Vision
A poverty-free, inclusive, empowered and climate-resilient society where poor and marginalized people enjoy equal opportunities, dignity and sustainable livelihoods.
1999Established
ItnaKishoreganj, Bangladesh
PDAPeople’s Development Association
PDABuilding capacity for a sustainable future
Who we are
Locally led development
Gana Unnayan Sangstha (PDA) is a voluntary nonprofit development organization established in 1999. It works in education, health, livelihoods, agriculture, livestock, WASH and climate resilience.
PDA’s direction
Vision and mission
Mission
To empower poor and marginalized communities through education, healthcare, livelihoods, women and youth empowerment, agriculture, livestock, climate resilience, disaster response, WASH and skills development.
Legal status
Social Welfare Service Registration: Kishore-404 (09.08.2000). Youth Development Department Enlistment: Kishore-304 (13.07.2009).
Programmes
Areas of work
EducationHealthLivelihoodAgricultureLivestockWomen’s empowermentYouth developmentICTSkills trainingWASHClimate changeDisaster managementEnvironment and tree plantationCommunity development
According to the organization profile
Implemented projects
| Project | Coverage | Period | Donor/partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Rural Development | 7 villages in Elongjuri Union | 1999–2003 | JSKP & PDA own fund |
| Relief Distribution | 7 villages in Itna Upazila | 2004 | FNB |
| Basic Education | Karimganj: 5 unions, 15 schools, 450 students | 2005–2007 | DOT Bangladesh & SDC |
| Reaching Out of School Children (ROSC) | Karimganj: 11 unions, 37 schools, 1,205 students | 2008–2012 | World Bank, SDC & Government of Bangladesh |
| Health, vocational training, ICT, dressmaking and plantation | 5 unions in Karimganj Upazila | 2008–2013 | BNF & Khan Foundation |
| IGA, safe water and sanitation | 5 villages in Elongjuri Union, 105 families | 2014–2019 | BNF |
Listed as ongoing in the profile
Ongoing project
Coverage: Itna and Mithamoin Upazilas; 7 villages in Elongjuri Union. The profile lists 150 families.
Livestock and livelihoods
Itna and Mithamoin Upazilas; 7 villages in Elongjuri Union; 150 families. Sheep and cow rearing.
Education and research
Primary education, chia and quinoa production and research, and climate change activities.
Support
Bangladesh NGO Foundation (BNF), JSKP and PDA own fund.
Funding: Bangladesh NGO Foundation (BNF), JSKP and PDA own fund.
Proposed projects
Chia, Quinta Production & Research
Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF); Mithamoin Upazila.
Income Generating Activities (IGA)
The Resilience Fund for Women; Itna Upazila.
Partnerships
Donors and partners
Bangladesh NGO Foundation (BNF)SDCWorld BankGovernment of BangladeshKGFJSKPKhan FoundationFNB
Memberships
Networks and memberships
ALRPKhan FoundationFNBShishu Odhikar Forum
People
Staff and volunteers
As listed in the profile: 5 regular staff, 7 temporary staff and 20 volunteers; 32 in total.
Our work
Projects
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Updates
News and activities
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