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Nari Unnayan Foundation-NUF

• Head Office: Village: Shuarol, PO: Atomor(Sachar), Upazila: Kachua, District Chandpur, Bangladesh. • Liaison Office: 16/19 Lion Hati, Trimohani, Khilgoan, Dhaka-1219, Bangladesh., Bangladesh
Joined April 2026

"Advancing gender equality and youth-led justice in Bangladesh through institutional resilience, community advocacy, and sustainable development."

Presence in: Bangladesh
Focus: Gender-based violence

Nari Unnayan Foundation (NUF) is a grassroots non-governmental organization in Bangladesh, dedicated to fostering an equitable and resilient society since 2004. Our mission focuses on the holistic empowerment of women and the advancement of youth justice through strategic advocacy, institutional development, and community-led initiatives.

Legal Status & Credentials: NUF maintains full compliance with national regulatory frameworks. Our key registrations include:

  • Directorate of Women Affairs (DWA): Reg. No-ZMBKK/Chand-68/2005.

  • Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP): Affiliation No. 03 (2018).

  • Joyeeta Foundation (Ministry of Women and Child Affairs): Reg. #10100072 (2023).

  • Bangladesh Election Commission: Registered NGO Election Observer (Reg. No. 13, 2023).

Our Impact & Expertise: We specialize in addressing the intersecting challenges of gender inequality and climate vulnerability. NUF works extensively in riverine and disaster-prone regions, implementing projects that promote climate-smart livelihoods and strengthen the resilience of marginalized populations. We believe sustainable change requires robust local governance; thus, we prioritize building the capacity of community-based organizations and maintaining transparent institutional frameworks.

Youth-Led Advocacy: A core pillar of our work is empowering the next generation. Through initiatives like “Project INVINCIBLE,” we enable young people to lead climate security and social justice dialogues. We bridge the gap between grassroots needs and policy-making by maintaining strong collaborations with local government administrations and international partners.

Our approach is data-driven and results-oriented, utilizing structured project management tools and logical frameworks. At NUF, we are committed to upholding civic freedoms and creating inclusive spaces where women and youth can exercise their rights, secure justice, and lead their communities toward a sustainable future.