SETU, a leading NGO was formed in 1983
aiming to work for the disadvantaged
and poor people who were socially weak,
politically neglected and economically
vulnerable. SETU's development effort
primarily concentrates on organizing
and mobilizing the downtrodden people
of the society, so that they can speak
for themselves, act as conscious and
assertive members in their groups, communities,
even in local, national and global context.
Virtually,
SETU has been equipped in a way to take
and/or undertake right based challenging
initiatives. Its particular expertise,
which it has developed on the issues
of globalization, WTO, rights and good
governance, youth
animation and social justice, CSO accountability
etc. aiming at contributing its micro
macro impact which have been gained
from its past work experiences.
With
these perceptions in mind, SETU:i)
Encourages the formation of local groups
of under-privileged and distressed people
and develops in them a sense of co-operation
among them.
ii) Assists them to understand the causes
of their poverty and how to overcome
these causes/problems.iii)
Assists Government’s drives for
attaining self-sufficiency by the neglected
and distressed people of the society.
iv)
Assists the above target groups to find
gainful job opportunities for them.
Legal
Status:
SETU has been standing on legal footing
all through. It has the following legal
status with the Govt. and international
organizations:
•
Registration No. under voluntary welfare
agencies (Registrtion & control)
Ordinance, 1961: No. Kushtia-10/86,
Dated: 17.02.1986.
• Registration no. under the foreign
donation (voluntary activities) regulation
rules, 1978: No. DSS/FDO/R-240, Dated:
05.10.1987.
• Tax ordinance 1984, TIN No.
412-400-0094/KC-2, Khulna. Dated: 12.01.2003
Management :
SETU has got a Governing Board for its
policy-making and overall functioning,
headed by a Chairman. The Chief Executive
Officer of the Organization is designated
as the Executive Director.
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