Empowering Communities, Building Futures

Empower Youth For Resilience Building (EYRB)

RDRS Bangladesh implements this project in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh and the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh. It aims to increase livelihood and employment opportunities for indigenous youth in Rangpur district, focusing on their rights, empowerment, and active citizenship. The project targets about 30% of the 2,400 households in Mithapukur Upazila, addressing socio-economic vulnerabilities in extreme areas. Activities include leadership training for 557 youth group leaders and life skills and technical training for 557 group members. The project also develops entrepreneurs and facilitates job placements and financial support.

Rural Microenterprise Transformation Project (RMTP)

RDRS Bangladesh is implementing the Rural Microenterprise Transformation Project (RMTP) in Rangpur, Kurigram, and Gaibandha districts. The project is being implemented with the support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The project aims to increase the income, food security, and nutrition of farmers and service providers across poultry value chains. It also focuses on developing value addition at various levels, expansion of financial services for enterprise development, and strengthening of the institutional framework.

Strengthening Local Governance for Effective Social Services (SLGESS) Project

Aims to improve the quality of social services and local governance.

"A Justice For Women" Project (AJW) for Women

Focuses on gender equality and women's rights.

Rights Issues and Well-being in Human (RIWH) Project

Addresses human rights and well-being.

Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Project

Supports rehabilitation within communities.

Rehabilitation Centre for Violence Affected Women

Provides support for women affected by violence.

Social Experiment Project

Aims to promote social justice and community participation.

Socio-Economic Development for Climate Change and Livelihoods (SEDCC) Project

Focuses on climate change adaptation and sustainable livelihoods.

Climate Resilient Agriculture and Food Security (CRAFS) Project

Aims to enhance agricultural resilience to climate change and ensure food security.

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (SAFS) Project

Promotes sustainable agricultural practices.

Microfinance Program

RDRS Bangladesh's microfinance program provides essential financial services to empower vulnerable communities, fostering economic independence and improving livelihoods through small loans, savings, and financial literacy training.

Disaster Risk Financing (DRF)

A civil society managed rapid emergency response pooled funding mechanism. RDRS Bangladesh became a member in 2021. The project for 2023 (May 2023 to July 2023) and 2024 was for February 2024 only and the project is implemented in Kurigram district. It reached over 17,986 vulnerable households.

Transboundary Flood Resilience Project in South Asia

Implemented since February 2023 under the core development program with long-term support from Lutheran World Federation/World Service. Aims to increase the resilience of communities through multi-stakeholder action in the Brahmaputra basin. Priority areas are strengthening early warning systems, disaster resilience, and climate justice. The project is implemented in Bangladesh, Nepal, and India. In Bangladesh, it covers Kurigram, Sadar, Chilmari, Ulipur, and Nagheshwari and Rowmari upazilas.

Humanitarian Response To Rohingya (FDMN)

RDRS Bangladesh, in partnership with Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Geneva, has been implementing an emergency response program titled "LWF-RDRS Emergency Programme (LWF-EP)" in Cox's Bazar. The project aims to meet the humanitarian and protection needs and increase resilience of the Rohingya community and host communities. Activities include livelihood and employment opportunities, tree plantation, life skills and leadership development, youth engagement, social inclusion, promoting reforestation, and providing psychosocial support. Over 56,298 program participants have been benefited.

RDRS Bangladesh actively engages in advocacy for the rights of marginalized communities, promoting social justice, equality, and human dignity. Our initiatives aim to influence policy, raise awareness, and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for all.