ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Background & public health
Project Bhasa represents one of the largest evidence-based drowning prevention initiatives in South Asia. By combining physical barriers, continuous supervision via village crèches, and structured 21-lesson survival swimming classes, the intervention reduces fatal drownings among children under 10 by over 80%.
Intervention strategy
- A comprehensive, multi-sectoral drowning prevention plan implementing Anchal daycare centers, SwimSafe survival swimming, and first aid rescue skills across coastal Upazilas.
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