Trinamool Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) - Empowering Communities

Background of the Organization

Trinamool Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) is a non-profit, apolitical, and non-governmental voluntary development organization established in May 1998. Since its inception, TUS has been dedicated to implementing health and various development programs in Mymensingh, focusing on the socio-economic and health development of vulnerable groups, including women, children, adolescents, youth, street children, prospective poor individuals, and drug users at the grassroots level.

Utilizing a participatory project planning approach, TUS identifies community challenges systematically, categorizing them for innovative action research aimed at achieving sustainable development. This methodology ensures the involvement of target families in both rural and urban areas, promoting effective participation in activities for sustainable development.

TUS is committed to providing quality support services, facilitating empowerment initiatives, and taking proactive steps to uplift the targeted families. Through its development endeavors, TUS envisions not just short-term relief but lasting improvements that enhance the overall well-being of the communities it serves.

Vision

Empowering vulnerable communities at the grassroots level through comprehensive skill development training, focusing on education, health, nutrition, and environmental issues.

Mission

To promote democracy, good governance, and uphold the rights of women and children, as well as human rights. Supporting rehabilitation and preventing social injustices.

Goal

To secure fundamental human rights and enhance the socio-economic conditions of our underprivileged population.

Our Objectives

To assist people in understanding critical features and forces for deprivation in society

To explore and make use of indigenous potentials and local resources

To strengthen local government institutions through community participation

To fight against drug and HIV/AIDS and promote anti-tobacco environment

To protect rights of deprived women, children, minorities

To create social movement against anti-social activities

To undertake Income Generating Activities for poverty alleviation

To provide maternity health care services

To reduce gender discrimination in society

To maintain bio-diversity and protect natural resources

To promote networks and partnerships with different agencies

To ensure democratic practice at grassroots level

Management and Governance

General Body

27 highly qualified and experienced professionals convening annually to oversee organizational activities.

Executive Body

9 members elected for two-year term, formulating policies and ensuring strategic direction.

General Administration

Executive Director leads overall management, administration, and financial aspects.

Executive Committee Members

Sl #	Name	Designation	Qualification	Occupation
1	Mr. Tushar Daring	Chairman	B. Com	Private Service
2	Mr. Abdul Khaleque	Vice-Chairman	M.A	Private Service
3	Mr. Khandoker Faruque Ahamed	General Secretary / Executive Director	B.A	Private Service
4	Mr. Md. Sharaf Uddin	Joint Secretary	S.S.C	Business
5	Mr. Md. Sirajul Islam	Treasurer	S.S.C	Private Service
6	Lutfur Nahar	Honorable Member	B.A	Private Service
7	Nargis Akter	Honorable Member	M.A	Private Service
8	Md. Toslim Uddin Ahmed	Honorable Member	MSS	Private Service
9	Mrs. Lutfa Khatun	Honorable Member	S.S.C	Private Service

Financial Strategy

The organization primarily secures funding for its initiatives from both local and international sources. This financial support includes grants and soft loans. Trinamool Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) meticulously maintains its financial records in accordance with constitutional provisions.

All funds and cash flows are securely deposited in government-scheduled banks. Operational oversight of these accounts is a collaborative effort involving the Chairman, Executive Director, and Treasurer, who jointly manage the financial transactions.

Internal Audit Team

Regular internal audits for financial checks

External Auditors

Annual independent evaluation

Donor Audits

Project-specific audits as per schedule

Bank Accounts

Joint operation for transparency

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring System

Central Monitoring: Dedicated team oversees all activities
Project Monitoring: Targeted approach for individual projects
Event Monitoring: Real-time assessment for improvements

Evaluation Process

Midterm Evaluation: Interim review for adjustments
Impact Evaluation: Comprehensive outcome assessment
Performance Information: Data-driven decision making

Team Structure

Head Office Staff

Strategic oversight and coordination at organizational headquarters, reporting directly to Executive Director.

Program Managers
Finance Officers
Administration Team
Monitoring Officers

Project Staff

On-ground implementation reporting to Project Managers/Coordinators.

Field Organizers
Supervisors
Outreach Workers
Peer Volunteers