Technical Assistance for Rural Development (T**D) initiated its programme in 1981 with a view to serving the poorest section of people.
Technical Assistance for Rural Development (T**D) initiated its programme in 1981 with a view to serving the poorest section of people for their economic as well as social development. By this time T**D has implemented a number of projects in the areas literacy and non-formal education, food security, microcredit and poverty alleviation. skill training and employment generation etc. The experience
, learning and insights gained from implementation of these project were disseminated to national and international development partners through its training, review and evaluation and programme development services.. With the passage of time, the global, regional as well as national context have changed substantially. In view of the changed situation and the priority of the people, T**D has formulated its vision, mission, goal and objectives as follows. Vision: To contribute in making Bangladesh a free, fair and just society. Mission: Promotion of people’s participation for establishment of their rights related to socio-economic development and political freedom. Goal: Empowerment of people irrespective of s*x, caste and creed. Objectives:
• Partnering with community organizations, civil society organizations, local government bodies, national and international development partners to facilitate the participation of people in the process of development and political freedom.
• To build up the capacity of women for their empowerment leading to economic and socio-political development.
• To undertake projects and programs based on the needs of the people in the areas poverty alleviation, climate change, environment, women empowerment, child and youth development etc. Development Partners: Community organizations, civil society organizations, national and international development partners. Programmes of T**D: It may be divided into two major areas namely Field Operation Programme that include different programmes/projects implemented by T**D and Support Services comprised of training, review and evaluation, socio-economic studies, programme development and management consulting assistance provided to development partners.