CARE Bangladesh is a part of CARE International, one of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, enabling families in poor communities to improve their lives and overcome poverty.

CARE began work in Bangladesh in 1949 with the famous CARE packages that the Americans sent to survivors of World War II in Europe and Asia. The plain brown boxes holding food and other essential items were harbingers of hope.


Today, CARE is partnering with communities, community based organizations, the Government and national NGOs to identify and confront root causes of the poverty. CARE's programs focus on agriculture, education, health, water and sanitation, nutrition, infrastructure and small enterprise development, reaching around 12 million people in 64 districts of Bangladesh. 

In the fiscal year July 2004 to June 2005, the total value of our program was over US$ 28 Million. More than 95% of our expended resources support program activities, and less than 5% go toward support services or administration.


We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.
CARE International will be a global force and partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We will be known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people.


 

CARE Bangladesh amplifies the voices of the poor and the marginalized in ways that influence public opinion, development practice, and policy at all levels. This happens as knowledge drawn from our grass roots and global experience is channeled through purposeful relationships with civil society, government, and the private sector.


 

Respect: We affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, partners, donors & staff.
Integrity:
We act consistently with CARE's mission, being honest and transparent in what we do and say, and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions.
Commitment to Service: We work together effectively to serve the larger community.
Excellence:
We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
Diversity:
We value, respect, and fully benefit from each individual's unique qualities and abilities, in order to fulfill and strengthen our vision and mission.