About Nobochetona Action for Change

Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation is a non-profit, voluntary development organization dedicated to supporting sustainable development, environmental conservation, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and livelihood improvement in Bangladesh. The organization believes that meaningful national development can only be achieved through active citizen participation and collaborative efforts between government institutions, civil society, and local communities.

Bangladesh, as a developing nation, faces significant challenges from climate change, environmental degradation, and recurrent natural disasters. These challenges continue to affect the country's people, natural resources, and development progress. Recognizing these realities, Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation is committed to supporting the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in achieving sustainable development goals through community-based development initiatives and humanitarian action.

The foundation traces its origins to 2010, when its founder, , initiated voluntary activities in the districts of Dhaka and Jessore. During its early years, the organization focused on researching, preserving, and promoting the rich folk culture and heritage of Bangladesh.

As climate change and environmental challenges intensified across the country, the organization expanded its mission.

In 2017, Tushar Chakraborty and his wife, Joya Clara Sarkar, launched community-based tree plantation initiatives across various upazilas of Jessore District, funded through personal donations.

Alongside environmental conservation efforts, the organization also strengthened its humanitarian activities by promoting voluntary blood donation, food aid, child activity services for under privileged communities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the founders utilized their personal savings to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to vulnerable households in Jessore Sadar and Jhikargachha Upazilas. Their interventions included food support, family vegetable gardening initiatives, and basic healthcare assistance for families severely affected by the crisis.

Today, the organization works across multiple sectors, including environmental protection, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, sustainable livelihoods, community development, and social welfare. Through its integrated development approach, Nobochetona aims to build resilient communities capable of overcoming environmental and socio-economic challenges.

In 2026, to strengthen its institutional capacity and expand its development impact, Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation was formally registered with the Department of Social Welfare and recognized as a Foundation by the Government of Bangladesh.

With a vision of creating a sustainable, resilient, and equitable society, Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation continues to work alongside communities, government institutions, development partners, and stakeholders to contribute to a greener, safer, and more prosperous Bangladesh.

Nobochetona Action For Change Foundation

Vision

"To build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities where every individual enjoys dignity, equality, security, and opportunities for a prosperous future, while living in harmony with nature and contributing to a just and climate-resilient society."

Mission Statement

"To foster sustainable and inclusive development by enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, addressing climate and disaster risks, improving livelihoods and well-being, and empowering people—especially women, children, youth, and vulnerable populations—to become active agents of positive change."

Goal

“To inspire and enable resilient people, thriving communities, and a healthy planet by turning disaster and climate risks into opportunities for preparedness, adaptation, sustainable livelihoods, environmental stewardship, and inclusive development—so that every person, particularly those most vulnerable and marginalized, can live with dignity, withstand crises, recover stronger, and actively shape a safer, more equitable, and sustainable future.”

Core Values

Core Values:

At Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation, our work is guided by the following core values, which shape our organizational culture, decision-making processes, and commitment to the communities we serve:

1. Equality and Fairness: We believe that every individual has equal rights and opportunities, regardless of gender, age, religion, ethnicity, disability, or socio-economic status. We promote fairness and justice in all our programs and interventions.

2. Humanity: We are committed to serving people with compassion, dignity, and empathy, placing human welfare and well-being at the center of our actions.

3. Integrity and Respect: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, ethical conduct, and professionalism while respecting the rights, opinions, cultures, and diversity of all individuals and communities.

4. Transparency and Accountability: We ensure openness, responsible stewardship of resources, and accountability to our beneficiaries, partners, donors, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.

5. Inclusivity: We promote the meaningful participation of all people, particularly marginalized, vulnerable, and disadvantaged groups, in development processes and decision-making.

6. Sustainability and Innovation: We encourage innovative and sustainable solutions that create long-term positive impacts for communities, the environment, and future generations.

7. Environmental Responsibility: We are committed to protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, promoting climate resilience, and advancing environmentally sustainable practices.

8. Social Empowerment: We work to strengthen the capacities, resilience, and leadership of individuals and communities, enabling them to improve their lives and contribute to sustainable development.

9. Partnership and Collaboration: We value cooperation and believe that meaningful change can be achieved through strong partnerships with communities, government institutions, development organizations, private sector actors, and other stakeholders.

10. Supportive and Friendly Working Environment: We foster a workplace culture based on mutual trust, teamwork, learning, respect, and well-being, where staff, volunteers, and partners can contribute effectively and grow professionally.

