Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation-DYDF

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Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation-DYDF DYDF is one of the leading youth based organization and National Award Winning voluntary organization. DYDF is proud to be the oldest youth led organization.

Dhrubotara Youth Development foundation (DYDF) started its journey in year 2000 from Begumgonj, Noakhali District, Bangladesh with the aim to achieve sustainable socio-economic development, in the country, through empowering youths. Since then DYDF has spread across 54 districts in Bangladesh with a member count exceeding 58000. During this period DYDF was awarded as best Youth Organization from the Ministry of Youth and Sports on National Youth Day 2014. It also received the National Youth Award 2016 as the best youth organization from Honorable Prime Minister and Queens Young Leader’s award in 2017. At present DYDF is striving towards fulfilling SDG Agenda 2030 and also achieving its vision of youth empowerment. Vision:
A democratic, humanitarian, educated and skilled youth population acting as change makers to bring sustainable development and equitable society. Mission:
Our key mission is to empower youth through- developing their leadership and management skills and motivating them into becoming responsible citizens and using their positive energy for constructive sustainable development of the nation. Our motto is to engage and create entrepreneurship opportunity for the youth, make them employable, develop their innovative ideas and promote skill based education system. Reduce rural and urban divide and promote access to resources for youth groups. Carry out research to identify gaps and challenges in the social development sector where youth can become potential contributors. Activities:

1. Engage youth in voluntary activities.
2. Organize advocacy campaign to motivate youth for self-development and good citizenship, raise awareness on various human rights issues. Promoting Child rights and working on SRHR issues, combatting GBV
3. Arrange professional skill based training and create entrepreneurship opportunities and facilitate linkage with potential employers for employment generation
4. Engage youth groups with real life projects of social development and advanced technology.
5. Engage in women empowerment through involving young adults particularly girls.
6. Raise voice against all kinds of abuse and discrimination like gender rights and others ethnic groups.
7. Climate Actions, combatting drought and promoting agroecology
8. Work for conservation of nature and wild life.
9. Create support groups for youth in different sectors eg: legal issues, health issues etc.
10. Arranging Youth parliament and Youth conclaves to develop leadership
11. Supporting CBO's and YLO's for youth friendly eco system and strengthening CSO practices, collaborations under BYDA

Focus areas:

1. Youth/Young Adults (18-35 year old citizens)
2. Women Empowerment and rights
3. Sustainable Development Goals
4. Good Governance
5. Environmental Protection
6. Equitable Distribution of Resources
7. Skill based education
8. Employment and Entrepreneurship
9. Cultural Diversity and heritage
10. Social Safety
11. Protection and Promotion of Human Rights
12. Agricultural development

Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) actively participated in the Youth Policy Workshop on Renewable Energy, J...
12/10/2026

Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) actively participated in the Youth Policy Workshop on Renewable Energy, Just Energy Transition organised by Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETnet-BD) and ActionAid Bangladesh on 8 October 2026 at Global Platform Bangladesh (GPB), Gulshan, Dhaka.

The workshop brought together young people from diverse backgrounds to review Bangladesh’s renewable energy and energy transition policies. During the sessions, we first highlighted the existing challenges and crises in the renewable energy sector of Bangladesh. Through collaborative group work, we identified key policy gaps and presented our analysis following a clear structure of problem, solution and process.

We further presented a set of practical suggestions aimed at creating green jobs, strengthening skills, entrepreneurship and ensuring a fair transition for workers and young people. At the final stage, these suggestions were elaborated in written form and submitted as documents to contribute to the Youth Demand Charter 2026.

The Youth Demand Charter will be showcased at Renewable Energy Fest 2026 and shared with relevant policymakers and stakeholders. DYDF believes that a just energy transition must be equitable and shaped by the meaningful participation of young people.

We remain committed to amplifying youth voices, promoting evidence based policy advocacy and supporting a sustainable, people centred energy future for Bangladesh.

We sincerely appreciate Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETnet-BD), ActionAid Bangladesh and all participants for creating this important platform for youth engagement in energy policy dialogue.

11/10/2026

আমাদের "স্ফুরণ" প্রকল্পের আওতায় আয়োজিত সমাপনী অধিবেশনে সাঁওতাল ফেলো তরুণ তরুণীদের সাংস্কৃতিক আয়োজন

Empowering Citizens Through Information, Strengthening Accountability Through Collective Action! 🇧🇩Dhrubotara Youth Deve...
11/10/2026

Empowering Citizens Through Information, Strengthening Accountability Through Collective Action! 🇧🇩

Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) is proud to be a partner of ActionAid Bangladesh under the Sushil Project, funded by the European Union (EU), working collectively to advance transparency, institutional accountability, citizens’ access to information, and the protection of fundamental rights.

DYDF actively participated in the event “তথ্য জানুন, অধিকার আদায় করুন | Know Information, Claim Your Rights!”, organized to strengthen public awareness and promote citizens’ ability to access information, exercise their rights, and hold institutions accountable.

We firmly believe that access to information is not merely a legal entitlement—it is a powerful instrument for social justice, inclusive governance, meaningful civic participation, and people-centred development. When citizens are informed, communities become stronger, institutions become more responsive, and accountability becomes a shared responsibility.

Through our partnership with ActionAid Bangladesh and the EU-supported Sushil Project, DYDF remains committed to amplifying citizens’ voices, empowering young people and women, strengthening community engagement, and promoting a culture of transparency and accountability across Bangladesh.

