MFI ReportMission:
Al Falah Aam Unnayan Sangstha has been working toward developing the living standard of the poor in northern Bangladesh, who are living apart from their Human Rights, through technical and financial skill development.
Background and Main Challenges:
BACKGROUND:
Al-Falah Aam Unnayan Sangstha (AFAUS) has been implementing need-based programs around its operational areas, primarily in the district of Dinajpur, since its inception in 1989. The organization was founded by local enthusiastic social workers, who have sollicited active ... Read more
Al-Falah Aam Unnayan Sangstha (AFAUS) has been implementing need-based programs around its operational areas, primarily in the district of Dinajpur, since its inception in 1989. The organization was founded by local enthusiastic social workers, who have sollicited active ... Read more
BACKGROUND:
Al-Falah Aam Unnayan Sangstha (AFAUS) has been implementing need-based programs around its operational areas, primarily in the district of Dinajpur, since its inception in 1989. The organization was founded by local enthusiastic social workers, who have sollicited active participation from all stakeholders in their own development process. The organization has focused on identifying and mobilizing available local resources. The target beneficiaries of AFAUS's programs are marginalized people in rural and urban areas living below the poverty line, such as distressed, landless, and marginal farmers. The organization's main goal is to achieve a sound and good environment for peaceful and happy livelihood.
MAIN CHALLENGES:
-Political disruptions such as strikes.
-Natural and man-made disasters, such as floods, droughts and fires.
-Limitation of activities due to government policies.
-Insufficient assistance from government financial institutions.
-Delay in disbursements of (approved) donor funds.
-Overlap with other NGOs.
-Members' migration.
-Inability to take legal action to collect overdue loans. Hide
Al-Falah Aam Unnayan Sangstha (AFAUS) has been implementing need-based programs around its operational areas, primarily in the district of Dinajpur, since its inception in 1989. The organization was founded by local enthusiastic social workers, who have sollicited active participation from all stakeholders in their own development process. The organization has focused on identifying and mobilizing available local resources. The target beneficiaries of AFAUS's programs are marginalized people in rural and urban areas living below the poverty line, such as distressed, landless, and marginal farmers. The organization's main goal is to achieve a sound and good environment for peaceful and happy livelihood.
MAIN CHALLENGES:
-Political disruptions such as strikes.
-Natural and man-made disasters, such as floods, droughts and fires.
-Limitation of activities due to government policies.
-Insufficient assistance from government financial institutions.
-Delay in disbursements of (approved) donor funds.
-Overlap with other NGOs.
-Members' migration.
-Inability to take legal action to collect overdue loans. Hide
Address:
Holding No. 1512, Rajbani Road
Vill-Rajbati, Post-Rajbati
Thana-Kotwaki
Dinajpur Town
Dinajpur
5200
Bangladesh
Phone:
+88 0531 65264
Email:
afaus_ [at] yahoo [dot] com
Main Funding Sources:
Grants
Loans
Savings
Products and Services:
Loans
Products:
Sanitation
Services Provided:
Health
Education
Other
Looking for (Investment Types):
Loans in Local Currency
Donations
Capacity Building Grants
Other Investment
Equity investments
Loans in US$
% Operations Comprised by MF:
91 - 100
Date established:
Jan 1 1989
FYE:
30-Jun
Current Legal Status:
NGO
Regulated:
no
At a glance
- Assets
- Gross Loan Portfolio
- Equity
Contacts
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Md. IslamExecutive Directorafaus_ [at] yahoo [dot] com+88 0531 65264
