About Us

About Us

Meet our Association for Alternative Development

AFAD is a women led organization working in norther Bangladesh since 1999. AFAD is registered (No. 2443) with NGO Affair’s Bureau (NGOAB) of Prime Minister’s Office of People's Republic of Government of Bangladesh, and it got the registration (No. DWA/Kuri/Reg/29/99 ) from the Directorate of Women’s Affairs (DWA) in 1999. AFAD also has the registration from the Directorate of Youth Development, Govt. of Bangladesh.

Women Empowerment

Empowering women through skills development, education, livelihood opportunities, and community participation.

Sustainable Development

Creating sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for future generations.

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Our Features

Empowering People, Strengthening Communities

AFAD delivers inclusive and sustainable development initiatives focused on empowering women, improving livelihoods, developing skills, and building stronger communities for a better future.

Women Empowerment

Empowering women through skills development, livelihood opportunities, leadership, and active participation in community development.

Livelihood Development

Supporting sustainable livelihoods for communities through capacity building, access to resources, and economic opportunities.

Education & Skill Development

Providing quality education and skill development programs to enhance the capabilities and employability of individuals and communities.

Community Development

Working with local communities to address social challenges and promote inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission & Vision

We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable development through inclusive and community-focused initiatives. Our goal is to contribute to a society where every individual can live with dignity, equality, and greater opportunities for a better future.

Our Mission

AFAD mission is to empower women particularly young women towards building a better world by developing their capacities and to make them active contributor within the society. Therefore AFAD undertakes initiatives/programs that empower the neglected portion of women who are deprived from rights and to ensure equal rights and opportunities for them.

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Our Vision

Contribute to establish an enabling environment for realization and protection of fundamental human rights of men and women where people are self-reliant as individuals.

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Our Values

We believe in transparency, equality, respect, and accountability. Through our values-driven approach, we work to empower individuals and communities while ensuring dignity, participation, and equal opportunities for all.

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Our Commitment

We are committed to working closely with communities and development partners to address social challenges, strengthen livelihoods, and create sustainable solutions that bring positive and lasting change.

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