Our commitment goes beyond participation. We believe in translating dialogue into action, awareness into empowerment, and partnerships into sustainable social impact.

We sincerely appreciate ActionAid Bangladesh, the European Union, and all participating stakeholders for their continued efforts to advance citizens’ rights and democratic accountability.

Together, let us build a Bangladesh where every citizen knows their rights, every voice matters, and every institution is accountable to the people.

07/10/2026

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06/10/2026

আজ আমাদের মাসিক সেক্রেটারিয়েট সভা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে, আমাদের চলমান বিভিন্ন কাজ এবং আগামীর করণীয় নিয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ স্বিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া হয়েছে।

03/10/2026

আমাদের কৃষি সমৃদ্ধি প্রকল্পের প্রশিক্ষণ প্রাপ্ত কৃষকের কিছু কথা: গাইবান্ধা

🌱 Investing in Youth Leadership. Strengthening Institutions. Shaping the Next Five Years.Over the past two days, Dhrubot...
29/09/2026

🌱 Investing in Youth Leadership. Strengthening Institutions. Shaping the Next Five Years.

Over the past two days, Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) successfully convened its Strategy & Policy Camp 2026–2030 in Kaptai, Rangamati, bringing together young leaders and organisers from our Secretariat, Divisions, and District-level structures.

With the valuable support of Global Greengrants Fund (GGF), FYL, and Smile Together Partnership (STP), the camp created a dedicated space for collective reflection, institutional learning, strategic planning, and leadership development.

Throughout the two-day process, our young leaders critically reflected on:

🔹 Emerging challenges and strategic priorities for the next five years
🔹 Institutional limitations and practical pathways for strengthening DYDF
🔹 Lessons learned from our ongoing projects, programmes, and initiatives
🔹 Opportunities for greater innovation, youth leadership, and grassroots engagement
🔹 Stronger networking, trust, coordination, and collaboration across our organisational structures
🔹 Building a more accountable, adaptive, resilient, and sustainable youth-led organisation

A major milestone of the camp was the in-principle approval of the “DYDF 2.0” Strategic Direction for 2026–2030, providing a renewed framework for organisational development, programme innovation, youth leadership, partnerships, and long-term impact.

We believe that sustainable development requires investment not only in projects, but also in the people, leadership, systems, learning, and institutions that drive those projects forward.

We sincerely appreciate Global Greengrants Fund, FYL, and Smile Together Partnership (STP) for investing in this process and supporting young people to become stronger leaders and change-makers.

From grassroots leadership to stronger institutions—DYDF is preparing for its next chapter.

গত দুইদিন রাঙ্গামাটি জেলার কাপ্তাইতে সফলভাবে DYDF Strategy & Policy Camp 2026-2030 আয়োজিত হয়েছে। Global Greengrants Fun...
28/09/2026

গত দুইদিন রাঙ্গামাটি জেলার কাপ্তাইতে সফলভাবে DYDF Strategy & Policy Camp 2026-2030 আয়োজিত হয়েছে। Global Greengrants Fund, FYL, Smile Together Partnership (STP) এর সহযোগিতায় আমরা এই ক্যাম্প আয়োজন করেছি।

যেখানে আমাদের সেক্রেটারিয়েট, বিভাগ, জেলা পর্যায়ের তরুণ সংগঠকরা এক সাথে আলাপ করেছেন আগামী পাঁচ বছরের বিভিন্ন চ্যালেঞ্জ এবং আগামীর করণীয় নিয়ে, আলাপ হয়েছে সংস্থার নানা সীমাবদ্ধতা এবং তা সমাধানের কৌশল নিয়েও। আমাদের চলমান কাজ এবং বিভিন্ন প্রকল্প, বিভিন্ন উদ্যোগ এর মূল্যায়ন করা হয়েছে এক সাথে গ্রুপ ভিত্তিক আলোচনায়।

এই ক্যাম্প একে অন্যের সাথে নেটওয়ার্কিং, আস্থা প্রতিস্থাপন করে সংস্থা কে এগিয়ে নিতে ভালো ভূমিকা রাখবে। আমরা DYDF 2.0 কৌশলপত্র নীতিগতভাবে অনুমোদন করেছি এই ক্যাম্পে।

📢 Right to Information: Turning Access into AccountabilityOn Right to Information Day 2026, Dhrubotara Youth Development...
28/09/2026

📢 Right to Information: Turning Access into Accountability

On Right to Information Day 2026, Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) is proud to support a citizen-led initiative promoting access to information, transparency and accountable governance.

In Panchagarh, young people and community members came together to raise awareness that information is not merely data—it is a foundation for meaningful participation, informed decision-making and stronger public institutions.

Through our support for this initiative, DYDF is investing in a culture where citizens can better understand their rights, seek relevant public information and engage constructively with institutions.

For development partners and donors, this is an important part of locally led development: empowering communities not only to receive services, but also to understand, question and participate in the systems that shape their lives.

🌍 Our commitment:
Empowered citizens → informed communities → transparent institutions → accountable development.

DYDF remains committed to working with civil society, youth and community partners to strengthen social accountability, civic participation, transparency and inclusive governance across Bangladesh.

Right to Information Day | 28 September 2026
Supported by: Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF)
Organized by: Research Initiatives Bangladesh (RIB)

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