MAF BANGLADESH

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Water makes up about one third of Bangladesh. With few airports and a limited road network, much of the country is hard to access. That is where Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) really comes into its own.
Operating in Bangladesh since 1997, MAF’s amphibious Cessna Caravan is able to reach people in some of the most remote areas. The high-wing, turbine-engine aircrafts is fitted with a pair of floats that allows it to take off and land on water - and it can carry over half a ton of cargo.

The extensive river network now allows rather than impedes access for communities in need. MAF accesses over 200 hard-to-reach water sites in Bangladesh, typically in areas where development needs are the greatest. It carries supplies for aid and development organizations as well as transporting medical emergency patients.

Reaching out to help

MAF stands ready and is committed to reaching out to people in need. Whether in Bangladesh or worldwide, MAF can mobilize to help in times of disaster.

Responding to Natural Disasters

	1998 Bangladesh Floods-MAF was used in Bangladesh during the 1998 flooding.
	2004 Tsunami-Our Bangladesh team was sent to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims
	2007 Bangladesh flood-Described by “the UN as the worst flood in living memory”, MAF provided aerial assessment of flood damage to organizations allowing them to mobilize relief quickly and effectively.
	2007 Cyclone SIDR-The day after the storm we flew down to the epicenter for assessment, then transported over 500 aid workers in the next six weeks. USAID reported afterwards that “Without the help of MAF the overall relief effort would have been severely hampered to millions of people.”

Hospital Assistance

	Assisting the Floating Hospitals of Bangladesh-MAF supports these hospitals by transporting specialists and emergency patients
	Medical Care within Bangladesh-MAF has provided over 313 air ambulance/ medevac flights. -MAF has flown over 690 flights bringing doctors, nurses, and health care professionals directly into rural village where people are in need of medical care.

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