Agricultural Award

In recognition of his visionary leadership and transformative impact on the agricultural sector, Kazi Ashraful Hasan, Founder and Executive Director of the Society Development Committee (SDC), has been awarded the prestigious City Group–Prothom Alo Agriculture Award 2024 in the “Best Agricultural Innovation” category.

Food Security
Climate-Resilient & Sustainable Agriculture

SDC promotes climate-resilient, resource-efficient safe vegetable and banana production through different initiatives which promote eco-friendly technologies, value addition, market linkages, circular economy and financial inclusion to enhance farmers’ profitability.

Women Empowerment

To drive women’s economic independence, SDC empowers them through specialized training, financial inclusion, and targeted grants across diverse sectors—from livestock rearing and homestead farming to agro-processing and micro-enterprises (handicrafts, beauty parlor, etc.).

WASTE TO ENERGY
Shaping Cleaner Cities

iTo combat urban pollution caused by indiscriminate dumping, SDC provides comprehensive household waste collection services across the Faridpur, Barguna, Chapainawabganj, and Shibganj municipalities. We champion the circular economy by converting collected organic waste into bio-fertilizer and transforming discarded plastics into pyrolysis oil.

EDUCATION FOR ALL

Empowering the next generation, SDC offers free primary education across 18 schools for disadvantaged children. We blend academic learning with sports, cultural, and creative extracurriculars to nurture young talents and build a brighter future.

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ACCESS TO FINANCE

Why SDC is Different From
Others

Expanding Financial Access, Transforming Lives SDC’s Access to Finance (A2F) program empowers women and underserved communities through inclusive microfinance. Since 1988, it has supported income generation, asset building, and sustainable livelihoods across Bangladesh.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Through strategic partnerships and community-driven initiatives, SDC delivers sustainable solutions that advance social equity, economic growth, and environmental resilience.

Livelihood

Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

Creating Sustainable Income Opportunities Empowering farmers, entrepreneurs, and low-income households through microfinance, value chain development, skills training, and financial inclusion initiatives.

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Community

Social Development & Community Wellbeing

Building Inclusive and Resilient Communities Improving lives through poverty reduction, social protection, women’s empowerment, adolescent development, elderly care, and community-based support services.

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Environment

Climate, Environment & WASH

Advancing Sustainable and Healthy Environments Promoting waste management, sanitation, clean energy, climate resilience, environmental conservation, and access to safe water for all.
Strengthening resilience against climate change through innovative solutions.

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About Us

Our Journey Through The Years Lives

Founded in 1988, SDC Bangladesh has evolved from a grassroots initiative into one of Bangladesh’s leading development organizations, working tirelessly to create sustainable change and reaching communities across the country.

At SDC, we believe every individual deserves dignity, equal opportunity, and the chance to build a better future — regardless of their background, location, or circumstances. Through innovation, inclusion, and community-driven development, we continue striving for a more equitable and empowered Bangladesh.

2005 — The Beginning

Founded with a vision for sustainable community development, starting operations with just 10 dedicated volunteers in Faridpur.

2010 — Expanding Our Reach

Successfully expanded programs across 20 districts of Bangladesh, empowering communities through inclusive development initiatives.

2018 — International Recognition

Earned recognition as a trusted partner of the United Nations, strengthening our commitment to impactful humanitarian and development work.

2023 — Creating Lasting Impact

Reached a milestone of impacting over 500,000 lives, with active operations now spanning all 64 districts of Bangladesh.

Lives We Changed

Through SDC, What Changes Life

A New Star in the Rural Economy through Nursery Business: Sohel Molla

Sohel Molla, a young man from Faridpur, once dreamed of moving abroad. Today, he has created an inspiring example of success right in his own village. With the support of SDC, he has become a successful agricultural entrepreneur by producing soil seedlings using cocopeat (soilless cultivation).

Stitching Dreams into Reality: Rabiul’s Entrepreneurial Success Story

Once struggling to support his elderly parents, Rabiul Islam Awal from Faridpur turned adversity into opportunity through determination and entrepreneurship. Starting with a single sewing machine financed by an SDC loan, he built a successful garment business that now provides employment.

From Struggles to Success: The Inspiring Journey of Shahana Akter Khushi

Shahana Akter Khushi, from Faridpur, turned from a housewife into a successful entrepreneur through determination and resilience. Despite early marriage, financial hardship, and her husband’s serious accident, she never gave up. With support from SDC and her own effort.

Rising from the Shadows: The Unstoppable Journey of Nasima Begum

In the remote town of Faridpur, where hope often seemed a distant dream, a remarkable woman and a sanitation worker of municipality named Nasima Begum, defied the odds and became a beacon of light for her community. Born into the grips of poverty and societal neglect, Nasima’s life was a relentless struggle against the tides of adversity.

From Ruin to Resilience: Akhiruzzaman’s Journey of Reinvention

Akhiruzzaman, a small entrepreneur from Faridpur, turned adversity into opportunity through determination and resilience. After losing his clothing business due to an eviction drive and later suffering heavy losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, he faced significant financial challenges. With support from SDC and the RAISE.

From Moonlit Dreams to Threads of Triumph

Beneath the vast sky of dreams, countless untold stories quietly bloom amidst hardship and hope. Where poverty casts long shadows, courage often shines like moonlight through the darkness. This is the story of a woman who stitched together a future from threads of determination. A journey woven with sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering faith in a better tomorrow.

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Agricultural Award

Food Security
Climate-Resilient & Sustainable Agriculture

Women Empowerment

WASTE TO ENERGY
Shaping Cleaner Cities

EDUCATION FOR ALL

Why SDC is Different From
Others