Building resilience and opportunity across Bangladesh since 1986
Sunflower is a national NGO with almost four decades of experience supporting vulnerable and marginalised communities across Bangladesh. Founded in the north of the country and now active nationwide, we work at the intersection of poverty reduction, climate resilience, education, and human rights.
What We Do
Our programmes bring lasting change to families and communities. We provide safe water and hygiene, expand access to education for out-of-school children, strengthen ethnic minority rights, support women’s empowerment, and deliver disaster response. Our approach is rooted in grassroots knowledge yet aligned with international development standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Why Us
With robust governance, transparent financial management, and a skilled local team, Sunflower delivers accountable and effective programmes. Our proven record demonstrates that we can respond to urgent needs while driving long-term change.
Our Impact
Nearly four decades of continuous service in Bangladesh
Over 200,000 people reached with safe water and hygiene programmes
Thousands of children supported with access to education
Ethnic minority communities empowered to protect their rights
Rapid humanitarian assistance delivered during floods and disasters
Building new homes for vulnerable people
Building a new high school
Building a new primary school
Refurbishing dilapidated schools
Building community premises
Building and operating health clinics
Deploying ambulances
Focus Areas
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Safe water supply, hygiene promotion, and community health
Education and Child Rights
Primary schooling, out-of-school children, literacy, school building programme, and life skills
Ethnic Minority Rights
Empowerment, advocacy, and inclusion for indigenous groups
Women’s Empowerment
Skills, livelihoods, leadership, and protection against gender-based violence
Health
Operating heath clinic, operating a community ambulance, and advocacy campains for health
Climate Change and Agriculture
Sustainable farming and resilience to environmental shocks
Disaster Preparedness and Response
Emergency relief and long-term community recovery
Livelihood
Skills development, small business support, and income generation for sustainable family wellbeing
Home Building
Safe housing construction, community participation, and support for families rebuilding their homes
Stories of Change
Behind every project are people whose lives are transformed. From children returning to school to women leading income-generating groups, these stories show the human impact of Sunflower’s work.
Recognition and Partners
Sunflower has a long history of collaboration with international development organisations, including partners from the UK and beyond. Our governance systems, accountability frameworks, and transparency make us a trusted choice for donors and INGOs.
Contact Information
Head Office
Sunflower
Eidgha Residential Area
Dinajpur-5200
Bangladesh
Phone: +88-0531-64970, +88-01797425570
Email: info@sunflowerbd.org
Registration
Registered as a non-governmental organisation in Bangladesh.
Committed to transparency, accountability, and the right to information.