World Vision Bangladesh

World Vision came to Bangladesh in 1970 to assist the devastating Cyclone Bhola. The cyclone caused significant damage and resulted in the loss of many lives in the southern districts.

World Vision returned to Bangladesh the following year. They went to assist families who were seeking refuge from the war. These families resided near the Bangladesh-India border in camps.

After Bangladesh won the Liberation War, World Vision was invited in 1972 by Bangladesh’s newly established government to help the people returning home from the war. World Vision opened its first office in Birishiri of Netrokona district and, within a few short years, established programmes to sponsor Bangladeshi children, reconstruct buildings, and build hospitals and schools.

At present, climate change has become a crucial issue in Bangladesh. As per the country’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, an estimated 12.34%-17.95% of the coastal area will be submerged due to sea levels rising within this century.

Bangladesh has a high rate of child marriage. UNICEF says it has the highest occurrence in South Asia. 51% of married women in Bangladesh were married when they were underage (2019).

It is estimated that 13.3 million people may become internally displaced within the next 30 years due to the impact of climate change on agriculture, water accessibility, and rising sea levels (World Bank, 2022). This will affect women and girls more in terms of their food, cleanliness, schooling, and safety from harm.

World Vision Bangladesh helps vulnerable groups and communities fight climate change and social injustices by giving them knowledge and tools. Our programs in Bangladesh provide protection, education, clean water, hygiene, and nutrition to vulnerable children, based on evidence. Our child sponsorship programme continues to protect the rights of vulnerable children to obtain a proper education.

World Vision Bangladesh’s goal is to educate children on climate change and social justice, alongside building their leadership skills. Through this process, we hope to build a nation of leaders who will take the country towards a fairer, more equitable, and just society.

Our Impact  

                                               Our Areas of  Focus

Current Projects

World Vision Bangladesh scales up its operations to impact the lives of more than 5 million people with existing 36 grant-funded projects in Bangladesh. The grant-fund project has a wide range of partnerships and diversified our donor base, successfully securing a total of USD39.4 million for the most vulnerable people.

We received broad support from institutional donors, the United Nations, as well as governmental and international organizations. We also engaged the private sectors, including corporations and foundations, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.