Baptist Aid-BBCF is the development wing of Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship (BBCF) which has about 100 years history in Bangladesh. After many years of relief, rehabilitation and charitable activities BBCF initiated Baptist Aid – BBCF in 1994 for its emergency response and development intervention. The emergency and development projects/programs of Baptist Aid-BBCF are Church based and theref
ore inspired by the Gospel values of love, mercy, respect, justice and peace. Baptist Aid-BBCF has been working in Bangladesh as a registered NGO since 1994. It is registered under Foreign Donation (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Act of 1978 and its registration number with NGO Affairs Bureau is 818. Baptist Aid-BBCF, through its projects and programs we covers the people of all faith irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It serves all people in need putting more emphasis on the children, the women, the youth and the most vulnerable groups – indigenous, elderly, differently able people, displaced and victims of disasters, both natural and man-made. Besides addressing the needs of the children, the women, the youth and the most vulnerable; Baptist Aid-BBCF strengthens the moral and the ethical development of its members and staff. Baptist Aid-BBCF believes, when a person morally and ethically is aware, the development will sustain. Without moral and ethical development, justice cannot be ensured and therefore, peace will remain as a dream. In view of the above, Baptist Aid-BBCF gives emphasis on holistic development approach that includes socio-economic and moral-ethical aspects. Vision:
A poverty free and Just society having life in fullness. Mission:
Inspired by Christ’s love, work towards transforming life through participatory endeavor and comprehensive approaches using potential resources for community self-reliance. Strategic Priorities:
1. Child, youth and family development
2. Emergency Response, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
3. Education – formal and non-formal including vocational
4. Public health – preventive, care and WASH
5. Livelihood
6. Social harmony and peace building
7. Institutional development and capacity strengthening
8. Gender mainstreaming
Mandate of Baptist Aid-BBCF:
Baptist Aid – BBCF will:
1. Continue and maintain the spirit of universality and openness to all irrespective of caste, creed and religion, but with preferential option for the vulnerable persons and groups.
2. Be guided by the Gospel values and plans of the BBCF with the main objective of addressing oppression and injustices bringing harmony and peace among all peoples.
3. Follow appropriate local development approaches to promote self-reliant development.
4. Be responsive to the people affected by any natural or man-made disasters.
5. Practice partnership, collaboration, teamwork and transparency.
6. Give high importance on moral and ethical education.
7. Continue as a learning organization for its sustainability.
