We are driven by a deep passion to combat inequality and create opportunities for those who are most vulnerable. We are committed to excellence, both in the people we work with and the work we do. GRACE is led by a committed management team dedicated to driving community empowerment and sustainable development. The team is headed by a Chairman, supported by a General Secretary, ensuring strategic guidance and effective day-to-day operations. Two core members contribute to program planning and community engagement, while a Youth Leader brings fresh perspectives and actively involves young people in initiatives. Together, GRACE’s leadership fosters transparency, collaboration, and innovation, guiding the organization in creating meaningful impact for marginalized communities.

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We believe in the power of partnership to create lasting change. By working together, we combine strengths and expertise to achieve more, supporting each other and driving meaningful impact.

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We are dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), striving to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Our efforts focus on making a positive, lasting impact aligned with global progress. GRACE, as a community-based organization, is dedicated to promoting sustainable development through inclusive, participatory, and locally-driven initiatives. GRACE contributes to the SDGs by: 1. Reducing Poverty (SDG 1) through targeted support for vulnerable households and livelihood programs. 2. Promoting Zero Hunger (SDG 2) by supporting small-scale farmers, climate-smart agriculture, and local food security initiatives. 3. Ensuring Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) via health awareness campaigns, maternal and child care support, and hygiene programs. 4. Supporting Quality Education (SDG 4) through skill development, youth training, and community learning programs. 5. Advancing Gender Equality (SDG 5) by empowering women through livelihood, education, and decision-making initiatives. 6. Promoting Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) through community-level WASH projects. 7. Encouraging Climate Action (SDG 13) by implementing climate-resilient farming, tree plantation, and environmental awareness activities. 8. Strengthening Partnerships (SDG 17) by collaborating with government, NGOs, and local communities for sustainable development outcomes. In essence, GRACE integrates social, economic, and environmental approaches to empower marginalized communities while advancing the global SDG agenda.

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RACE is guided by a dedicated and experienced management team that ensures effective planning, implementation, and oversight of all its community-driven initiatives. The team is led by a Chairman, who provides strategic direction and vision for the organization’s programs and development goals. Supporting the Chairman is the General Secretary, responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations and maintaining organizational efficiency. The team also includes two core members, who play a crucial role in program design, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. To ensure youth perspectives and innovative ideas are integrated into GRACE’s work, the organization has a Youth Leader, actively engaging young people in decision-making and community initiatives. Together, this dynamic management team fosters transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, driving GRACE’s mission to empower marginalized communities and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.

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We focus on communities across Bangladesh, addressing development challenges and promoting sustainable growth.

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Executive Board Strategic Governance | Inclusive Leadership | Institutional Accountability GRACE is governed by a seven-member Executive Board responsible for providing strategic leadership, institutional oversight, and accountable governance across the organization. The Board comprises a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, General Secretary, Assistant General Secretary, Treasurer, and two Executive Members. With four women and three men, GRACE’s Executive Board demonstrates its commitment to gender-inclusive leadership and meaningful women’s participation in organizational decision-making. The Executive Board provides overall direction on organizational strategy, policy, institutional development, financial stewardship, risk oversight, partnership building, and long-term sustainability. It ensures that GRACE’s programmes and operations remain aligned with its mission, organizational values, applicable regulatory requirements, and the evolving needs of vulnerable and climate-affected communities. Through strong governance and collective accountability, the Board supports GRACE in strengthening institutional capacity, transparency, responsible resource management, strategic partnerships, and sustainable development outcomes. It also provides oversight to ensure that organizational growth is grounded in integrity, inclusion, community ownership, and measurable impact. GRACE’s Executive Board serves as the highest strategic governance body, providing the leadership and accountability framework necessary to transform the organization’s vision into sustainable, community-led impact.

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GRACE Strategic Plan 2023–2030 Building Resilient Communities, Enabling Green Futures The GRACE Strategic Plan 2023–2030 guides the organization’s long-term journey toward becoming a credible, inclusive, innovative and sustainable development organization in Bangladesh. The strategy focuses on six interconnected priorities: • Climate Resilience & Environmental Sustainability • Green Livelihoods & Social Entrepreneurship • Green Energy & Nature-Based Solutions • Health, Nutrition & WASH • Education, Skills & Youth Development • Inclusive Governance, Partnerships & Institutional Strengthening GRACE places women, children, youth and climate-vulnerable communities at the centre of its development approach. By strengthening community leadership, innovation, partnerships and evidence-based solutions, GRACE aims to transform local challenges into sustainable opportunities and measurable impact by 2030. Our ambition: Locally rooted, nationally connected and internationally trusted. Link: https://www.gracebd.net/files/publication/GRACE-Strategic-Plan-2024-2030-1789635119.pdf

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Guiding Policies GRACE considers strong governance, accountability and a rights-based, participatory approach essential to achieving sustainable development. The organization maintains a comprehensive policy framework that guides its governance, programme implementation, financial stewardship, human resource management, safeguarding and institutional accountability. GRACE’s guiding policies ensure transparency, integrity, inclusion, risk management, quality and responsible use of resources, while supporting effective programme delivery and organizational sustainability. Key policies include: Code of Conduct Program Participant Protection & Child Safeguarding Policy Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy Procurement Policy Information Disclosure Policy Gender Policy Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy Anti-Corruption & Anti-Fraud Management Policy Vehicle Management Policy Travel, Per Diem & Accommodation Policy Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality & Accountability Occupational Health, Safety & Social Environmental Management Policy Emergency Response Procedures Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing Policy Share Cost Policy Internal, External & Foreign Audit Policy Foreign Exchange Risk Management Policy Financial Management Policy Human Resource Management Policy These policies are supported by strategic planning, participatory management, staff capacity development, monitoring and learning systems. GRACE also prioritizes institutional networking and collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, INGOs, development partners and other stakeholders to strengthen programme quality, resource mobilization and organizational impact. Together, these systems provide a strong foundation for ethical governance, safeguarding, accountability, quality programming and sustainable institutional growth.

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Accountability Transparency • Integrity • Responsibility • Trust GRACE is committed to maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability and ethical practice across its governance, programmes and operations. We promote accountability through clear roles and responsibilities, sound financial management, regular monitoring and reporting, compliance with applicable regulations, and responsible use of donor and organizational resources. GRACE values accountability to communities, partners, donors, staff, volunteers, government and other stakeholders. We encourage participation, feedback and learning to continuously improve the quality, relevance and effectiveness of our work. Our commitment is to ensure that every programme and resource contributes to measurable, inclusive and sustainable impact, while maintaining integrity, safeguarding and respect for the people and communities we serve.

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The Project Management Board guides project planning, execution, and monitoring. It ensures timely delivery, coordination, and alignment with organizational goals.

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