What We Do

Our Programs

11 integrated development programs addressing health, education, livelihoods, environment, and human rights across rural and urban Bangladesh.

Health WASH Education Livelihoods Environment Disability Gender Human Rights
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Program 01

Health & Family Planning

Comprehensive community health services reaching rural and underserved populations.

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Domiciliary Services

Door-to-door health outreach, maternal and child health, reproductive health services at household level.

Satellite Clinics

Periodic mobile health camps serving remote communities with no access to fixed health facilities.

IEC Materials

Designed flipcharts, training manuals, and educational materials on Women's Health, Adolescent Health, and Reproductive Health.

HIV/AIDS Awareness

Community awareness programs, support for patients, and anti-drug abuse campaigns integrated with health services.


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Program 02

Water & Sanitation (WASH)

Providing clean water access and improved sanitation to rural and peri-urban communities.

Safe Water Access

Installation and maintenance of tube-wells, deep tubewells, and water purification systems in rural areas.

Sanitation Facilities

Construction of hygienic latrines and promotion of improved sanitation practices at household and community level.

Hygiene Promotion

Behavior change communication campaigns promoting handwashing, personal hygiene, and safe food handling.

Fresh Water Network

Member of the Fresh Water Action Network (Durham Street, London, UK) — bringing global expertise locally.


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Program 03

Non-formal Education

Literacy and life-skills programs for underprivileged children and adults unable to access formal schooling.

Child Education

Non-formal primary education for out-of-school children using community-based learning centers.

Adult Literacy

Adult education and literacy programs for working men and women in rural and urban communities.

Capacity Building

Training for staff, beneficiaries, and community members to build local skills and knowledge.

ECD Network

Member of the Bangladesh ECD Network — coordinating early childhood development programs nationally.


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Program 04

Livelihoods & Enterprise

Sustainable income generation support and enterprise development for rural communities.

Own Fund Credit Support

Direct enterprise and skills support from IRDC fund to group members for income-generating activities and small enterprise startup.

Project Fund Support

Channeling project-funded credit to beneficiaries through structured group mechanisms for maximum reach.

Fisheries Program

Pond fish culture and rice-fish culture programs providing alternative livelihoods for rural families.

Skills Training

Technical training and enterprise development support to help group members start and grow income-generating activities.


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Program 05

Social Forestry & Environment

Greening Bangladesh through roadside plantation, nurseries, and environmental conservation.

Roadside Tree Plantation

Large-scale roadside tree plantation drives along national and local roads to combat deforestation and climate change.

Nursery Development

Establishing community nurseries to produce seedlings for plantation programs and income generation for the poor.

Climate Advocacy

Actively participating in international climate forums including ESCAP/UN summits and ADB climate adaptation conferences.

CSO Engagement

Representing civil society at ministerial and high-level policy forums on environment and sustainable development.


Program 06

Disability & Rehabilitation

Community-based rehabilitation and inclusive development for persons with disabilities and vulnerable children.

RDCCI Program

Rehabilitation of Disabled Children through Community Initiative — a flagship program for inclusive child development.

Person Support

Direct support and rehabilitation services for persons with physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities.

Anti-Violence

Protection and legal aid programs against violence targeting women and children, including anti-trafficking campaigns.

Drug Rehabilitation

Community-based anti-drug abuse awareness and rehabilitation programs for affected individuals and families.


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Program 07

Gender & Women Empowerment

Special emphasis on women as a disadvantaged group — developing their capacities, protecting their rights, and ensuring their active participation in all programs.

  • Gender-sensitive program design
  • Women's leadership development
  • Legal aid and protection services
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Program 08

Human Rights & Good Governance

Promoting accountability, transparency, and the protection of human rights at community and institutional levels.

  • National Rehabilitation Task Force member
  • Manobadhikar Parishad member
  • SDG 16 advocacy at UN level
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