About VARD of Bangladesh

The Voluntary Association for Rural Development of Bangladesh (VARD of Bangladesh) was founded in 2006 under the visionary leadership of Mr Jagodish Karmokar, a former employee of World Vision Bangladesh, along with a dedicated group of philanthropists. VARD of Bangladesh is a national, non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political voluntary development and humanitarian organisation. We are committed to serving the most vulnerable populations, particularly children, women, youth, and families living in rural and marginalised communities across Bangladesh. VARD of Bangladesh envisions a society free from poverty, where every person lives with dignity and equal rights

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About VARD of Bangladesh

The Voluntary Association for Rural Development of Bangladesh (VARD of Bangladesh) was founded in 2006 under the visionary leadership of Mr Jagodish Karmokar, a former employee of World Vision Bangladesh, along with a dedicated group of philanthropists. VARD of Bangladesh is a national, non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political voluntary development and humanitarian organisation. We are committed to serving the most vulnerable populations, particularly children, women, youth, and families living in rural and marginalised communities across Bangladesh. VARD of Bangladesh envisions a society free from poverty, where every person lives with dignity and equal rights

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Vision

LIGHT FOR DISTRESS

We envision a Bangladesh where every person, especially children, Youth, and women, lives with dignity, enjoys fundamental rights, and has access to the resources and opportunities needed to flourish.

Our Mission

Serve Together, Transform Lives

We are dedicated to uplifting the poor, underprivileged, and marginalised regardless of caste, creed, religion, or ethnicity through inclusive and transformative community-based development initiatives.

Core Values

Integrity: We uphold transparency, accountability, and responsible use of resources in all our operations, ensuring trust with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.
Diversity: We embrace inclusivity and collaboration across cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds to co-create sustainable solutions to complex challenges.
Excellence: We strive for high performance, learning, and innovation in everything we do, delivering impact with professionalism and dedication.
Equality: We believe in the equal rights and dignity of every individual and work toward creating an inclusive and just society.
Dignity: We protect and uphold the sanctity of human life, recognising that every person is made in the Almighty’s image and deserves respect and compassion.

Organizational Governance & Management

VARD is governed by an Executive Body, with oversight and decision-making responsibilities for policy, strategic direction, and compliance.

Rev. Pastor Binoy Saur – President
Mr. Jagodish Karmokar – Founder & General Secretary (Executive Director)
Shila Halder – Treasurer
Pastor. Pijush Hira – Executive Board member
Mr. Edwin Dulal Sarkar – Executive Board Member
Roslin Mandol – Executive Board Member
Mr. Nikhal Gomes – Executive Board Member

VARD of Bangladesh is a national, non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political voluntary development and humanitarian organisation. We are committed to serving the most vulnerable, particularly children, women, youth, and families living in rural and marginalised communities across Bangladesh.

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NGOAB No:2072
45/4 – A, Senpara, Mirpur –10, Dhaka – 1215, Bangladesh.
Email: jagodish.vardofbangladesh@gmail.com.
Phone: +8801819442868

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