Village Kumerdugi, P.O. Babur Hat, P.S. Chandpur Sadar, Chandpur, Bangladesh
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“Strengthening capacity for self-help”

Bangladesh Institute of Research & Development (BIRD)

Since 1997, BIRD has empowered rural Bangladesh through microfinance, housing, education, health, and livelihoods — advancing equality, social justice, and human rights.

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Vision

A sustainable, equitable society for all

We respond to changing social realities by developing and applying knowledge that promotes dignity and opportunity for children, youth, women, and vulnerable groups.

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Mission

Work aligned with UN values

We facilitate social development through social work and research, awareness on UN programs, and outreach across local and national levels.

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Established 1997

28+ Years of Community Impact

From microcredit to rural housing, BIRD builds resilience and improves quality of life for thousands of families across Bangladesh.

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Core Values

Honesty • Transparency • Participation

We practice accountability, creativity, gender sensitivity, cost efficiency, and solidarity in everything we do.

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Innovation

Financial & Social Inclusion

Expanding access to rights, health, education, and formal finance while creating rural employment and ensuring shelter security.

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Child & Youth Empowerment

Women & Child Health

Livelihood & Food Security

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

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Join BIRD to build resilient rural communities through microfinance, education, health, and housing. Your time and skills create lasting change.

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Help us keep children in school and healthy with scholarships, supplies, and health services.

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28+ Years of Impact
About BIRD

Empowering rural Bangladesh since 1997

BIRD is a national NGO working at the grassroots to improve quality of life through microfinance, SME development, housing, universal education, community health, environmental protection, and social research.

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Our Mission

Advance UN-aligned social development through programs, research, and outreach nationwide.

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Our Vision

An inclusive society that protects equality, justice, and human rights for all.

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Our Impact

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Together, we can change lives.

Our Core Programs

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Microfinance & Job Creation

Flexible, responsive financial services for the urban and rural poor, including SMEs and women entrepreneurs.

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Rural Housing Development

5,000+ rural houses built for vulnerable families, including fishers — improving safety, dignity, and resilience.

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Nurseries

Non-formal and continuing education, adult literacy, and support to keep every child learning.

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Community Health & WASH

Women & child health, hygiene promotion, safe water, sanitation, and awareness on HIV/AIDS and drug prevention.

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Sustainable Livelihoods & Agriculture

Self-help groups, irrigation, land development, social forestry, nurseries, aquaculture, and farmer training.

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Human Rights & Social Research

Documentation, advocacy, and community mobilization for inclusive, rights-based development.

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Climate & Disaster Resilience

Preparedness, awareness, and support that protect rural households from natural calamities.

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ICT for Rural People

Digital inclusion and skill development to expand access to information, markets, and services.

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Our Completed Projects

Snapshots from BIRD's Work

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Team Work

Sustainable livelihood development

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Winter Relief Distribution

Blankets & warm clothing support

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Women in Dairy Farming

Rural livelihood development

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Education & Child Protection

Non-formal & continuing education

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Your Support Changes Rural Lives

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Community Voices

What People Say About BIRD

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5 Star Rating

Partners and communities appreciate BIRD’s transparency, participation, and measurable impact.

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“BIRD’s microfinance and housing support transformed our community’s ability to plan for the future.”

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Community Member

Chandpur

“Training and health awareness by BIRD helped our children stay in school and thrive.”

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