BANGLADESH RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Empowering Communities. Building Dignity. Creating Sustainable Futures.

Since 1995, BRED has been working with marginalized communities across Bangladesh to promote rights, inclusion and sustainable change so that everyone can live with dignity and opportunity.

RECOGNIZING POSITIVE CHANGE

Celebrating Leadership. Honouring Impact. Inspiring Communities.

BRED celebrates people and partnerships that help strengthen communities, dignity and opportunity across Bangladesh.

PEOPLE • PARTNERSHIP • PROGRESS

Stronger Together. Building Resilient Communities.

Our teams work alongside communities and partners to turn shared challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.

INCLUSIVE HEALTH & WELLBEING

Healthier Lives. Greater Dignity. Inclusive Communities.

We work to improve access to health, care and essential support, with particular attention to people and communities facing greater barriers.

CLIMATE JUSTICE & RESILIENCE

Adapting Together. Protecting Livelihoods. Building Resilience.

From climate-resilient livelihoods to community-led action, BRED supports people facing environmental and economic challenges.

315,500+People Served
64,000+Male
157,500+Female
94,000+Children
23Districts
06Divisions
BRED team and community members
31+Years of
Working for
Rural Bangladesh
ABOUT BRED

Working With Communities
For a Just and Sustainable Future

Established in 1995, BRED began its journey with a commitment to improving the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities. From humble beginnings, we have grown into a trusted development partner working for rights, equity and sustainable livelihoods across Bangladesh.

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BRED & THE SDGs

Turning Community Action Into Sustainable Development

Our work across education, health, rights, climate resilience, livelihoods and food security contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR SDG FOCUS 17 Goals • One Shared Future
1No Poverty 2Zero Hunger 3Good Health 4Quality Education 5Gender Equality 6Clean Water 8Decent Work 10Reduced Inequality 13Climate Action 16Peace & Justice
A visual overview of the goals most closely connected to BRED's current areas of work.
OUR CONTRIBUTION

Where BRED's Work Connects With the SDGs

We bring together community-led development, rights, resilience and opportunity so that progress in one area can strengthen progress in others.

SDG 4

Education

Expanding learning opportunities and supporting children and young people.

SDG 3 • 5

Health & SRHR

Promoting healthier lives, wellbeing and access to essential rights.

SDG 5 • 10 • 16

Rights & Equality

Advancing dignity, inclusion, justice and gender equality.

SDG 13

Climate Resilience

Strengthening community resilience and sustainable responses to climate risks.

SDG 1 • 8

Sustainable Livelihoods

Creating opportunities for resilient and dignified livelihoods.

SDG 2

Food Security

Supporting food security and social protection for vulnerable communities.

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OUR IMPACT IN ACTION

Stories From The Field

Real stories. Real people. Real change.

Stories From The Field

Moments of impact and change from the communities we work with.

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BRED team and community members

A Bigger Impact

Your support helps us empower communities and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

TransparencyWe are open and honest in everything we do. AccountabilityWe take responsibility and deliver on our promises. InclusivenessWe value diversity and include everyone. Respect for AllWe treat everyone with dignity and respect.
OUR PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Working Together for Greater Impact