ERA Women Scholarship Program

Empowering Women Through Education

Emergency Response and Recovery (ERR)

DRR and Climate Change (DRRCC)

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH)

Livelihood and Market Development(LMD)

Quality Education, Child Rights, Governance and Justice (QECRGJ)

Health, Nutrition and Family Welfare (HNFW)

Youth Engagement and Advocacy(YEA)

Efforts for Rural Advancement (ERA) is a non-profit, humanitarian organization established in 1997, dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized communities in Sunamganj, Bangladesh. Operating in one of the country’s most disaster-prone and impoverished regions, ERA focuses on sustainable development through health, education, livelihood, and emergency response programs. With a strong emphasis on gender equity, environmental resilience, and community empowerment, ERA works to ensure basic rights and a better quality of life for the underprivileged.

Dr.Psyche-Islam-Executive-Director

Dr. Psyche Islam

Executive Director

Professional Summary

Dr. Psyche Islam brings over 15 years of leadership experience in program development and organizational management. She has successfully led multiple initiatives focusing on sustainable development and community empowerment.

Experience:

15+ Years

Education:

Ph.D. in Management

Expertise:

Program Development

Languages:

English, Bengali

Md. Kamrujjaman

Program Director

Md. Shamsuddin

Manager-Finance & Admin

Prasun Roy

Project Co-ordinator

Md. Bodruzzaman

Md. Bodruzzaman

Project Manager

Agriculturist-Kamrul-Hossain

Agriculturist Kamrul Hossain

Project Co-ordinatoR

Pulok-Roberio

Pulok Roberio

Finance Admin Officer

Md. Faysal Ahmed

Project Officer

Fozlul Karim

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Adity Biswas Mou

MEAL & Documentation Officer

Dr. Samiha Sultana

Medical Officer

Nutritionist Lima Akter

Program Officer

Osiur Raman

Project Officer

Nikhil-Chandra-Das

Nikhil Chandra Das

We believe in the limitless potential of every woman, and education is the key to unlocking that power. Yet, due to financial barriers and societal constraints, many women in rural areas are denied access to education, limiting their opportunities for personal and economic growth. For over 17 years, we’ve been dedicated to changing this narrative.

Through our Sponsor a Girl Program, we have provided quality education to thousands of young girls from underserved communities, empowering them to break free from the cycle of poverty. You can join this mission and help make a difference. With just BDT 2,500 per month, you can sponsor a girl’s education, enabling her to build a brighter and more equal future.