Project
Sl # Project title Project area Period Donor 01 Sandipwan Inclusive School Narsingdi 1990 to till date Own fund/ GoB assistance, support from community elites and Japanese Friendship Support 02 Capacity Building of Elected Women UP Members Narsingdi 2002 to 2006 PRIP Trust 03 Promoting Rights of Cobbler Community (PRCC): Dhaka City Corporation 2021 to
Goal
To mobilize the majority of people to become self-confident and self-reliant, creating awareness for a decent and meaningful life, and transforming them into productive forces in society.
Vision
To organize distressed men, women, and disabled individuals into groups for participatory self-reliance, promoting a society that ensures political, social, and economic empowerment for disadvantaged citizens.
Mission
To create a sustainable institution of organized groups of men and women to exercise social, and economic rights. GBSS aims to enable these groups to become independent and fulfill their moral obligations toward their family, society, and state.
All Projects
Sl # Project title Project area Period Donor 01 Sandipwan Inclusive School Narsingdi 1990 to till date Own fund/ GoB assistance, support from community elites and Japanese Friendship Support 02 Capacity Building of Elected Women UP Members Narsingdi 2002 to 2006 PRIP Trust 03 Promoting Rights of Cobbler Community (PRCC): Dhaka City Corporation 2021 to
Breaking Barriers with Lokokendra
Lokokendra, a forum for adolescents established by GBSS, has been instrumental in reducing social discrimination and promoting awareness on critical issues like child marriage, dowry, and women’s rights. One inspiring story is of a young girl from a rural village who joined Lokokendra. Through the forum, she received education on reproductive health, sanitation, and her
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Environmental Conservation and Community Empowerment
GBSS’s nursery program has not only contributed to environmental conservation but also empowered local communities. One such story is of a farmer who received training and saplings from GBSS’s nursery. He learned about sustainable farming practices, including homestead gardening and organic vegetable cultivation. With GBSS’s support, he started growing fresh, pesticide-free vegetables, which improved his
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Empowering Women Through Skill Development
GBSS has been a beacon of hope for marginalized women in rural and urban areas. One such story is of a group of women from a remote village who were trained in tailoring and handicrafts through GBSS’s skill development programs. These women, who once struggled to make ends meet, are now running their own small
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Livelihood Strengthening for Families with Disabilities
GBSS has also made a significant impact on families with disabled members. One such family, struggling to make ends meet, received skill-based training in livestock rearing and homestead gardening through GBSS’s livelihood programs. With the organization’s support, they started a small poultry farm and began growing vegetables in their backyard. This not only increased their
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