VAALO avant-garde Ltd. is delighted to announce the successful completion of the Endline Assessment of BRAC’s transformative project, “Integrated Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services Under the Rehabilitation Program for Upliftment of Ultra-Poor Slum Dwellers in Mohammadpur and Mirpur in Dhaka City and Saidpur in Nilphamari District, Bangladesh.”

Executed within a compact time frame, this assignment showcased VAALO’s signature blend of efficiency, depth, and precision, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Nazneen Akhter. Throughout the study, the dedicated VAALO research team visited 146 camps across the three project areas, engaging closely with communities to capture stories of change, assess improvements in WASH and health outcomes, and document lessons for future urban resilience programming.

The final report was submitted by the end of June 2025, and with formal donor approval, VAALO successfully completed the assignment—marking a significant milestone in our continued partnership with BRAC. The journey culminated in a National Dissemination Event held on 4th July 2025, where insights and evidence were shared with government bodies, development partners, and sector leaders.

This achievement not only reflects VAALO’s unwavering commitment to timely, evidence-driven research, but also celebrates the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and field excellence that defines our approach to advancing inclusive public health solutions in Bangladesh.

On 13 and 17 August, 2025 in Savar, data collection was carried out under the SRHR and MHM Study. Respondents included girls and boys from both school-going and non-school backgrounds, government officers, head teachers, youth advocates, and the Upazila Family Planning Officer (UFPO). The process ensured diverse perspectives were gathered to understand community needs and challenges.

Similarly, on 23-25 August, 2025 in Sylhet, the study team engaged with vulnerable beneficiaries from tea estates, four schools including one non-beneficiary institution, headmasters, and government officials. The participation of the Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officer (SACMO) further enriched the data collection process. These activities provided valuable insights into the current situation of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and menstrual health management (MHM) among adolescents and community stakeholders.

VAALO avant-garde Ltd. has successfully completed the field visit and data collection of the Endline Assessment of Integrated Health, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Services under the Rehabilitation Program for the Upliftment of Ultra-Poor Slum Dwellers for BRAC.

1. Saidpur (Nilphamari District): 18–23 May 2025
2. Mirpur & Mohammadpur (Dhaka City): 26 May–2 June 2025

The fieldwork was conducted across three key urban locations, engaging directly with community members to gather valuable insights on access to health, WASH, solid waste management, and socio-economic development services. A team of 10 committed professionals from VAALO, including experienced field researchers and technical experts, led this effort with diligence and professionalism.

This phase marks a critical step in generating community-driven evidence to inform the final assessment report. We extend our sincere gratitude to the participating communities, local stakeholders, and our dedicated team for their support and cooperation.

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.