15/09/2026
15 September 1998 — 28 Years of PRANTIC
On this day in 1998, a small group of like-minded people came together with a simple but deeply felt commitment: to stand beside people in distress, particularly during disasters and difficult times. What began primarily as a voluntary charitable initiative gradually evolved into a broader development journey, shaped by the needs of the people we serve and sustained by the trust, encouragement and support of countless well-wishers, donors, colleagues, partners and friends.
Over the past 28 years, PRANTIC has continued to learn, adapt and grow. From responding to emergencies, we gradually expanded our work into education, livelihoods, skills development, health, climate resilience, women’s empowerment, social protection and sustainable development.
Today, PRANTIC is working with more than 400,000 women and community members across 15 sub-districts in 8 districts of Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar. This journey from a small disaster-response initiative to a grassroots development organisation has been made possible through the collective efforts, trust and support of so many people and institutions, espetially to our members, colleagues and program participants.
Over these 28 years, we have been privileged to work alongside trusted donors, partners and friends, including BRAC, OBAT Helpers USA, Human Concern International (HCI) USA, Hope International, HRF, OBAT Canada and many others. Their trust, partnership, flexibility and continued support have helped PRANTIC turn ideas into opportunities and challenges into meaningful action for the communities we serve.
Yet, beyond every project and partnership, it is the resilience, courage and aspirations of the people we serve that continue to inspire us. Their determination reminds us why PRANTIC was created and why we must continue moving forward.
On this special day, we express our deepest gratitude to all our donors, partners, colleagues, volunteers, community leaders, well-wishers and, most importantly, the people who have trusted PRANTIC and walked with us throughout this journey.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to the spirit with which PRANTIC was born — serving people with dignity, standing beside those in need, and working together to create meaningful and lasting change.
28 years of service.
28 years of learning.
28 years of partnership.
28 years of hope.
With heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of the PRANTIC journey.
Happy Inception Day, PRANTIC.
“উন্নয়নের ছোঁয়ায়, বদলে যাক প্রান্তিক জীবন”