Our Work
Six thematic areas, delivered across 7 districts of Bangladesh.
IRDC is a delivery organisation. Each area below describes what we do and what has been recorded against it. Where a figure is stated, it is stated because it was measured.
Health & Family Planning
Providing essential medical services, maternal and child health care, and family planning education to rural and underserved populations across Bangladesh.
Recorded activity
- 20,000+ individuals reached through health education campaigns
- Community health clinics established in rural areas
- Mobile medical units deployed to remote communities
Water & Sanitation
Ensuring access to safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation facilities, while educating communities on proper hygiene practices to prevent disease.
Recorded activity
- 15 new community-based safe water systems installed
- 10,000+ households with access to clean drinking water
- 200 sanitary latrines constructed in rural schools and homes
- 5,000+ community members trained in hygiene practices
Environmental Sustainability
Promoting climate resilience, social forestry, and renewable energy to protect natural resources and build environmentally sustainable communities.
Recorded activity
- 50,000 trees planted in deforested areas
- 2,000 farmers trained on climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture
- 500 households provided with solar energy solutions
Women Empowerment & Gender Equality
Empowering women through skills training, micro-credit, cooperative development, and gender sensitization programs to build a more equitable society.
Recorded activity
- 20 women's cooperatives established with micro-credit access
- 1,500 women received vocational skills training
- Gender sensitization workshops conducted in rural communities
Disability Rehabilitation & Inclusion
Supporting persons with disabilities through mobility aids, physiotherapy, vocational training, inclusive education, and awareness campaigns against stigma.
Recorded activity
- 300 persons with disabilities received support services
- Teachers trained and school environments adapted for inclusive education
- Community campaigns conducted to combat stigma and discrimination
Socio-Economic Development
Strengthening livelihoods through micro-credit programs, market access projects, and community infrastructure development to reduce poverty.
Recorded activity
- 500 small entrepreneurs provided with micro-credit support
- Market access facilitated for rural producers through cooperatives
- Community infrastructure improved in rural areas
Fund a programme
Each area can be funded independently or as part of an integrated district programme, with budgets and reporting agreed in advance.