FloodAid_Bd

FloodAid Bangladesh connects NGOs, donors, and volunteers on one platform to coordinate flood relief, track aid, and deliver help efficiently to affected communities across Bangladesh.

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FloodAid_Bd

Inspiration

Every year, floods devastate communities across Bangladesh. While aid often pours in from generous NGOs and donors, the distribution is frequently unequal. Villages near highways or easy-access points receive more attention, while remote or submerged areas are left with little or no aid. We were inspired to build FloodAid_Bd to fix this misdistribution problem — ensuring every affected family, no matter how remote, gets the help they need.

What it does

FloodAid_Bd is a prototype web platform designed to coordinate flood relief efforts by NGOs and different organizations across Bangladesh. Key features include:

  • A real-time heat map showing villages that have received aid, promised aid, or still need urgent help
  • A system for NGOs to log aid delivery plans, mark them as completed, or flag emergencies
  • An admin dashboard to verify aid requests, moderate misinformation, and monitor delivery status
  • A centralized “Informe” section where NGOs can report urgent rescue needs (e.g., stranded families)

How we built it

We built the prototype using:

  • Technology: Next.js + Tailwind CSS for fast, responsive UI
  • Map Layer: Leaflet.js for heat map visualization and location plotting
  • Admin Interface: Custom panel with CRUD functions for aid approval, flagging, and verification We focused on building core features first, especially the map logic and aid request flow.

Challenges we ran into

  • Mapping accuracy: Plotting aid data and ensuring precise coordinates is difficult
  • Designing fair aid distribution logic: Deciding how to visually represent underserved vs overserved areas
  • Mocking NGO behavior: Simulating real-world workflows (e.g., promises, delivery, emergencies) in code
  • Time and scope: As this is a prototype, we had to prioritize features under tight time constraints

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Tackled a critical social issue with real potential impact in our local context
  • Built an aid tracking heat map with status overlays
  • Created a simple but flexible NGO reporting and admin approval system
  • Defined a clear workflow that models real-world NGO coordination dynamics

What we learned

  • How to translate real humanitarian problems into tech workflows
  • Practical use of maps and geodata visualization in web development
  • Importance of admin moderation in public data platforms
  • Gained deeper understanding of logistics challenges during disaster response

What's next for FloodAid_Bd

  • Build the backend properly to make the project come live and be used in real life
  • Connect with real NGOs to validate our model and improve workflows
  • Add secure authentication and role-based access (NGOs, admins, volunteers)
  • Integrate live flood data from government or satellite APIs
  • Build a mobile-first PWA version for field workers and affected communities
  • Use AI or smart algorithms to suggest underserved areas needing more attention

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