One of the universally accepted truths is that we are sprawling our environment everyday. But the fact that makes us pessimistic is that most of us are now concerned about this matter. Men become aware of the bad effects of modernization and globalization. In this context to develop a forum related to environment is not an unexpected step.
Keeping in mind the present and real situation of our environment, “Environmental Coping Forum” with a Research Team of Kyoto University, Japan started its journey on September 19, 2008 where 15 Non-Government Organization (NGOs) would work together for the betterment of human race.
As a first step an inventory questioner format was sent to 390 NGOs for primary data collection about NGOs. Of which 116 NGOs return back the questioner. Analysis of data & inference by committee comprising five Japanese & consulting with Society for Social Service (SSS), fifteen (15) NGOs were selected as members of this forum.
We heartily acknowledged the contribution of Society For Social Service (SSS) as they provided necessary support to organize inauguration meeting-cum workshop and also performed the responsibilities of organizing selected NGOs. And Special thanks to Research Team of Kyoto University and Mr. Kazuo Ando for selecting Bangladesh to conduct their Research work.
Aim:
The primary aim of this forum is to work on the coping pattern of the people of Bangladesh with the changing environment and how NGOs are helping them in accelerating their coping mechanism.
Vision:
To ensure sustainable development and improve livelihood by accelerating people’s coping mechanism with environment.
Mission:
To make environment friendly, resilient and adoptable.
To raise awareness of mass people on environment related issues.
To establish network and strengthen collaboration among development organizations.
To improve diversify people’s livelihood status through action oriented program.
On the day of initiation meeting, committee chose five NGOs from members for case studies in a view of geographical condition, vulnerability and areas. The name of the selected areas are - Gaibandha that is northern part, disaster like flood and monga visits every year (SKS Foundation); Haor area (big water body) of Kishorgonj of POPI (People’s Oriented Program Implementation); isolated island Hatia and Nijhum Dwip in working area of DUS (Dwip Unayan Sangstha); Hilly region of Khagrachhari in TMSS (Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha) covering area; river dominated area Barisal, this workshop would be arranged by CHCP (Community Health Care Project), and Basic Development Paretner (BDP) and Barisal Samaj Unnayan Sangstha (BSUS) would provide all out support to CHCP.
Now let us have a look on the profile of the fifteen member NGOs of “Environment Coping Forum”.
Please click Logo-mark or Name of NGO. You can meet the NGOs.
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CHCP
Community Health Care Project
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TMSS
Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha
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SSS
Society for Social Service
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PAPRIPoverty Alleviation Through Participatory Rural Initiatives
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SATU
Social Advancement Through Unity
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JRDS
Joint Rural Development Sangstha
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BDP Basic Development Partners
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BSUS Barisal Samaj Unnayan Sangstha
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IDF Integrated Development Foundation
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UDOY
Akti Samaji Kallyanmulak Protisthan
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POPI
People's Oriented Program Implementation
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