ABOUT US
Centre for Humanitarian Research and Social Development Foundation
An independent, non-political, and non-profit organisation working at the intersection of environmental sustainability, evidence-based policy research, and community-centred development.
WHO WE ARE
An independent force for lasting change
CHRSD is a multi-disciplinary foundation committed to protecting human rights, advancing social justice, and fostering institutional accountability. The foundation deploys GIS, satellite remote sensing, and biometric verification through a strategic consortium with Nevronus Systems to bring rigorous, technology-driven evidence to community development challenges across Bangladesh.
We operate across all 8 administrative divisions, with active field presence in 14 districts. Our work spans environmental conservation, digital governance, health, education, and rights-based advocacy — all grounded in peer-reviewed research and independently verified data.
SMART APPROACH · DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Technology-enabled development at national scale
GIS & Remote Sensing
Every sapling planted under NSADMP is individually GIS-tagged and monitored via Sentinel-2 NDVI satellite imagery — giving us tree-level verification at national scale.
Biometric Verification
SDAMSMP uses biometric-verified attendance — bringing 379,624 teachers across 65,566+ government primary schools into a real-time digital accountability framework.
AI-Assisted Diagnostics
The AI Vision Care Initiative deploys computer vision diagnostics to screen 1.2 million RMG workers for uncorrected refractive errors — a low-cost, high-impact health intervention.
Independent Verification
All programme data is independently verified before publication. Field audits, third-party evaluation, and open-access reporting are non-negotiable standards at CHRSD.
OUR DIRECTION
Vision & Mission
"To build a greener, more climate-resilient, and digitally accountable nation, aligned with the 'Smart Bangladesh' framework."
"To empower vulnerable communities through investigative research, advocacy for rights-based laws, and the implementation of large-scale digital governance programmes that ensure transparency and professional accountability."
FOUR CORE PILLARS
Integrated, evidence-driven solutions
Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilience
National-scale afforestation, coastal plantation, and community-led conservation — all monitored through satellite and GIS technology to ensure verified, lasting impact.
Research, Innovation & Policy Development
Peer-reviewed socio-economic research on labour markets, climate vulnerability, and human rights — producing evidence that communities and policymakers can act on.
Community Engagement & Participation
Every programme is designed with, not for, the communities we serve. Free legal aid, community health screening, and participatory monitoring keep people at the centre.
Technology-Enabled Development
A strategic technology consortium with Nevronus Systems deploys GIS, biometric verification, AI diagnostics, and satellite monitoring across all flagship programmes.
STRATEGIC APPROACH
Guided by four core values
Independent
Non-political and non-partisan. CHRSD accepts no funding that creates dependency or compromises programme integrity.
Rights-Based
Every programme is anchored in international human rights standards. Development that excludes the most marginalised is not development.
Collaborative
We partner with government ministries, international bodies, academia, civil society, and the private sector — because no single actor can solve systemic problems alone.
Accountable
Audited accounts, open-access evaluation reports, and independently verified programme data — published in full, every year.
WHAT WE DO
High-impact programmes
NSADMP
National Smart Afforestation & Digital Monitoring Programme
250 million trees over 5 years, each GIS-tagged, satellite-monitored, and independently verified at 30-day and 90-day field audits.
SDAMSMP
Smart Digital Attendance Management System & Monitoring Programme
Biometric teacher attendance across 65,566+ government primary schools — covering 379,624 teachers nationally, reducing administrative overhead by 30%.
VISION CARE
AI Vision Care Initiative — RMG Sector
AI computer vision diagnostics targeting 1.2 million ready-made garment workers. 61.3% of screened workers found to have uncorrected refractive errors above clinical threshold.
RESEARCH & RIGHTS
Human Rights & Socio-Economic Research
Free legal aid, human rights monitoring, and peer-reviewed research on labour market informality, extreme poverty, and climate vulnerability in Bangladesh.
STAY CONNECTED
Let's keep in touch
29 Toyenbee Circular Road (5th Floor), Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000
info@chrsd.org · +880-2-47122566