About Us
History of Establishment:
A local Initiative for Poverty Alleviation
The acronym OPCA, which stands for ‘Organization for the Poor Community Advancement,’ is a local voluntary, non-profit, non-political, and development organization situated in the naturally abundant and picturesque locale of Mirsarai Upazila, within the Chattogram district of Bangladesh. OPCA is a beacon of hope for those facing the relentless challenges of nature. This region experiences annual challenges in the form of natural calamities, including cyclones, heavy rainfall, tidal surges, and flash floods. These unpredictable disasters disrupt the normal lives of the local population, causing significant damage to their homes, crops, and livestock, thereby subjecting them to a life of hardship.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and enhance the capacity of marginalized communities, including Ethnic...
Vision
OPCA envision poverty free Bangladesh where people live with dignity and enjoy their rights.
Core Values
Stewardship
Accountability
Innovation
Executive Director
Our major focus encompasses a diverse range of critical areas that reflect our commitment to fostering holistic community development and social transformation. We prioritize Micro-Finance and Micro-Enterprise, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Equality, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Livelihood, Climate Change and Disaster Response, Health and Nutrition, Education, Rights and Good Governance, Agriculture, and Persons with Disabilities Inclusion.
