Key Achievements & Awards
Since 1987, VOSD’s work has been recognized by national institutions, press associations, and government bodies across Bangladesh. Below is a selection of our most significant awards and the milestones behind them.
Our National Awards
Six national awards received between 2005 and 2008, recognizing VOSD’s contributions to health, education, social welfare, and disaster rehabilitation.
Jainul Abedin Gold Award
Health & Nutrition
Awarded in recognition of VOSD’s outstanding contribution to improving public health and nutrition status in rural Bangladesh, particularly through community-based nutrition programs and maternal-child health services.
Sadinata Sangsad Award
Education Services
Recognized for exceptional work in expanding access to education for underprivileged children through non-formal education centres, second-chance schooling, and adult literacy programs.
Journalist Association Award
Socio-economic Development
Honored for pioneering socio-economic development work among the poorest communities — including micro-credit, group formation, and women’s economic empowerment initiatives.
National Youth Culture Organization Award
Health & Education
Awarded for the combined impact of VOSD’s community health programs and educational initiatives in transforming the lives of youth and adolescents across rural Bangladesh.
Index Kagoj-Kalam Business Award
Social Welfare
Recognized for sustained excellence in social welfare programs that uplift vulnerable communities — from disaster relief to rural housing and livelihood development.
Sritir SIDR Award
Relief & Rehabilitation — Amtali Press Club
Awarded by the Amtali Press Club for VOSD’s exceptional contribution during the catastrophic Cyclone SIDR in 2007 — providing emergency relief, shelter, and long-term rehabilitation to thousands of affected coastal families.
Milestones That Matter
Behind every award is a decade of persistent work. Here are the numbers that define VOSD’s journey since 1987.
Education
- 131,350 children made literate
- 435 education centres established
- 786 centres running under OOSCEP
- 25,322 children currently enrolled
Health & Nutrition
- 1.27 Cr+ people made aware on health
- 4,641 Community Nutrition Centres
- 6.12M+ mothers & children covered
- 200,000 RMG workers reached
Livelihoods & Micro-Credit
- 54,254 savings groups formed
- Tk. 153.65 Cr+ micro-credit distributed
- 98.40% loan recovery rate
- 5,88,707 beneficiaries trained
Water & Sanitation
- 465,877 water-sealed latrines
- 2,105 deep tube wells installed
- 17,512 shallow tube wells installed
- 50 Lakh people aware on arsenic
Environment & Climate
- 2.55 Cr+ trees planted
- 3,350 nurseries developed
- 7,370+ improved cooking stoves
- 2,280+ solar home systems
Social Protection
- 15,700+ VGD women trained
- 6,972+ houses built for the poor
- 750 families resettled
- 3,350 street children reached
Nearly Four Decades of Service
From Local Roots to National Impact
VOSD’s awards are not simply plaques on a wall — they represent years of partnership with communities, government departments, and international donors to solve the hardest problems facing rural and urban Bangladesh.
Each recognition came from a different corner of Bangladeshi society — a press club, a journalist association, a national youth organization, and cultural institutions. This diverse recognition speaks to VOSD’s ability to work across sectors and connect with people from all walks of life.
Every award belongs not to us alone, but to the thousands of community members, staff, and volunteers who made it possible.
Write the Next Chapter With Us
The recognition we’ve earned is a foundation, not a finish line. Join VOSD as a partner, donor, or volunteer and help us continue building a more just and inclusive Bangladesh.