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 Recent Events

Making a Difference Through Community Action

Stay connected with our latest events, activities, and community initiatives as we work together to empower people and create positive, lasting change.

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Partner Coordination Meeting

RWVL Bangladesh project has brought together 22 partner organizations at RDRS Bangladesh, Rangpur, f...

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কুড়িগ্রামে জেন্ডার সংবেদনশীল দুর্যোগ সুশাসন জোরদারকরণ শীর্ষক ওরিয়েন্টেশন সভা অনুষ্ঠিত

কুড়িগ্রাম সদর উপজেলার স্থানীয় প্রশাসন, সিএস, সাংবাদিক ও বিভিন্ন স্টেক হোল্ডারদের সাথে জেন্ডার সংবেদন...

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Women’s Leadership Must Drive Bangladesh’s Climate Resilience

“Women trained under the EmPower II project by UN Women, have already improved their living standard...

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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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Our Ongoing Projects

Creating Change, Empowering Communities

Discover our ongoing projects and initiatives focused on empowering communities, improving livelihoods, promoting equality, and creating sustainable opportunities for a better and more resilient future.

Our Donor and Partner

Together, We Create Lasting Impact

We are grateful to our valued donors, development partners, and supporters whose trust and collaboration help us implement meaningful initiatives and create sustainable positive change in the communities we serve.

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Voices That Inspire Our Work

Hear from our beneficiaries, partners, and community members whose experiences reflect the positive impact of our initiatives and inspire us to continue working toward a better and more inclusive future.