LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) is a non- profit and non-political organization working for the social, economic, and environmental development of the poor and marginalized people of the southwest region of Bangladesh since 1996. LEDARS has been registered by the Social Welfare Department and NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of Bangladesh. LEDARS is very much engaged with climate change, climate resilience, gender development nature base solutions, environmental conservation, drinking water, WASH, livelihoods, youth development, etc. till now LEDARS has obtained several national and international awards including the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2023, for its innovative and sustainable initiatives. LEDARS is working with marginalized communities like landless, marginal farmers, schedule casts, labour, women-headed families, children, and adolescents.
LEDARS supports and equips people with appropriate methods to raise their voices for establishing basic and human rights, in order to ensure livelihood security of the most vulnerable and socially excluded segments of the population.
To contribute to poverty reduction of the poor and marginalized groups through optimum usage of local resources.
● Raising awareness about adverse effect of environmental degradation and climate change.
● Building capacity of marginalized communities to cope with climate change,
● Promoting adaptive technology for climate change adaptation and mitigation specially in agriculture, water and livelihoods,
● Conserving the bio-diversity of the Sundarbans mangrove forest and the coastal ecosystem,
● Creating access to quality education for underprivileged children,
● Organizing Sundarbans resource user community for sustainable resource management,
● Creating opportunities to get access primary health care services of vulnerable communities specially Sundarbans resources user groups in islands,
● Creating opportunities for vulnerable women, especially female-headed families to claims their rights and income security,
● Contributing to build a just society through sensitizing people for sustainable environment, human rights sounds practices and good governance.
| SL No | Authority | Reg. No | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Welfare Department | Sat- 241 | 11 May 1999 |
| 2 | NGO Affairs Bureau | 2477 | 2 September 2009 (renewed) |
| Sl no | District | Upazila |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Satkhira | Shyamnagar, Assasuni, Kaligonj and Satkhira Municipality |
| 2 | Khulna | Koyra, Paikgacha, Botiaghata and Khulna Municipality |
| 3 | Bagerhat | Mongla and Bagerhat Sadar |
Village: Munshigonj, Post Office: Kadamtala,
Upazila Shyamnagar, District: Satkhira, Post Code: 9455, Bangladesh.
Telephone: +8801409961501
E-mail: info@ledars.org, ledars.bd@gmail.com,
https://www.ledars.org
House # 64, Road #06, Nirala R/A, Khulna, Bangladesh.
LEDARS has a furnished Air-Conditioned Training Hall in its Administrative Building. It has the capacity to accommodate 30-50 people. Besides, LEDARS has a Knowledge Management Center with training facility, library, laboratory, and dormitory.
LEDARS has been working in the following 7 sectors since its inception:
Sector-1: Climate Change and Livelihoods
Sector-2: Ecology and Environment
Sector-3: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Sector-4: Human Rights, Good Governance and Gender Development
Sector-5: Education for Dignity
Sector-6: Health and Nutrition
Sector-7: Emergency Response
The leadership of LEDARS comprises 21 active, experienced, and dedicated development professionals and civil society members. The Executive Committee, responsible for day- to-day management, is appointed by the General Committee. Every three years, the General Committee, comprised of general members, elects a seven-member Executive Committee following procedures outlined in the constitution. This committee shapes policies and appoints a full-time Executive Director accountable for policy implementation. Supported by a committed and skilled staff, the Executive Director, as the organization's CEO, serves as both a member-secretary of the Executive Committee and a crucial link between policy formulation and execution. The Executive Director oversees operational activities, staff management, activity monitoring, and donor communication on behalf of both the Executive and General Committees.
Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the finance department at LEDARS comprises a finance manager, an assistant accountant, a logistic officer, and an Administrative Officer. These team members collaborate closely to uphold financial standards. LEDARS employs Tally Premium accounts software to maintain a standardized financial system. All organizational purchases are overseen by a dedicated purchase committee. Additionally, a budget committee, led by the treasurer, is tasked with creating and approving yearly and quarterly budgets.
Transparency is a core value at LEDARS, reflected in our robust internal financial
management system. We meticulously document donor funds and expenditures,
subjecting our finances to regular external and internal audits. A financial expert
provides ongoing oversight to ensure financial integrity throughout project
durations. Each project is allocated a separate bank account, and our accounting
records are diligently maintained and regularly updated on our computer
systems.
LEDARS has separate policies on the following issues.
1. Human Resource Policy Manual
2. Financial Policy Manual
3. Gender Policy
4. Safeguard Policy
5. Child Protection Policy
6. Information Disclosure Policy
7. Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
8. Whistleblowing Policy
9. Code of Conduct Policy
10. Conflict of Interest Policy
11. Anti-Fraud & Corruption Policy
12. Anti-Money Laundering Policy
13. Provident Fund Policy
14. Staff Welfare Policy
15. Data Protection Policy
16. Cost Sharing Policy
| SL No | Name | Designation | Sex | Involvement with LEDARS | Professional background |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Md. Nazrul Islam | Chairman | Male | 10 Years | Freedom Fighter and Teacher (rtd.) at Shyamnagar Govt. H.C Model School. |
| 2 | Mr. Sunirmal Chandra Mondal | Vice-Chairman | Male | 5 years | He is a Post Graduate holders and currently (rtd) as a Head Teacher at Banasree Skhikha Nikaton . |
| 3 | Mr. Mohon Kumar Mondal | Secretary | Male | 27 years | He is Post Graduate in Geography and Environmental Science having experience 18 years in development field. |
| 4 | Ms. Sujata Rani Mistri | Treasurer | Female | 19 years | She is Higher Secondary level and former elected local Government representative. Currently working as Social Activist |
| 5 | Mr. Chittoranjan Mridha | Member | Male | 2 years | He is a social worker. |
| 6 | Mr. Ranajit kumar Barman | Member | Male | 10 years | Journalist and Teacher of Sundarbans Girls School. |
| 7 | Ms. Amina Bilkis Mayna | Member | Female | 2 year | She is a journalist at News24 |
LEDARS (Local Environment Development and Agricultural Research Society) is a non-profit and non-political development organization. LEDARS has been working since 1996 in Bangladesh. Details…
