About Us
Partners for Better Life (PBL) was established in June 2015 and formally incorporated in 2016 as a non-profit organization under the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms, Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Our mission is to support adolescents and youth—specifically women and girls—in making safe, informed decisions regarding their health, hygiene, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We are committed to protecting individuals from gender-based violence and harassment, ensuring our empowerment initiatives remain inclusive of all cultural, religious, and sexual orientations.
PBL operates on the core conviction that a lack of Knowledge, Information, and Capacity (KIC) is the critical missing link between marginalization and empowerment. We believe these three elements bridge the gap between ignorance and enlightenment, poverty and prosperity, and discrimination and dignity. To address this, PBL provides essential information and services that facilitate easy access to comprehensive sexuality education. We empower young people to demand high-quality services, raise their voices against injustice, and transform systemic challenges into opportunities for a better life.
Our organizational strength is rooted in our unwavering commitment to our mission and the communities we serve. At PBL, our dedication to the people remains the cornerstone of our impact and our drive for social change.
The Genesis of PBL
The foundation of Partners for Better Life (PBL) was inspired by the field experiences of our founder and former CEO during a 2015 initiative focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). While serving as a Team Leader for a consortium partner in a project supported by Oxfam NOVIB, he recognized a critical gap in the prevailing campaign model. While the project successfully delivered awareness sessions within schools and local communities, there was a strategic need to measure how this newfound awareness translated into tangible behavioral change.
To test this impact, the founder—with the endorsement of Oxfam—mobilized seed funding from personal resources and contributions from colleagues. This funding launched a pilot program designed to assess the practical application of awareness by making sanitary napkins available for purchase within schools. The objective was to determine if students would proactively seek hygiene products following their educational sessions.
The results of this six-month pilot were compelling, demonstrating a significant and promising shift in student behavior. This success provided the strategic momentum to establish PBL in June 2015. To sustain and scale this mission, the organization was formally registered in August 2016, marking the beginning of our long-term commitment to practical, impactful interventions in youth health and empowerment.
Mission
The mission is to work with the adolescents and youth, particularly women and girls to assist them to make safe and informed decisions on health, hygiene, gender based violence and harassment, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and rights irrespective of cultural, religious and sexual orientation to enable and empower them to lead a better life.
Vision
Harnessing the potential of the adolescent and youth to transform their power into resources.
Goal
- Undertaking specific actions to raise voices against injustice, discrimination, and deprivation; encouraging comprehensive sexuality and reproductive health education; and ensuring access to adequate information on contraception use, nutrition, and health services—including unrestricted and universal sexual and reproductive healthcare—and the prevention of all forms of gender-based violence and sexual harassment.
Core Belief
- PBL believes that the lack of Knowledge, Information, and Capacity (KIC) is the critical missing link between ignorance and enlightenment, poverty and prosperity, discrimination and dignity, injustice and rights, and dehumanization and empowerment. Therefore, PBL aims to provide relevant information and facilitate access to state-provided services, including social protection packages. We build the capacity of those we work with so they can access comprehensive sexuality education, demand essential services, and raise their voices against discrimination, injustice, and violence. By securing legal support and addressing socio-economic challenges, we empower individuals to transform obstacles into opportunities for a better life.
Objectives
- To improve and extend the quality and range of sexuality education in schools and communities.
- To increase the availability and use of sanitary napkins and contraception among young people.
- To enhance the quality of reproductive healthcare services.
- To prevent sexual and gender-based violence through the provision of legal support and services.
- To build the capacity and confidence of youth, particularly women and girls, in creating a better future.
- To advocate for fundamental rights, including the right to accurate information and services related to sexuality and reproductive health.
- To empower youth with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, enabling them to realize their full potential and contribute to economic and social transformation.
- To provide professional caregiving services for the elderly and those experiencing illness or loneliness, delivered by trained caregivers and nurses.
- To foster entrepreneurship by providing technical training and necessary resources.
Values
- Honesty and Integrity: Maintaining the highest ethical standards in all our programs and partnerships.
- Quality Service: Delivering impactful, evidence-based health and education interventions.
- Transparency: Ensuring full accountability to our donors, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.
- Creativity: Pioneering innovative solutions to address systemic challenges in youth empowerment.
Legal Status
| SL No | Registration Authority | Reg. No | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Registrar, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies & Firms, Bangladesh | To – 932/2016 | August 17, 2016 |
Our Office Address
Registered Office:
Partners for Better Life (PBL)
House 19, Road 02, Senpara Parbota,
Mirpur-10, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Cell No: 01711404576, 01785903111,
Email: pblcgsp@gmail.com
Project Office:
Partners for Better Life (PBL) Healthcare Center
Itali Bari, House no. 119 West side of
Alinagar Bazar Chowrasta Nabinagar Main Road,
Kamrangirchar Dhaka – 1211, Bangladesh
Cell No. 01765247638, 01675556249
