BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self-Development is a Non-profit, Non-political Voluntary Development Organization founded by a group of committed social activists on 4th July 1997 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
BASTOB is registered in Bangladesh with the NGO Affairs Bureau, under the Prime Minister’s Office Societies Act under the Registered of Joint Stock Companies and with Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA).
BASTOB is working with more than 100,000 disadvantaged families in 10 Districts of Bangladesh with its 72 branch offices and 550 staffs.
OUR VISION
BASTOB envisions a peaceful society where disadvantaged people are self-reliant and capable of solving their own problems.
MISSION STATEMENT
BASTOB’s Mission is to ensure socio-economic development and self-reliance of the people while being consistent with organizational sustainability. BASTOB is committed to follow the ideals of people’s participation, institution building, human rights, gender equality, promotion of culture and care for the environment, poverty alleviation and people’s sustainability in achieving its goals.
Taking into consideration the fact that development work is a challenging job which requires the combined efforts of many participants involved in the process, BASTOB always encourages partnership and networking with government and like-minded organizations.
BASTOB has been blessed with experienced, energetic, and dynamic workers and members whoare committed to achieving its goals. It believes in people’s capacity and creativity, and also in participatory management and it is committed to ensure participation at every level.