PROGRAMS
Programme implemented by SDS in 2007

SDS implemented its all programmes by two major sectors; these are 1. Programme sectors and 2. Micro finance sectors. Rather than that Administration & finance, Audit and HR sectors always provide necessary support to these two sectors for smooth functioning of activities.

During the period 2007 SDS implemented 5 (Five) major Programmes.
Women Empowerment through Micro Credit Program (WECP)
SDS has been implementing a Project titled “Women Empowerment through Micro Credit Program” that has been designed to empower the women through micro credit support. PKSF is the funding agency of the Project. It is being implemented in six different programs. A total of 89 unions of 12 Upazilas in Shariatpur, Madaripur, Gopalganj and Faridpur district have been selected as the area of operation under the project. The women empowerment through Micro Credit Project is being implemented effectively and efficiently with active participation of the target beneficiaries.
River Basin Programme
The River Basin Programme supported by Oxfam-GB since 1998. Every year the char dwellers face severe flood devastation that makes them more vulnerable resulting increase in their misery and poverty. The people face severe vulnerability caused by disruption, food security and lack of adequate basic services.
Capacity Building of Ultra Poor (CUP) Project for Riverain Community
The Capacity Building of Ultra Poor (CUP) Project, funded by Oxfam Novib, has been designed for the ultra poor people, with particular focus on women, of the charlands of Shariatpur and Chandpur districts aiming at improving livelihood situation of the targeted families. Main components of the Project include
mobilization, awareness raising, advocacy, promotion of livelihood, disaster preparedness and non-formal primary education.
Voter Awareness Program (VAP): Election Working Group (EWG)
The Voter Awareness Program, funded by The Asia Foundation, is under way in 91 unions of 12 Upazilas of Shariatpur, Madaripur and Faridpur districts. The objectives of the Project are to create awareness among the people of the Project area about the roles and rights of them in the national and local level elections.
Amader School Project (ASP)
This is a Concern Worldwide; Bangladesh assisted Project with area coverage of Bhedergonj Upazila of Shariatpur district. Target group: 1. Pro poor students, 2. poor performing students, 3. members of school managing committee, 4. pro poor mother and parent teacher association of the selected schools.
SDS Academy
The contribution of education behind the evolvement of human civilization followed by social
and economic development of the modern era can, in no way, be ignored. SDS has always
believed that education can play a greater contributory role towards building a healthier nation
by broadening vision, enriching knowledge base and widening outlook of the people.
Click Project
Ahead of every development initiative there are some broad and/or specific objectives. The activities of the Program/Project encompass those objectives in order to achieve its ultimate goal.
Renewable Energy
Energy plays a very significant and diversified role in the development of human civilization.
Renewable energy is becoming more and more popular as it is environment friendly, cost
effective and is suitable to small, off grid applications sometimes in the rural and remote areas
where energy is generally crucial for any sort of development.
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