Community consultation in coastal Patuakhali. Photograph published with participant consent.

With People, Towards Progress

Empowering People. Building Resilient Communities.

Sonartori works with underserved and climate-vulnerable communities in Patuakhali to strengthen dignity, inclusion, capabilities and resilience through participatory and locally responsive development initiatives.

Community consultation in coastal Patuakhali. Photograph published with participant consent.

Established in 2015

Based in Patuakhali

Social Services Registration: Patua-617/2017

NGO Affairs Bureau Registration: 3177

Community-led development in coastal Bangladesh

About Sonartori

Community-led development in coastal Bangladesh

Sonartori Samaj Unnayan Sangstha is a nonprofit voluntary development organization committed to improving the quality of life of underserved and vulnerable communities through education, health, livelihoods, women's empowerment, environmental responsibility and humanitarian support.

Learn About Sonartori

Our Focus

Six program focus areas

These are our organizational focus areas. They describe the priorities that guide our work, and are not a list of completed projects.

Health and Wellbeing
01

Education and Learning

Sonartori aims to improve learning opportunities for students from economically disadvantaged families through scholarship support, academic guidance, learning materials and community-based educational initiatives.

View program
02

Health and Wellbeing

Sonartori seeks to improve access to basic health information and community-level health support through medical camps, awareness campaigns, preventive-health education and referrals to appropriate services.

View program
03

Women's Empowerment and Livelihoods

Sonartori seeks to strengthen women's capabilities, economic participation and decision-making through practical skills, livelihood development, financial literacy and access to responsible support services.

View program
04

Environment and Climate Action

Sonartori aims to encourage environmentally responsible communities through tree planting, cleanliness campaigns, climate awareness and locally appropriate environmental initiatives.

View program
05

Disaster Response and Humanitarian Support

Sonartori seeks to support disaster-affected and highly vulnerable families through responsible emergency assistance, community preparedness, referrals and recovery-focused initiatives.

View program
06

Housing and Shelter Support

Subject to verified needs, available funding and approved projects, Sonartori seeks to support extremely vulnerable families with safer shelter, housing rehabilitation, essential repairs and referrals to appropriate housing-assistance programs.

View program

Projects

Verified Projects and Activities

Project records are published only after objectives, location, timeline and reporting have been verified.

Project information is currently being prepared and verified.

Impact

Impact That Can Be Verified

We publish results only after they have been reviewed and approved. No figures appear on this website until verified data exists.

Approved impact information will be published through the transparency process.

News

Latest News and Stories

Reports from our teams and communities are reviewed before publication.

News and field stories will be published here following editorial review.

Transparency

Accountability is part of our work

Sonartori is committed to responsible governance, accurate public information and transparent institutional practices. Verified registration information, reports and approved organizational documents will be available through the Transparency Centre.

Visit Transparency Centre

Work with us to strengthen communities

We welcome responsible partnerships with government institutions, development organizations, technical experts and community stakeholders.

Discuss a Partnership