Strategic Objectives

To achieve its vision and mission, Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation is committed to pursuing the following strategic objectives:

1. To undertake of foundation aims to protect the natural environment by planting trees,

increasing afforestation, eliminating plastic, and raising awareness among the public,

including programs to create awareness about water and air pollution.

2. This foundation aims to stop dumping industrial waste into water and take necessary

measures to control factory smoke to prevent water and air pollution.

3. This foundation aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and raise awareness to prevent

water and air pollution by taking awareness programs.

4. To undertake programs for neglected poverty, to conduct any public welfare or charitable

activities including relief among the people.

5. To undertake special programs for the development of this foundation, to introduce safe

water and sanitary latrines and to provide services to children, orphans, tribal and vulnerable

women.

6. To raise awareness among the public about the benefits of breast milk and overall good

health, including maternal and child health, maternal primary care, and newborn

immunization programs.

7. To establish shelters for the elderly and disabled and to provide free medical and charitable

medicines to the poor and needy and to arrange free eye camps.

8. To eradicate illiteracy, to establish education centers for children, adults and disabled persons

for life-oriented education and to arrange rehabilitation programs. To provide technical

education and training to educated/uneducated youth.

9. To rehabilitate physically and mentally disabled and abused persons and to establish shelters

for the elderly.

10. This foundation shall raise public awareness against dowry, divorce and abuse, child

marriage, polygamy.

11. This foundation shall make arrangements for the people to use local resources and enjoy

government and private facilities.

12. To provide training in this regard and to acquire skills in human development, to encourage

the people to adopt and implement comprehensive social afforestation programs to maintain the balance of the natural environment.

13. This foundation encourages people to plant vegetables, fruits and other nutritious fruit trees

for health, physical and mental development so that malnutrition can be eliminated.

14. This foundation arranges training to prepare nutritious food and baby food from locally

produced vegetables, fruits at low cost.

15. To form a special fund through subscriptions, donations for the implementation and management of this foundation's activities and to spend the said funds for the implementation.

of the goals and objectives of the organization.

16. This foundation coordinates discussions, seminars, symposiums, workshops of people

involved in social prejudice and education awareness raising activities to free the women's

society from the statutory curse and conduct promotional activities.

17. To prevent drug abuse and promote possible remedies and rehabilitation for drug addicts and

misguided people.

18. To provide humanitarian services to those affected by natural disasters, undertake various

activities including relief and rehabilitation and cooperate with the government.

19. Promote the ill effects of smoking, take necessary measures to ensure proper sanitation and

drinking arsenic-free water, provide necessary assistance, and create public awareness.

Long-Term Goal

The Foundation’s long-term vision is to contribute to the creation of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities throughout Bangladesh. To achieve this, the organization seeks to:

• Become a nationally recognized and trusted development and humanitarian organization.

• Support communities in becoming self-reliant, resilient, and climate-adaptive.

• Contribute to environmental sustainability through large-scale conservation and restoration efforts.

• Improve the socio-economic well-being of vulnerable and marginalized populations.

• Foster a culture of volunteerism, social responsibility, and active citizenship among youth.

• Promote equitable access to opportunities, services, and resources for all.

• Align its interventions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national development priorities.

• Create lasting positive change that enhances dignity, security, and prosperity for present and future generations.

Governance and Accountability

Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation is committed to the principles of good governance, accountability, transparency, integrity, and effective stewardship of resources. The Foundation maintains robust systems and procedures to ensure that its programs and operations are managed responsibly and deliver meaningful impact to communities.

Journey of Nobochetona Action for Change

Major milestones and growth journey: Since its inception, Nobochetona Action for Change Foundation has made meaningful contributions to environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and humanitarian development across Bangladesh. Between 2010 and 2025, the organization achieved the following milestones:

• Planted approximately 36,700 trees through social forestry, community forestry, and environmental restoration initiatives, contributing to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.

• Provided food assistance to 4,045 extremely poor and vulnerable households, helping to strengthen food security and improve living conditions.

• Conducted awareness and community engagement programs on environmental protection, climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness, and sustainable waste management.

• Promoted voluntary blood donation and implemented humanitarian assistance activities to support individuals and communities during times of need.

• Supported the establishment of household vegetable gardens, enhancing nutrition, food security, and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable families.

• Distributed winter clothing and essential items to disadvantaged and street children, improving their well-being and protection during the winter season.

These achievements reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to building resilient communities, protecting the environment, and improving the quality of life of vulnerable populations throughout Bangladesh.