Education & Awareness
Supporting learning, awareness and opportunities that help individuals and communities develop knowledge and skills.
Learn MoreChittra Development Center works with communities to promote development, opportunity, dignity and a better quality of life.


Chittra Development Center is committed to working alongside communities to support development, improve quality of life and create opportunities for people.
Our approach focuses on participation, inclusion and practical community initiatives. We believe sustainable progress grows when people take part in shaping their own future.
Our areas of work focus on community needs, sustainable livelihoods and access to essential services and opportunities.
Supporting learning, awareness and opportunities that help individuals and communities develop knowledge and skills.
Learn MorePromoting access to safe drinking water, sanitation awareness and improved community water management.
Learn MoreEncouraging environmental awareness, home gardening and responsible natural resource management.
Learn MoreSupporting livelihood development, fisheries activities and practical opportunities for community income generation.
Learn MoreEncouraging participation, cooperation and access to opportunities for stronger and more resilient communities.
Learn MoreSupporting community initiatives that aim to improve wellbeing, inclusion and access to essential services.
Learn MoreMeaningful development is built through cooperation, local knowledge and practical solutions that respond to community priorities.
Understand community needs and local priorities.
Work together with communities and partners.
Support practical initiatives and opportunities.
Encourage sustainable and lasting progress.
Explore selected areas of work and historical initiatives associated with community development.

Initiatives that encourage community participation, awareness and access to development opportunities.

Supporting inclusive participation and opportunities for individuals and community groups.

Activities related to environmental awareness, gardening, forestry and sustainable resource management.
Historical project information based on the activity list provided.
| No. | Project / Activity | Partner / Funding Agency | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Third Fisheries Project (TFP) | World Bank, Bangladesh Government and DFID | 1995–1997 |
| 2 | IFADEP-SP-2 | European Union, Bangladesh Government and ADB | 1997–1999 |
| 3 | Arsenic Mitigation | Japan (as recorded in the supplied list) | 1997–2002 |
| 4 | Water & Sanitation | NGO Forum | 1996–1997 |
| 5 | Birth Registration | Narail Paurashova | 2001–2002 |
| 6 | Drinking Water Supply & Management | Narail Paurashova | 2001–2006 |
| 7 | Forestry Sector Project | Bangladesh Government and ADB | 2004–2007 |
| 8 | Home Gardening Program | SDC | 2005–2007 |
| 9 | South West Area Integrated Water Resources Planning & Management Project | Bangladesh Government, Royal Netherlands Government and ADB | 2009–2013 |
| 10 | Fish Farmers Development | USAID I-PRICE | 2012– (end date not supplied) |
| 11 | Networking Project | Bangladesh Government | 2009–2014 |
| 12 | VGD Program | Bangladesh Government | 2013–2014 |
| 13 | Maternal Allowance Project | Bangladesh Government | 2014 |
Share community experiences, project updates and stories that highlight the work and aspirations of the people we serve.

Community participation and cooperation help identify local priorities and build practical development solutions.
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Environmental awareness and responsible use of natural resources can contribute to long-term community wellbeing.
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Inclusive development begins when people participate in decisions and initiatives that affect their communities.
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