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.
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.
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 the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
To empower communities across Bangladesh through inclusive development, climate resilience, and accountable governance—supporting solutions that are locally led, scalable, and aligned with the UN SDGs.
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.
Climate & Environment
Promoting climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection, and nature-based solutions at the community level.
Community Empowerment
Strengthening local leadership, inclusion, skills development, and participatory decision-making.
Governance & Accountability
Supporting transparent institutions, data-informed policy, and accountable service delivery.
Research & Innovation
Generating evidence, testing innovations, and scaling models that deliver measurable impact.
Our Track Record
What we've delivered on the ground
Completed, donor-funded projects and the work they left behind. Field figures, not projections.
5
Funded projects delivered
with national and international donors
27,000+
People reached
across five donor-funded projects
568
Sanitary latrines installed
plus 33 safe-water tube wells
10,500
Trees planted
through homestead and community forestation
Coastal Baseline · 2026
We surveyed 1,207 households across coastal Shyamnagar. Here's what we found.
In May 2026 our field team interviewed 1,207 households across the six coastal unions of Shyamnagar: Burigoalini, Atulia, Ramjannagar, Munshiganj, Gabura and Padmapukur. Every interview was GPS-tagged and we photographed conditions at 97% of homes. This is field evidence, not an estimate.
56%
of households have farmland hit by salinity. About one in five reports severe damage and crop failure.
54%
have been displaced at least once by a climate event in the past ten years. 11% are displaced for good.
83%
of homes rely on women to carry the household water, often over long distances.
43%
of households have a sanitary latrine. The rest make do without.
1 in 4
water sources has been tested for salinity in the past year. Most have never been checked.
97.4%
said they would use a community safe-water point if one existed within walking distance.
The full survey, including a detailed assessment of women's health conditions tied to saline water, is available to partners and donors on request.
Request the full findingsOur Projects
What we've delivered, and who funded it
Five completed projects across Satkhira and Dhaka, each backed by a named partner. These are the figures from our own records.
COVID-19 Emergency Free School Food
~1,410
people reached
Emergency free meals for poor schoolchildren and families during the pandemic.
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Awareness
~25,000
people reached
Awareness raising and condom promotion to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Education for Marginalised Working Children
~300
children reached
Non-formal schooling for out-of-school working children in the border and coastal belt.
Disability Development Programme
~40
people reached
Rehabilitation and direct support for persons with disabilities and their families.
Sanitation & Fisheries
~650
people reached
Sanitation improvements and pond-based fish cultivation for household income.
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 community-led, SDG-driven development, we welcome your support.
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.
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.
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.
Let’s connect for collaboration and support
If you would like to partner, volunteer, or support an community-led, SDG-driven initiative, please reach out. We respond as quickly as possible.