Our Programs
- Poor Mother Pregnancy Period Vata Training Program
- Disable Development Program-IGA
- Technical and Vocational Education Training
- Lactating Mother Training Program
- Economic Empowerment of Poor Fisherman
- Arsenic Free Water Supply Program
- Promoting Youth Civic Engagement in Local Democracy
- Women’s Empowerment & Leadership especially SRHR and GVB
- Water and Sanitation Program
- Legal Assistance for Survivors of Violence Program
- Legal Aid Support for GBV Survivors
Capacity Development
NUF Vocational Training Center: This center has been providing a range of vocational training courses recognized by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) since 2013. Its primary aim is to equip young individuals with technical skills and financial knowledge essential for sustainable livelihoods. It has its own campus in office Campus, equipped with all the necessary support. The center focuses on imparting skills highly demanded in the job market, such as Computer Office Application, Dress Making & Tailoring, Beautification and Block-Batik. The organization actively encourages self-employment and provides support beyond training. NUF is here to assist the trainees in securing suitable employment or offering loans to start their own businesses. NUF wishes the potential trainees to feel confident about their career prospects and the opportunities that await them. Maintenance tailored to market needs. Upon completion of the training, certified participants receive assistance in job placement, whether in wage-based employment or self-employment. The overall goal of this center is to enhance trainees’ and their families’ financial capacity and quality of life while fostering human dignity through skill development and employment opportunities.
Together Against SRHR and GBV
Nari Unnayan Foundation (NUF) works “Together Against SRHR and GBV” by empowering women, adolescents, and marginalized communities with knowledge, protection, and voice. NUF promotes comprehensive SRHR awareness, access to safe services, and informed decision-making for girls and young women, while simultaneously engaging communities, youth leaders, and local institutions to prevent and respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Through capacity development, community mobilization, counseling support, and advocacy for rights and justice, NUF builds safer and more equitable spaces where women and girls can thrive free from violence and stigma.
Picture: Community Meeting for Gender Based Violence Against Women 26 Nov.2025
Legal Assistance for Survivors of Violence Program
Program Overview:
Nari Unnayan Foundation provides community-based legal assistance to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly women and adolescent girls in Kachua and Hajiganj Upazila. Our goal is to ensure access to justice, protection, and legal awareness for vulnerable women.
Our Key Activities:
- Free legal consultation for GBV survivors
- Assistance in filing General Diary (GD) and legal complaints
- Referral support to professional lawyers
- Court follow-up and case guidance
- Family mediation (where appropriate and safe)
- Awareness sessions on women’s legal rights
Impact (2023–2025):
- 10+ survivors received legal consultation
- 15+ General Diaries filed with police support
- 6 ongoing legal cases supported
- 10+ women reached through legal awareness session
Confidentiality Statement:
To ensure the safety and dignity of survivors, identifiable photographs and personal details are not published publicly. Anonymous case documentation and activity records are available upon request.
Legal Aid Support for GBV Survivors
Case Study-Survivor A (Age 19, Kachua, Chandpur):
She faced domestic violence and was denied financial support. Our organization supported her to file a General Diary (GD) and connected her with a legal aid lawyer. The case is now under legal review, and she is currently living safely with family support.
Background
In October 2025, a 30-year-old married woman from Kachua Upazila, Chandpur District (referred to here as Survivor A to protect her identity) was facing ongoing physical violence in her marital home. She had completed primary education up to Grade 5 and was financially dependent on her husband.
The Challenge
For nearly three years, Survivor A endured repeated physical abuse. Due to social stigma, limited education, and lack of awareness about legal rights, she remained silent and did not seek formal support. The violence continued to affect her physical safety and emotional well-being.
Our Intervention
Our organization learned about the situation through local community members. After conducting a confidential home visit and assessment, we provided:
- Immediate counseling and legal awareness
- Assistance in filing a General Diary (GD) at the local police station
- Mediation support with safety monitoring
We ensured that all actions prioritized her safety and dignity.
Outcome
Following legal intervention and community-level mediation, the abusive behavior stopped. The case was resolved at the local level with documented warning and monitoring. Survivor A is now living in a safer and more stable environment.
Impact
This case demonstrates the importance of timely legal support and community-based intervention in preventing continued domestic violence. Access to legal assistance empowered Survivor A to assert her rights and secure her safety.
Confidentiality Note
To protect the safety and dignity of survivors, names and identifiable details have been changed. Documentation is available upon request for authorized partners.