About DFBY Foundation
DFBY Foundation is a registered non-profit organization that empowers rural communities in Bangladesh, focuses on healthcare, disaster response, skills training, women’s empowerment, and community development. Together, we build a brighter and more sustainable future.
Vision: We envision a Bangladesh where resilient and empowered communities, with equal opportunities for employment and skill development, can overcome disasters, embrace sustainable practices, and thrive in a healthy, equitable future where women are empowered.
Mission
DFBY Foundation is dedicated to safeguarding and empowering the communities by:
- Building disaster preparedness: Equipping communities with the knowledge and skills to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disasters.
- Promoting environmental sustainability: Fostering responsible practices to protect the environment and mitigate climate change impacts.
- Enhancing social well-being:
- Educating youth: Implementing programs to prevent drug addiction and promote healthy lifestyles in young people.
- Supporting all communities: Partnering with local authorities to ensure access to healthcare and mental and physical well-being resources for all, particularly in rural areas.
- Combating social issues: Working collaboratively to address drug trafficking and sales.
- Creating economic opportunities:
- Disaster response: Mobilizing volunteers to provide immediate relief and support after disasters.
- Sustainable development: Partnering with communities to rebuild infrastructure and livelihoods, with a focus on creating employment opportunities, particularly after disasters.
Objectives
The DFBY Foundation builds a stronger future for Bangladesh’s communities through a multi-pronged approach:
- Develop and deliver disaster preparedness programs accessible to all ages.
- Organize community drills and simulations to practice emergency response procedures.
- Partner with local authorities to strengthen early warning systems.
- Raise awareness about climate change and its consequences.
- Promote sustainable practices like waste reduction, water conservation, and renewable energy use.
- Advocate for climate-friendly policies at local and national levels.
- Implement educational programs focused on preventing drug addiction and promoting healthy lifestyles among young people.
- Partner with healthcare providers and NGOs to improve access to healthcare and mental and physical well-being resources in rural communities.
- Collaborate with law enforcement to counter drug trafficking and sales.
- Assist communities in rebuilding infrastructure and livelihoods, prioritizing local employment opportunities.
DFBY Foundation strives to be a catalyst for a stronger Bangladesh, where empowered communities can build a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future for all.