ETU FOUNDATION · BANGLADESH

Building Resilient Communities for a Sustainable Future

ETU Foundation is a non-profit organization advancing inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development across Bangladesh through community-led action and long-term partnerships.

ESG & SDG aligned: Our work integrates environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and accountable governance—contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals across climate-vulnerable and underserved communities.

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ETU Foundation community-led development in Bangladesh
TRUST & ALIGNMENT
ESG-aligned SDG-driven Community-led Evidence-based Transparency-first
Community engagement and participatory development in Bangladesh
WHO WE ARE

A purpose-driven foundation advancing sustainable development in Bangladesh

ETU Foundation is a non-profit organization working to strengthen communities through inclusive development, climate resilience, and accountable governance.

We collaborate with local stakeholders to design practical solutions that are scalable, measurable, and aligned with ESG principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Vision, Mission & Values Governance
Our Focus
Environment
Climate resilience & sustainable resource use
Social
Inclusion, livelihoods & community wellbeing
Governance
Transparency, ethics & accountable delivery
We combine grassroots delivery with strong governance so impact is trusted, measurable, and long-term.
MISSION & THEORY OF CHANGE

We turn community priorities into measurable, long-term impact

Our work is designed around a simple pathway: listen locally, build capacity, deliver solutions, measure outcomes, and strengthen systems so communities can sustain progress.

Our Mission

To empower communities across Bangladesh through inclusive development, climate resilience, and accountable governance—supporting solutions that are locally led, scalable, and aligned with ESG principles and the UN SDGs.

People-first Climate-smart Accountable delivery
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Co-design with communities
Identify priorities, map risks, and build shared ownership.
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Build capacity & local systems
Training, tools, and partnerships to enable delivery.
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Implement practical solutions
Focus on interventions that can scale responsibly.
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Measure outcomes & improve
Track results, learn fast, and refine continuously.
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Strengthen governance & sustainability
Ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term resilience.
Aligned with ESG pillars (Environment, Social, Governance) and SDG-linked impact measurement.
WHAT WE DO

Driving sustainable change through people, planet, and policy

Our work focuses on integrated solutions that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and build resilient systems for long-term development.

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Climate & Environment

Promoting climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection, and nature-based solutions at the community level.

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Community Empowerment

Strengthening local leadership, inclusion, skills development, and participatory decision-making.

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Governance & Accountability

Supporting transparent institutions, data-informed policy, and accountable service delivery.

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Research & Innovation

Generating evidence, testing innovations, and scaling models that deliver measurable impact.

OUR IMPACT

Measurable outcomes. Meaningful change.

Our work focuses on delivering tangible results that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and build long-term resilience.

25+
Community Projects Supported
10K+
People Reached
8
Districts Engaged
12+
Active Partnerships
Impact data is updated annually through monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.
FEATURED PROJECTS

Practical initiatives built with communities

We design and support projects that are locally led, measurable, and aligned with ESG principles and SDG targets. Below are a few focus initiatives—more details are available on the Projects page.

Climate-resilient livelihoods and agriculture
Environment SDG 13 SDG 2

Climate Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods

Supporting climate-smart practices, risk awareness, and sustainable income opportunities to strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities.

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Community training and empowerment
Social SDG 4 SDG 5

Community Empowerment & Capacity Building

Enabling inclusive participation through training, leadership development, and local systems support for long-term community ownership.

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Governance and transparency systems
Governance SDG 16 ESG

Transparency & Accountable Delivery

Strengthening governance through reporting standards, ethical practices, and measurable performance—building trust with communities and stakeholders.

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GET INVOLVED

Let’s build resilient communities—together

ETU Foundation works with individuals, volunteers, local institutions, and aligned organizations to deliver community-led solutions. If you share our commitment to ESG-aligned, SDG-driven development, we welcome your support.

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Ways to contribute
Collaborate on projects
Co-design and implement field initiatives aligned with SDGs.
Support skills & capacity
Training, mentoring, and local systems strengthening.
Strengthen transparency
Help us improve reporting, monitoring, and accountability.
Note: We do not claim affiliations we don’t have. Our credibility comes from transparent work and measurable outcomes.
HOW WE WORK

A clear process—from community insight to accountable delivery

We follow a practical, field-tested approach that prioritizes participation, measurable outcomes, and transparency at every stage.

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Listen & Assess
Community consultation, needs mapping, and climate / livelihood risk assessment.
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Co-design Solutions
Develop locally led solutions with clear roles, safeguards, and success indicators.
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Implement & Support
Field delivery, capacity building, and hands-on support to ensure quality execution.
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Measure & Learn (MEL)
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning to track progress and improve continuously.
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Report Transparently
Publish outcomes and governance updates so stakeholders can trust the work.
Safeguarding & Inclusion

We prioritize safe participation, dignity, and inclusion—especially for women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

Governance & Accountability

Clear decision-making, documentation, and ethical standards to protect trust and ensure responsible delivery.

Impact Measurement

Simple, practical indicators aligned with ESG pillars and SDG-linked outcomes—measured and improved over time.

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FIELD STORIES

Real moments from our work on the ground

These images reflect real community engagement, learning, and local leadership supported by ETU Foundation.

Students & their Parents receiving treatment from the Doctor of Health Camp in the School
Students & their Parents receiving treatment from the Doctor of Health Camp in the School
HIV-AIDS Prevention Project Orientation Meeting
HIV-AIDS Prevention Project Orientation Meeting
Education Project Orientation Session with stakeholders
Education Project Orientation Session with stakeholders
Kids Students with Teacher are playing in front of their School Play Ground
Kids Students with Teacher are playing in front of their School Play Ground
Children learners receiving Prize from Government Education Officer who attended as Chief Guest
Children learners receiving Prize from Government Education Officer who attended as Chief Guest
A Guardian of a Disable Person Receiving Bank Cheque as Financial support under Disable Rehabilitation Program
A Guardian of a Disable Person Receiving Bank Cheque as Financial support under Disable Rehabilitation Program
School Teacher is conducting class session with Kids Students in the school class room
School Teacher is conducting class session with Kids Students in the school class room
FIELD HIGHLIGHTS

Stories from the field—real people, real progress

We share practical, community-led highlights to show what is happening on the ground—without corporate language and without exaggeration.

Climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods in Satkhira
Satkhira Climate resilience SDG 13

Climate Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods

In coastal communities, people face salinity, cyclone risks, and livelihood uncertainty. Our field sessions focus on practical adaptation—community planning, resilient practices, and locally viable income pathways.

Small changes in practice can protect a season’s income—and reduce risk for the next one.
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Community empowerment and capacity building session in Satkhira
Satkhira Capacity building SDG 5

Community Empowerment & Capacity Building

Capacity building is not a one-time training. We focus on confidence, participation, and local leadership— especially for women and youth—so communities can sustain progress beyond a single project cycle.

When people understand the process, they can lead it—together.
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Community meeting on transparency and accountable delivery in a coastal area
Satkhira Accountability SDG 16

Transparency & Accountable Delivery

Trust grows when communities can see decisions, roles, and progress clearly. We use open discussion, simple documentation, and shared updates—so accountability is local, not distant.

Transparency is not a statement—it’s a habit in how work gets done.
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CONTACT

Let’s connect for collaboration and support

If you would like to partner, volunteer, or support an ESG-aligned, SDG-driven initiative, please reach out. We respond as quickly as possible.

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Email
info@etufoundation.org
Phone
+880 96 9715 3101
Location
Bangladesh (Field-based operations)
For transparency and credibility, we avoid claiming partnerships we do not have. We build trust through field work, documentation, and measurable outcomes.
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