Over the years, BUS has successfully implemented more than 25 government and donor-supported projects focusing on:

• Climate change adaptation and disaster resilience

• Women and adolescent empowerment

• Child protection and child marriage prevention

• Education and non-formal learning initiatives

• Livelihood development and poverty reduction

• WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) interventions

• Community health and nutrition

• Human rights and social justice

• Emergency humanitarian response and rehabilitation

BUS places special emphasis on protecting adolescent girls and vulnerable women from child marriage, gender-based violence, exploitation, trafficking, and social discrimination. Through community awareness campaigns, adolescent groups, life-skills education, parental engagement, and economic empowerment initiatives, BUS works to create safer and more inclusive communities where girls can continue their education, develop leadership skills, and participate in decision-making processes with dignity and confidence.

The coastal communities where BUS operates continue to face severe challenges, including river erosion, landlessness, unemployment, unsafe sanitation, lack of access to education and healthcare, food insecurity, and forced migration to urban slums. Women and children are disproportionately affected by these crises, often becoming victims of early marriage, child labor, abuse, and social exploitation.

In response to these realities, BUS adopts an integrated, community-driven approach that combines humanitarian assistance, resilience-building, capacity development, and sustainable livelihood support. The organization strongly believes that empowering women, adolescents, and vulnerable families is essential for long-term social transformation and poverty reduction.

Head Office:

Kagashura, Amirganj Bazar

Barishal Sadar, Barishal, Bangladesh

Operational Areas:

Barishal Division and other districts of Bangladesh

Legal Status:

• NGO Affairs Bureau Registration No: 2775, Date: March 25, 2013

• Department of Social Services Registration No: Bori/603/99, Date: September 28, 1999

• Department of Women Affairs Registration No: Bori/542/16, Date: September 03, 2016

• Department of Youth Registration No: Bori- 186/2010, Date: August 17, 2010

Vision:

A society free from exploitation, inequality, and oppression where every individual can live in peace, dignity, justice, and harmony while exercising their rightful opportunities and participation in society.

Mission:

To empower poor and vulnerable people, especially women, adolescents, and marginalized communities, through capacity building, education, sustainable livelihood opportunities, social protection, local resource mobilization, and rights-based development initiatives implemented by skilled, experienced, and committed professionals.

Core Values:

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Inclusion

• Participation

• Transparency

• Gender Equality

• Humanitarian Principles

Governance Structure:

Barisal Unnyon Sangstha (BUS) is governed by an Executive Committee which full of experienced professionals, development practitioners, educators, and social leaders. BUS is governed by a 7-member Executive Committee elected in accordance with the organization’s constitution for a three-year term.

The Executive Committee is responsible for providing strategic direction, policy guidance, financial oversight, and ensuring organizational accountability and compliance with requirements. Day-to-day operations are managed by the Executive Director and management team under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Committee, ensuring a clear separation between governance and management functions.

Human Resources:

BUS maintains a multidisciplinary team including:

• Program Management Staff

• Finance and Administration Personnel

• Monitoring and Evaluation Officers

• Community Mobilizers

• Disaster Response Volunteers

• Technical Consultants

Technical Expertise:

BUS has expertise in:

• Humanitarian Response

• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

• Climate Change Adaptation

• Education

• WASH

• Livelihood Development

• Social Protection

• Child Protection & Child marriage prevention

• Community Resilience

• Capacity Building

Humanitarian Capacity:

BUS maintains:

• Rapid response volunteers

• Community-based networks

• Local government coordination mechanisms

• Emergency assessment capability

• Beneficiary registration systems

• Distribution management systems

• Monitoring and reporting mechanisms

Accountability and Safeguarding:

BUS has adopted:

• Child Safeguarding Policy

• Gender Equality Policy

• Anti-Harassment Policy

• Code of Conduct

• Complaint Response Mechanism

• Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) practices

Financial Management:

BUS follows:

• Annual external audits

• Financial control procedures

• Procurement policy

• Asset management procedures

• Donor compliance standards

Partnership Experience:

BUS has collaborated with:

• Government Departments

• National NGOs

• International NGOs

• Community-Based Organizations

• Educational Institutions

• Private Sector Stakeholders

Future Commitment:

BUS remains committed to delivering quality humanitarian and development interventions that strengthen resilience, reduce vulnerability, and improve the well-being of vulnerable populations across Bangladesh.