Welcome to Heed Bangladesh

Introduction

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 September 2011 09:11 Written by Administrator 23 August 2011

HEED Bangladesh (Health, Education and Economic Development) is a non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to participate and promote national development through upgrading the socio-economic condition of the disadvantaged and underprivileged people in the society. The organization, as a national non-governmental organization (NGO), was formed in 1974, by national Christian leaders and several western partner organizations in response to the post war needs in Bangladesh.Since 1974,

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Cyclone Shelter Preparation

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 September 2011 09:42 Written by Administrator 27 August 2011

In coastal belt of Bangladesh the average height from mean sea level is 2.5 to 3.5 feet. Every year after monsoon rain in Bangladesh has disaster risk for cyclone. Every year the Bay of Bengal generates the cyclone. When the cyclone passes through the water level increase 5 to 12 feet. In coastal area most of the building materials are mud, wooden, tin and straw. So, all structures are collapse when the cyclone hit in the coastal area. All people take the shelter in the cyclone center. Mainly the cyclone centre is 2 storied concrete building where the 1st floor height is minimum 10 feet.

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Handicrafts

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 September 2011 09:20 Written by Administrator 06 September 2011

HEED Handicrafts is a project of HEED Bangladesh. It is a Fair Trade Organization and was established in 1978 with the aim of creating jobs and employment for the poor and marginalized people, specialized in handicrafts production, using locally available environment-friendly resources. Its activities operate for the purpose of improving socio-economic condition of the producers/Artisans and their associated communities. HEED Handicrafts provides training and education to improve producers’ skill on products and market. HEED Handicrafts activities operate as a sustainable self financed project under the guideline of the HEED Board. Presently HEED Handicrafts works on various handicrafts products.

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HEED Language Center

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 September 2011 09:39 Written by Administrator 27 August 2011

HEED Language Centre (HLC) is a leading Bangla language center for non Bengali students. After the liberation war, many overseas workers (aid workers. missionaries, and diplomats) came to Bangladesh to work with the people to help them overcome the devastation that had occurred during the war. These workers faced tremendous problem in communicating with the people at the grass root level. However, recognizing the problem, the HEED management came up with a solution by establishing a Bangla language-teaching center.

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Nursery Development Project

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 September 2011 09:39 Written by Administrator 27 August 2011

HEED Bangladesh established a fruit/timber nursery at Kamolgonj in Moulavibazar district. The nursery is operating under direct supervision of HEED Bangladesh. Saplings of mango, jack fruit, guava, papaya, coconut, amloki, blackberry etc. are being produced in the nursery. One Horticulturist has been appointed to design, and executes the activities of nursery along with four experienced technicians.