PROTTYASHI Power people to rise above poverty
PROTTYASHI’s journey begins with the implementation of a child health and family planning project. Over the years, the organization has made a significant impact on various social development issues, earning the Prime Minister’s Award for Mother and Child Health in 2002 and receiving notable recognition from government agencies and development partners.
What makes Prottyashi unique
Accountability
Embrace Difference of Opinion
Teamwork
Empathy
Diversity & Inclusion
Monowara Begum, Executive Director
At PROTTYASHI we believe
in building a world that
works for all of us.
The Story of PROTTYASHI
Founded in 1983 in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Prottyashi began as a small voluntary social organization with a vision to bring lasting change to underprivileged communities. Over the decades, it has grown into a respected NGO working across Bangladesh, dedicated to empowering people through education, livelihood development, health services, disaster response, and social awareness.
From supporting vulnerable women and children to promoting sustainable livelihoods and community resilience, Prottyashi’s work is rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and a commitment to human dignity. Guided by the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life, Prottyashi continues to weave stories of hope, resilience, and transformation one community at a time.
Today, PROTTYASHI plays a crucial role in the development of both rural and urban communities in Bangladesh. The organization promotes women empowerment, facilitates healthcare and nutrition services, increases access to basic education, climate-adaptive WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), labor rights, migrant welfare, and provides livelihood and food security opportunities. It also introduces approaches to adapt to and mitigate climate change impacts while advocating for human rights and social justice.
In response to the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, PROTTYASHI is a leading organization, actively working in the camps and host communities in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasanchar. As one of the first responders, PROTTYASHI offers a range of support services, including livelihood assistance, WASH, skills development, education, protection, and healthcare. The organization’s comprehensive approach aims to build resilience among those affected by the crisis and sets a benchmark for sustainable economic empowerment.
PROTTYASHI continues to address contextual challenges and gaps, designing and implementing development interventions with maximum benefit to the target communities. It upholds the value of inclusive development, ensuring that no one is left behind, particularly in times of crisis. By providing need-based services and implementing off-farm livelihood programs, PROTTYASHI supports community members, especially women, with skill development and sustainable market linkages, helping them achieve long-term revenue and economic stability.
