“We the people who build our community”
Poverty free just society.
To promote wellbeing of marginalized and disadvantaged community people (children, youth, women and men) through holistic development approach.
About SUS
| Organization | SUS, Satkhira — Non-Government Development Organization |
|---|---|
| Social Welfare Registration | Satkhira/17/85, dated November 5, 1985 |
| NGO Affairs Bureau | 460, dated April 10, 1991 (Renewal June 27, 2021) |
| Micro Credit Regulatory Authority | 00895-00696-225, dated April 29, 2008 |
Our Values
- SUS believes in the intrinsic dignity and equality of each person regardless of gender, age, religion or political orientation, and values the potential and contribution of program participants, donors, partners and staff.
- SUS constantly endeavors to be responsive and innovative in addressing the needs of beneficiaries and professionals in program implementation.
- SUS recognizes the importance of protecting the environment, strives to be good stewards of entrusted resources, and manages them efficiently.
- SUS values and respects employees' unique qualities, works in teams for successful program implementation, and learns from each other.
- SUS remains faithful to organizational vision, mission and values — honest, transparent, and fair in all dealings.
Objectives
- Improving capacity development of community people on natural resource and eco-system management, and bio-diversity conservation
- Enhancing environment friendly income generating activities for promotion of sustainable livelihood and food security
- Increasing capacity of targeted people on disaster risk reduction, emergency response, climate change adaptation and disaster resilience
- Ensuring access to microfinance services for marginalized community people for socio-economic development
- Promoting gender equity, adolescent development and realization of child rights
- Enhancing quality education of disadvantaged and marginalized children and supporting completion rates
- Supporting capacities for nutrition (especially children), preventive and curative medical care for healthy living
- Promoting diverse income generation opportunities including assistance to value chains for better market access
- Enhancing access to safe water, sanitation and personal hygiene services and practice for underprivileged people
Decision Making Process
Twenty-seven enthusiastic, dynamic and experienced social volunteers of the locality formed the General Body of SUS. The General Body is the supreme authority for policy formulation and proper guidance of the organization. It holds an Annual General Meeting regularly and additional meetings when needed.
The Executive Committee, consisting of 7 members, is elected by the General Body every three years. The Executive Committee abides by the constitution, holds meetings regularly, and executes the plans and policies adopted by the General Body.
The Executive Director is the member secretary of the General Body. He materializes plans and policies with the assistance of an experienced and efficient team, and reports progress and status to the Executive Committee through quarterly meetings.