2015
The Beginning
Founded in Dhaka with 5 staff members, focusing on women's empowerment in Rangpur, reaching 50 women with microfinance training.
First 50 women empowered
Our Story
Our Story of Hope & Change
Our Beginning
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True development happens when communities write their own stories of change.
Shelter for Social Development (SSD) began in 2015 with a simple yet powerful belief: that every person, regardless of their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to build a better life. What started as a small initiative in a single village has grown into a movement spanning 12 districts, touching the lives of thousands of families across Bangladesh.
Our journey has been shaped by the courage of the women we've empowered, the curiosity of the children we've educated, and the resilience of the communities we've served.
Our Journey
A decade of growth, impact, and transformation across Bangladesh
2017
Expanding Programs
Launched Education & Youth Development with 5 non-formal primary schools. Over 500 children enrolled in the first year.
500+ children educated
2018
Healthcare Initiative
Introduced community health programs and mobile medical camps, reaching 2,000+ families with maternal health services.
2,000+ families reached
2020
COVID-19 Response
Provided emergency relief to 5,000+ families and launched digital literacy programs for youth during the pandemic.
5,000+ families supported
2022
Reaching New Heights
Expanded to 12 districts with regional offices in Rajshahi, Khulna, and Chattogram. Microfinance program reached 10,000+ women.
12 districts covered
2025
10 Years of Impact
Today, SSD has empowered 25,000+ women, educated 15,000+ children, and supported 8,500+ families across Bangladesh.
25,000+ women empowered
2015
The Beginning
Founded in Dhaka, reaching 50 women in Rangpur with microfinance training.
2017
Education Launch
5 non-formal schools opened, enrolling 500+ children in first year.
2018
Healthcare Initiative
Mobile medical camps reached 2,000+ families with maternal health services.
2020
COVID-19 Response
Emergency relief for 5,000+ families, digital literacy for youth.
2022
Major Expansion
12 districts covered, 10,000+ women in microfinance program.
2025
10 Years Strong
25,000+ women empowered, 15,000+ children educated.
10+
Years of Service
From a Dream to a Movement
SSD was born from a conversation between two friends who believed that real change happens at the grassroots level. In 2015, with minimal resources but maximum determination, they set out to empower one community at a time.
Today, that small dream has grown into an organization with over 100 staff members, 28 field offices, and programs touching every aspect of community development.
Grassroots Origins
Started in a single village with just 5 staff members and a vision for change.
Rapid Growth
Expanded to 12 districts with 28 field offices serving thousands of families.
Proven Impact
25,000+ women empowered through sustainable microfinance programs.
Our Milestones
Key achievements that mark our journey of impact
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The next chapter of SSD's journey is being written right now. Join us in creating lasting change across Bangladesh.