OUR HISTORY
Three decades of dedicated service
Since its founding in 1996, ANANDO has grown from a small community initiative to a nationally recognized development organization, serving hundreds of thousands of people across Bangladesh.
Founding of ANANDO
ANANDO was established by a group of committed development professionals with a vision to address the most pressing needs of vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.
Founding of ANANDO
ANANDO was established by a group of committed development professionals with a vision to address the most pressing needs of vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.
Expanding to New Districts
Following early successes in food security and livelihood programs, ANANDO expanded its reach to five new districts, establishing regional offices and local partnerships.
Expanding to New Districts
Following early successes in food security and livelihood programs, ANANDO expanded its reach to five new districts, establishing regional offices and local partnerships.
International Partnerships
ANANDO entered into strategic partnerships with international humanitarian organizations, enabling larger-scale programming in disaster response and climate adaptation.
International Partnerships
ANANDO entered into strategic partnerships with international humanitarian organizations, enabling larger-scale programming in disaster response and climate adaptation.
Response to Cyclone Mahasen
ANANDO played a pivotal role in post-disaster recovery in coastal communities affected by Cyclone Mahasen, reaching over 50,000 households with emergency relief and rehabilitation support.
Response to Cyclone Mahasen
ANANDO played a pivotal role in post-disaster recovery in coastal communities affected by Cyclone Mahasen, reaching over 50,000 households with emergency relief and rehabilitation support.
Rohingya Crisis Response
As the Rohingya refugee crisis unfolded, ANANDO mobilized resources to provide humanitarian assistance in Cox's Bazar, delivering WASH, protection, and livelihood support.
Rohingya Crisis Response
As the Rohingya refugee crisis unfolded, ANANDO mobilized resources to provide humanitarian assistance in Cox's Bazar, delivering WASH, protection, and livelihood support.
Reaching 500,000 Beneficiaries
ANANDO reached a landmark milestone of 500,000 cumulative beneficiaries, reflecting decades of dedicated service and community empowerment across Bangladesh.
Reaching 500,000 Beneficiaries
ANANDO reached a landmark milestone of 500,000 cumulative beneficiaries, reflecting decades of dedicated service and community empowerment across Bangladesh.
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Our Legacy, Our Future
From a small office in Dhaka to a nationally recognized force for change, ANANDO's journey reflects the resilience and determination of the communities we serve. Thirty years of stories, relationships, and hard-won progress have shaped who we are — and who we are still becoming.
ANANDO field team members from early programs in rural Bangladesh, circa 2001.