’s Bazar,” the VAALO avant-garde Ltd. team has successfully completed field visits to 13 targeted camps within Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas. The visits mark a significant step forward in conducting the Outcome Survey designed to assess the current status, challenges, and opportunities in health service access among the Rohingya refugee population.

The targeted camps under Ukhiya Upazila included: Camps 1E, 1W, 2E, 7, 8E, 8W, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 16. In Teknaf Upazila, the VAALO team visited Camp 22.

Prior to the commencement of fieldwork, VAALO provided training to the data enumerators on quantitative data collection on 17th March 2025 at the Hotel Bay View conference room in Cox’s Bazar. The training aimed to equip enumerators with the necessary tools, techniques, and ethical considerations required for high-quality data collection in humanitarian settings. 

Throughout the field visits, the VAALO team engaged with key stakeholders, health workers, and community members to collect critical data. This process is aimed at evaluating health outcomes and service gaps, while identifying ways to strengthen community-level health systems within the humanitarian response framework.

The Outcome Survey is a part of BRAC’s broader effort to ensure inclusive and equitable access to essential health services for Rohingya refugees. VAALO's role includes field data collection, analysis, and contributing to evidence-based recommendations to enhance ongoing interventions.

VAALO’s multidisciplinary team applied a participatory approach during the visits, ensuring that community voices are reflected in the survey outcomes. The data gathered will inform future programming and policy decisions aimed at improving health access, with a focus on gender sensitivity, equity, and accountability.

The fieldwork also aligns with VAALO's commitment to working in solidarity with humanitarian actors and affected communities to promote sustainable and transformative development solutions.

VAALO avant-garde Ltd has successfully completed and submitted the final version of the updated Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP)-2024, Bangladesh, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen health resilience in the face of climate change.

The update process began in April 2024 and the initial version was submitted in August 2024. Following a detailed review, the World Health Organization (WHO) Bangladesh provided technical feedback, which was carefully addressed by VAALO’s team. The final version was officially submitted in February 2025.

VAALO avant-garde Ltd, through its team of consultants and technical expert, led the entire revision process of the updated HNAP — from document reviews to stakeholder consultations and final drafting — with technical support from the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Bangladesh. The revised plan reflects Bangladesh’s evolving climate-health context and outlines strategic adaptation measures to address emerging health challenges. 

The updated HNAP incorporates recent climate-health evidence, identifies emerging risks, and outlines new adaptation priorities for the health sector. It draws on national expertise and input from NGOs, technical experts, and government officials, ensuring broad-based participation and alignment with global best practices.

The final plan includes a clear implementation and monitoring framework, paving the way for coordinated action across sectors.

HNAP 2024 marks a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s journey toward a climate-resilient health system.

On December 30, 2024, VAALO avant-garde Ltd. successfully conducted a consultation workshop focused on the review and development of NGDO policies. The workshop brought together NGDO higher officials, Executive Committee (EC) members, and representatives from donor organizations to discuss critical updates to Financial, Procurement and Human Resources (HR) policies.

The session aimed to align policies with international standards, county contest, and a key highlight of the session was the inclusion of disability-focused provisions to ensure greater inclusivity and alignment with global standards. Participants engaged in constructive dialogues, providing valuable insights to refine the policy framework. The event underscores VAALO’s commitment to fostering transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in organizational governance.

This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening NGDO’s operational framework, paving the way for enhanced collaboration and sustainable development.