Civic Bangladesh

Civic Bangladesh is a philanthropic, non-profit and non-partisan human rights organization (HRO) working thematically around FREEDOM, DIGNITY and JUSTICE to build a free, fair and dignitarian society in Bangladesh which is economically productive and environmentally sustainable. Established in 2005 and registered as a Trust in 2006, the organization seeks to expose and address threats to civil society and exercise the freedoms of association, expression and assembly; to promote human dignity in the social and political institutions; and to mobilize equitable access to justice and equal protection of law.

Vision

Civic Bangladesh envisions a free, fair and dignitarian society in Bangladesh which is culturally enlightened, economically productive and environmentally sustainable.

Mission

Civic Bangladesh seeks to advance the cause of humanity in the economic, social and political institutions through education and engagement.

Objectives

The objectives of the organization are:

To create a culture of dignity in the economic, social and political institutions of the country;

To mobilize social resistance against the violation of dignity, the evils of rankism, and the abuse of power associated with ranks;

To enhance civic power to exercise freedoms of choice, association, assembly and expression;

To develop an informed, alert and vibrant civil society, and consolidate democracy;

To help develop transparent and accountable governance at the central and local levels; and

To promote and protect equal access to human rights and justice.

Strategies

The strategies of the organization are:

To build community-based civic organizations, develop leadership and enhance institutional capacity;

To develop civic knowledge and awareness among the people organized into different interactive forums;

To build the capacity of the organized women and men and enable them to be productive, confident, strong and dynamic;

To develop civic infrastructure and institutions including networks, alliance and coalitions at the grassroots, local and global levels;

To network with the grassroots, local and global actors, agencies and institutions;

To pilot action research projects for innovation, replication and extension to improve the life of people;

To develop, or collaborate or take part in developing models suitable for the healthy and sustainable progress of the present and future generations; and

To conduct research, policy research, campaign, mobilization and advocacy activities.