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Mission, Vision & Values

Our Vision

SMS envisions an empowered society where poor, helpless, and destitute people achieve improved living conditions through inclusive socio-economic development.

Our Mission

SMS promotes citizens' rights, strengthens women's livelihoods, and drives sustainable development to bring marginalized communities into the mainstream, with special focus on women, children, and disaster-affected persons.

Our Core Values

Believe in Gender Equality

Promoting equal rights, voice and opportunity for women, men, girls and boys.

Respect for Tolerance

Listening to different views and building peaceful, inclusive communities.

Respect for Human Rights

Protecting the dignity, safety and fundamental rights of every person.

Respect for Diversity

Valuing every community, identity, ability, culture and belief.

Our Objectives

Inclusion & Skills for Vulnerable Children

Organize poor, disabled, orphan and street-connected children through inclusive education and practical skill-building opportunities.

Health, Protection & Awareness

Help vulnerable communities learn how to prevent disease, protect themselves and live healthier lives.

Community Leadership & Self-Reliance

Build alternative local leadership so communities can identify their challenges and solve them with available resources.

Human Rights & Gender Justice

Advance the rights of women and children and support FDMN and host communities in Cox's Bazar.

Youth Skills & Opportunity

Equip young people with relevant skills, confidence and opportunities to compete in a changing world.

Water, Environment & Livelihoods

Improve safe water and sanitation, protect coastal and hilly environments, and strengthen climate-smart farming and food security.