Who We Are
Build a just society, free from poverty.
years serving communities in Bangladesh
Orphan care play day
About Impact Initiative
Impact Initiative is a national humanitarian and development organization established in 1995 and headquartered in Dhaka, registered with the Social Welfare Ministry and the NGO Affairs Bureau.
Founded as Rangdhanu Development Center, it was renamed Impact Initiative in December 2020, keeping the same legal identity and registrations.
Established
Districts of Bangladesh
People reached
Program areas
Vision & Mission
Vision
An inclusive environment where youth, including young women, men and people with disabilities, with a focus on gender diversity, actively participate in decision-making processes, contributing to economic growth and building a resilient society.
Mission
IMI implements sustainable socio-economic development programs that promote inclusive participation in decision-making, strengthen social cohesion, peacebuilding and access to justice, and support accountable governance, fostering resilience, dignity and equitable opportunities for all.
Core values
Respect
For the dignity and rights of all.
Impartiality
Assisting on need alone, without discrimination.
Quality
High-standard programs that meet real needs.
Accountability
In resources, delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Advocacy
So the most vulnerable take part in decisions affecting them.
Innovation
Applying creative solutions to evolving challenges.
Guiding principles: Sustainability · Inclusivity · Gender inclusion · Capacity building · Cultural sensitivity · Non-violent communication · Do no harm
Our journey
1995–2000
Registered as Rangdhanu Development Center; first emergency food assistance, tube-wells and basic relief.
2001–2005
Introduced TVET and youth skills development, with structured livelihood initiatives.
2006–2010
Expanded into health: primary healthcare support, outreach and support to community clinics.
2011–2015
Scaled up WASH in rural and climate-vulnerable areas; introduced climate-sensitive livelihoods.
2016–2020
Major expansion of humanitarian operations, particularly the Rohingya response; renamed Impact Initiative in December 2020.
2021–2025
Expanded entrepreneurship and TVET; strengthened child protection, gender inclusion and labor rights; introduced election observation and civic engagement.
Where we work
IMI implements programs in 26 districts across all eight divisions of Bangladesh — from the northern chars and haor basin to the coastal belt and the Chattogram Hill Tracts.
IMI works in 26 of Bangladesh's 64 districts. Select a division below to see its coverage.
Strategic Plan: Forging Ahead
A roadmap for delivering impactful, sustainable results — with a robust accountability system so the impact of our programs is measured and continuously improved.