Empowering, Educating, Restoring, and Strengthening Lives.
About Us
Our Story
Since its founding in 1991, Gram Bikash Sangstha (GBS) has been a beacon of hope for the marginalized and underprivileged communities of northern Bangladesh. Rooted in Gabtoli upazila of Bogura District, GBS began its journey with a mission to empower Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and the extremely poor, especially women and girls facing violence and injustice.
Over the years, GBS has expanded its impact across multiple areas — from raising awareness and ensuring legal rights, to providing education, health services, livelihood support, and disaster resilience training. Through microfinance initiatives, vocational training, advocacy, and inclusive development programs, GBS has touched thousands of lives, helping individuals break the cycle of poverty and discrimination.
With a commitment to transparency, good governance, and human dignity, GBS continues to build stronger, more resilient communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
01.
— Our Mission
To uphold rights, restore dignity, and improve the socio-economic status of persons with disabilities, the extremely poor, and the underprivileged through awareness, education, training, economic development, and employment opportunities.
02.
— Our Vision
To build a hunger- and poverty-free society by empowering persons with disabilities, the extreme poor, and the underprivileged, ensuring their rights and promoting good governance.
03.
— Our Objectives
Ensure women’s participation and leadership in development.
Advance gender equality at every level.
Increase literacy through formal and non-formal education.
Improve maternal and child health through awareness and services.
Expand access to safe water and sanitation.
Strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.
Boost economic growth through agriculture and livestock initiatives.
Build strong partnerships with national and international organizations.
Combat HIV/AIDS through education and prevention programs.
Ensure women’s participation and leadership in development.
Advance gender equality at every level.
Increase literacy through formal and non-formal education.
Improve maternal and child health through awareness and services.
Expand access to safe water and sanitation.
Strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.
Boost economic growth through agriculture and livestock initiatives.
Build strong partnerships with national and international organizations.
Combat HIV/AIDS through education and prevention programs.
Our Team
Organogram
Board Members
The present Executive Committee (EC) is formed with 7 committed members of GBS, having long experience of involving in community development activities. The list of members of the EC, for the period from July 2023 to June 2026 is as follows:
