About Us

About us

SOF

At Shobujer Ovijan Foundation, we are committed to empowering vulnerable women and children and ensuring their rights and protection. Our mission is to enhance the resilience of working women and their children by facilitating collective movements and capacity-building initiatives. We began our journey by working with women contributing to the global value chain of the readymade garments sector and their children. Over time, we expanded our reach to include domestic workers, migrant workers, sex workers, transgender communities, adolescent girls, women from ethnic minorities, and other vulnerable groups. Through our inclusive approach, we strive to build a more just and supportive society for all.

Mission Statement

Together, we build a Bangladesh where every woman, child, and girl thrives with dignity and equal opportunity.

Vision Statement

Shobujer Ovijan Foundation (SOF), as a feminist organization, empowers marginalized women, children, and girls in Bangladesh through advancing gender equality, child rights, climate resilience, grassroots-led economic inclusion, violence prevention, youth leadership, and humanitarian response.

Our History

In 2005 Shobujer Ovijan Foundation has formed as a brainchild of a group of young women which is envisioned as a non-political woman headed organization that will serve the women and child at risk to any form of exploitation. The Ovijan (expedition) has initially starts in form of volunteer works and supporting the vulnerable women and children to connect with opportunities available through informal capacity enhancement activities. Later in 2012 Shobujer Ovijan Foundation has received the needful registration to receive foreign funds directly.

Organizational Core Values

Equality, Inclusion, and Dignity
We believe in the equal worth of every individual and are committed to creating an inclusive society where all people—regardless of gender, caste, religion, or socioeconomic status—are treated with respect, fairness, and dignity. We work to dismantle systems of exclusion and discrimination, especially those affecting women and girls.
Empowerment
We are dedicated to enabling women and girls to achieve their full potential by increasing their access to knowledge, resources, and opportunities for leadership and economic independence.
Integrity and Accountability
We uphold the highest standards of transparency, honesty, and responsibility. We are accountable to the communities we serve, our partners, and our stakeholders. Our highest priority is to protect vulnerable children and women.
Collaboration and Solidarity
We value partnerships and shared goals. By working together with communities, civil society, government, and the private sector, we strive for sustainable and inclusive development.
Innovation and Learning
We embrace creativity, evidence, and adaptive learning to drive effective solutions. We remain open to change and committed to continuous growth and improvement. We believe children can be a center for change and we learn from children to understand and deliver better.
Climate Sensitivity
We recognize the urgent need for climate-conscious development. We integrate environmental awareness and sustainability in all our initiatives, ensuring that our work supports both gender justice and climate resilience.
Grassroots Leadership
We believe that lasting change starts from the ground up. We promote and support the leadership of women and children within their communities to shape solutions that reflect their realities

SOF

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Our History

Organizational Core Values

Domestic Workers reached

people from the RMG sector reached

people reached through community daycare centres

migrant workers reached

leather sector workers reached

children reached through the sponsorship projects

Services

Contacts

Current Projects

Empowering Women through Civil Society Action in Bangladesh (EWCSA)

Empowering Women through Collaboration and Enabling Environment