Samaj Kalyan O Unnayan Shangstha (SKUS)

Samaj Kalyan O Unnayan Shangstha (SKUS) is a women-headed, non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization established in 1995 with a mission to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginalized and vulnerable populations in Bangladesh. Over the years, SKUS has built a reputation as a rights-based organization advocating for the empowerment of the underprivileged communities. The organization is registered with multiple national authorities, including the NGO Affairs Bureau, and holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). SKUS has been active in forging partnerships with government, national, and international development agencies and other NGOs, demonstrating its capacity to implement large-scale, multifaceted development and humanitarian projects. SKUS’s initiatives are designed to empower disadvantaged groups, enhance self-sufficiency, and foster community resilience through services in Education, Protection, Gender equality, Emergency Rohingya Response, MHPSS, GBV, PSEA, livelihood, Technical and vocational training, health, sanitation, and more. The organization uses a rights-based, community-driven approach, aiming for long-term socio-economic improvements in the lives of the vulnerable. *Note: SKUS maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (SEAH), or child abuse. All staff members are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity in accordance with the organization’s Safeguarding Policy, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Policy, and Code of Conduct. We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic background.*