Kaunia, Rangpur, Bangladesh | +88 01713 758226 | DYD Reg. Rangpur-131, Kaunia-22
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KYSDO
Kaunia Youth & Social Development Organization
Established 05 February 2016

Youth-led change for a
resilient Bangladesh

KYSDO is a non-profit, voluntary and non-political development organization working in education, health, climate action, livelihoods and humanitarian response with the communities of Kaunia, Rangpur.

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KYSDO honoured as Best Youth Organization
Recognition
Best Youth Organization of the Year — Upazila Administration, Kaunia
7
Active programme areas
33
Staff — 21 women, 12 men
10
SDGs contributed to
2016
Serving Kaunia, Rangpur since
01 / Who we are

A participatory, rights-based approach

KYSDO works to empower youth, women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities and marginalized communities — with the goal of building a just, inclusive, environmentally sustainable and resilient society, aligned with national development priorities and the SDGs.

Vision

A just, inclusive, climate-resilient and prosperous Bangladesh where every individual enjoys equal access to quality education, healthcare, security, dignity and sustainable livelihoods.

Mission

To empower individuals and communities by strengthening youth leadership, quality education, health and well-being, climate resilience, skills, women's empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.

Core values
Integrity Transparency Accountability Human dignity Equality & inclusion Gender equality Participatory development Volunteerism Innovation Environmental responsibility
02 / What we do

Seven programmes, one community

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Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability

Climate awareness seminars, World Environment Day tree plantation, conservation drives and youth-led climate action.

CAESP

Youth Leadership & Community Engagement

Leadership training, national day observance, sports and cultural programmes, volunteer mobilization.

YLCEP

Education Support & Literacy Promotion

Education grants, recognition of meritorious students, school bags and winter clothing for learners at risk of dropping out.

ESLPP

Community Health, Nutrition & WASH

Free eye care, maternal and child nutrition, courtyard meetings on family planning and reproductive health.

CHNWP

Sustainable Livelihoods & Food Security

Safe agricultural input distribution for livelihood development and local employment generation.

SLFSP

Humanitarian Assistance & Emergency Response

COVID-19 response, emergency food and cash assistance, winter clothing for older persons, disaster response.

HAERP

Volunteerism & Community Service

Voluntary blood donation for critically ill patients, volunteer engagement and community awareness campaigns.

Emergency food assistance distribution
03 / Results so far

Reported outcomes from our project records

161
SSC examinees given educational materials since 2016
BDT 32,500
In education grants to 13 students facing dropout
67
Schoolgirls received winter clothing
47
Primary students received free school bags
80+
Participants at the youth climate change seminar
23
Meritorious SSC students publicly recognised
04 / Leadership

Messages from our leadership

“The true strength of an organization lies not only in the programmes it implements but also in the values it upholds — integrity, accountability, and unwavering commitment to the people it serves.”

Md. Mozammel Haque
Chairman

“Meaningful and lasting change begins at the community level — through inclusive participation, strong local leadership, and collective action.”

Md. Sohel Rana
Founder & Executive Director
Governance
Executive Committee of 09 members; General Body of 27 members
Legal status
Registered with the Directorate of Youth Development, Government of Bangladesh
Accountability
Independent audits, budget monitoring and internal financial controls
MEAL
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning across all programmes
05 / Newsroom

Latest from the field

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seminar photo
05 JUL 2026 · CLIMATE

Youth climate seminar draws 80+ participants in Kaunia

Held at the Upazila Nirbahi Office hall with government offices, teachers and civil society.

tree plantation photo
05 JUN 2025 · ENVIRONMENT

World Environment Day tree plantation campaign

Fruit, timber and medicinal saplings planted with students and youth volunteers.

blood donation photo
ONGOING · VOLUNTEERISM

Voluntary blood donation for critically ill patients

A standing volunteer roster connects donors with families in urgent need.

Volunteer

Join the volunteer roster for climate, education, health and emergency response activities in Kaunia.

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Donate

Support education grants, winter clothing and emergency relief. Every contribution is audited and reported.

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Partner with us

We work with government bodies, NGOs, academic institutions and community organizations. Download our profile.

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SDG alignment

Contributing to 10 Sustainable Development Goals

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