23 Years of Grassroots Child Advocacy, Frontline Health & Audited Integrity
Established in 2003, Do Better for the Children (DBC) is an accredited non-partisan, non-profit voluntary humanitarian organization registered with the Department of Social Services (DA-07605) and the NGO Affairs Bureau (#2113). We believe protecting a child requires building a resilient ring of health, clean water, and dignity around them.
The 23-Year Operating Chronicle (2003–2026)
Grassroots Child Protection & Statutory Recognition
Founded in 2003 by dedicated social organizers; secured legal incorporation under the Societies Registration Act (RJSC #S-5672) and Department of Social Services (#DA-07605). On June 18, 2006, achieved official NGO Affairs Bureau registration (#2113). Partnered with British Airways (2006–2008) to deliver street child education in Gazipur and economic self-reliance for vulnerable women in Kishoreganj.
- check_circleOfficial NGOAB Reg. #2113
- check_circleBritish Airways Partnership
- check_circleGazipur & Kishoreganj Field Outposts
Disaster Resilience, Shobuj Polly WASH & Rohingya Crisis
Expanded emergency disaster relief during severe northern cold waves and monsoon floods. In 2017, immediately deployed to Ukhia during the Rohingya influx, establishing emergency field clinics. Cemented long-term philanthropic partnerships with NABIC (USA) and BDesh Foundation (USA). Completed the benchmark 'Shobuj Polly' WASH initiative in Kanaighat (422 sanitary latrines & 10 deep arsenic-tested tube wells).
- check_circleCamp 16 Refugee Learning Center
- check_circleNABIC USA Strategic Alliance
- check_circleShobuj Polly WASH Grid (422 Latrines)
37-Clinic Healthcare Grid & Medical Rehabilitation
Scaled the frontline healthcare infrastructure under the NABIC Center for Humanity (NCH) program to 37 facilities across 21 districts. Following the July-August 2024 student-led uprising, mobilized a dedicated BDT 5.95M medical treatment and trauma rehabilitation fund. Operating with a verified annual clinical target of 116,863 free consultations and medicines.
- check_circle37 Clinics Across 21 Districts
- check_circleBDT 5.95M Student Rehab Fund
- check_circle116,863 Annual Free Patient Encounters
Two-Tier Governance Structure & Board of Trustees
DBC enforces absolute separation between fiduciary policy oversight and daily field management. The General Body convenes annually to ratify statutory filings and CA audits, while the 7-member Executive Committee guides strategic execution.
Mohammad Abdur Roufe
Senior development governance leader with over 28 years of institutional oversight and philanthropic program direction.
Syed Md. Mursalin
Specialist in humanitarian operations and regional grassroots stakeholder consensus across northern riverine districts.
Shamima Nasrin
Champion of maternal and child health equity with 22 years of frontline program management and donor compliance.
Kazi Nasir Uddin
Chartered finance expert overseeing double-entry statutory bookkeeping, IFRS compliance, and internal expenditure audit gates.
K. M. Moniruzzaman
Coordinator of community health committees, field staff safety protocols, and vulnerable orphan sponsorship verification.
Shaikh Md. Nazmul Karim
Chief Executive directing national operational execution across 37 clinics, Camp 16 center, and institutional partnerships.
Mohammad Jumman Sheikh
Logistics and disaster relief deployment specialist with extensive frontline experience during severe monsoon floods.
Eight Codified Institutional Policy Manuals
Constitution & Bylaws
Supreme governing charter defining institutional mission, General Body authority, and electoral covenants.
HR Management Manual
Codified recruitment, competitive remuneration, equal opportunity hiring, and staff code of ethics.
Financial Management Manual
IFRS-compliant double-entry accounting, mandatory bank transactions, and dual-signatory protocols.
Competitive Procurement Policy
Strict minimum 3-quotation tender protocols, FEFO pharmaceutical sourcing, and vendor neutrality.
Gender-Responsive Guidelines
Protection protocols for female patients, female medical staff safety, and maternal health priority.
Project Management Guidelines
Standard operating procedures for clinic setup, patient register tracking, and quarterly milestone checks.
Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy
Zero-tolerance standard ensuring absolute safety for vulnerable children, female staff, and patients.
Whistleblower & Grievance Redress
Confidential escalation portal protecting reporting integrity directly to the Board of Trustees.
306-Member Workforce Capacity & Frontline Deployment
DBC operates with lean central overhead and maximum field deployment. Over 88% of our personnel serve directly inside rural clinic outposts, haor flood zones, and refugee education centers.
| Category / Role | Full-Time | Part-Time / Term | Total Headcount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat (Dhaka) | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Frontline Field Project Staff | 94 | 35 | 129 |
| Registered MBBS Physicians & Medics | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| Community Committee Volunteers | 0 | 108 | 108 |
| Total Combined Workforce | 147 | 159 | 306 |
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