Advancing rural communities
CARA works across Bangladesh to strengthen health, education, rights, inclusion, livelihoods, and emergency response—so communities can build safer, more dignified futures.
Community Journey
Since 1998, CARA has strengthened health, education, rights, and livelihoods across Bangladesh.
Inclusive Rural Development
CARA works with people of all backgrounds, with a strong focus on rural and underserved communities. Community participation is built into planning, delivery, and follow-up.
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Programs that meet real needs
From health and education to sanitation, skills training, disability inclusion, and women & child rights—CARA combines services and awareness to create lasting change.
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Support when it matters most
CARA responds in emergencies through preparedness, field assessment, and humanitarian support—standing beside families during crises and recovery.
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Women & Child Protection
CARA promotes safety, dignity, and equal opportunity through rights awareness, community engagement, and capacity-building initiatives for women and children.
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Skills For Sustainable Livelihoods
We support self-reliance through practical skills development and income-generating training—helping youth and families move toward stable livelihoods.
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Health, hygiene & safe living
CARA strengthens community wellbeing through health awareness, nutrition support, sanitation and hygiene initiatives—reducing preventable risks at the household level.
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Mission & Vision
Our work is guided by a clear purpose—building stronger, more dignified communities through inclusive development.
Mission: What Drives Us
To ensure sustainable livelihoods and dignified lives by strengthening community capacity—especially empowering women—through responsible and quality services. CARA works to improve wellbeing, increase awareness of rights, expand access to learning and practical skills, promote healthy living conditions, and stand beside communities during emergencies—so progress is not temporary, but lasting.
Our Vision for Change
To ensure sustainable livelihoods and dignified lives by strengthening community capacity—especially empowering women—through responsible and quality services. CARA works to improve wellbeing, increase awareness of rights, expand access to learning and practical skills, promote healthy living conditions, and stand beside communities during emergencies—so progress is not temporary, but lasting.
Our Impact at a Glance
CARA drives impact through community participation and skills development, helping rural families build safer, healthier futures.
TOGETHER, WE ARE BUILDING STRONGER RURAL COMMUNITIES
Our Reach
19,350+
Direct Beneficiaries
11
Districts Covered
11
Districts Covered
Where we work
CARA’s impact is driven by community participation and practical service delivery. We support rural families
Featured Impact Stories
Stories from the field—how community-led action creates lasting outcomes.
- Inclusive rural development
CARA promotes safety, dignity, and equal opportunity through rights awareness, community engagement, and capacity-building initiatives for women and children.
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- Inclusive rural development
We support self-reliance through practical skills development and income-generating training—helping youth and families move toward stable livelihoods.
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Hope Starts Close to Home
When rural communities have access to support, skills, and opportunity, progress becomes permanent. CARA works alongside families across Bangladesh to build safer, healthier, and more dignified futures—through community-led action.