Grameen Swapna

Neither poverty eradication of the fight against the forces of under-development is not possible by a single organization or authority alone. There are many local NGOs, CBOs, etc. experienced enough and working in the field of development with a strong commitment, but cannot accomplish their objectives due to required support. More than 125 NGOs, CBOs are involved in Grameen Swapna Networking. Grameen Swapna helps these local NGOs, CBOs and educational institutions build their capacity by providing them with technical expertise. The innovativeness of this program is in building networks of these organizations throughout the country to address crucial issues affecting the development of the concerned areas. Issues such as oppression on women and trafficking, deforestation, environmental protection, and the problem of NGO overlapping and duplication of activities feature prominently in this respect. The activities of the program are: building networks among local NGOs to collectively address the local development issues; holding workshops on different development issues for sharing experience; providing financial support in implementing different program; providing training for group members and the staff of partner organizations; capacity-building for financial management as well as proper record-keeping; providing financial and technical support for running non-formal primary schools; providing support for running adult literacy centers; capacity-building of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to enable them to meaningfully participate in and contribute to the development process; capacity-building for financial management and record-keeping; providing support in organizing training.

Grameen Swapna runs series of thematic and specialized networks, covering various areas of development. Participation in these networks sets an opportunity to keep up to date with latest developments, experience sharing, learning exchanges and networking with other professionals in the sector.

Water & Sanitation Network
Grameen Swapna maintains a nation-wide working structure to facilitate the supports in a decentralized way. Presently Grameen Swapna is working as an apex networking and service delivery agency of 125 NGOs and Community-bases Organizations (CBOs) and that implement Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) programmes to improve water supply and sanitation both in rural and urban areas. Since its emergence, Grameen Swapna has improved its operational and management capabilities and has gradually extended its outreach covering different areas of Bangladesh to provide support to its partners more effectively.

HIV/AIDS Network
The HIV/AIDS network has attracted much interest from across all sectors of the economy of Bangladesh, as well as from the international community. The network brings together organizations and individuals working on HIV/AIDS with the aim of providing joint actions and campaigns against the much dreaded disease.

Education Network
Recognizing that Education serves as the bedrock for any nations development, the Education network advocates for better education for all, this is a platform for organizations and individuals championing better education within the national and global development arena

Health Network
Health is wealth they say, our Health Network gives learning and sharing opportunities for the Health focused organizations and individuals to develop joint initiatives and actions for affordable and accessible health care delivery for all.

Democracy and Good Governance
For organizations and individuals working on democracy and rule of law, corruption, public finance etc. this is the right place to be, the Democracy and Good Governance network serves as a forum for engaging with government and government institutions on issues of democracy and good governance.

Environment Network
Individuals and organizations working in the area of climate change, environmental policy, forests, sustainable management of natural resources, water and sanitation, energy, and eco-efficiency have through this network championed environmental courses and engage with relevant government agencies on this.

All these Networks continue to attract much interest from across the civil society and public sector, as well as from the private sector. Its work and ways of working are led and informed by its diverse range of members.
If you or your organization will like to champion a network please, e-mail us info@grameenswapna.org