In Bangladesh since 1978.

Bangladesh has the eighth largest population in the world with 162 million. Half of its enormous population lives in poverty. This widespread poverty, combined with urban growth, environmental degradation, and severe gender disparities, directly affects the nation’s health—particularly among the poor.

Since the 1950s, we have played a key role in helping Bangladesh develop and integrate its national family planning and maternal and child health programs, reach the hardest to reach populations, improve quality of services, and build the capacity of partner organizations.

What We Do in Bangladesh

Make sure every woman has access to the information and health care to safely deliver her baby and care for herself and her children—from her home to the health facility

Strengthen health centers, satellite clinics, and community health workers so more people in more places have access to the contraceptive information and services they need

Build the capacity of local organizations to provide quality services for poor and underserved populations

Focus on the unique sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents—the largest generation of young people in history—as they come of age

Discover Our Projects

Shukhi Jibon

Despite accelerating toward middle-income status, Bangladesh struggles to provide equitable access to health care. Shukhi Jibon addresses this—increasing family planning service uptake by...

NGO Health Service Delivery Project

Bangladesh has the eighth largest population in the world with 162 million. Half of its enormous population lives in poverty. See how our nationwide partnership with the Surjer Hashi “Smiling...

(re)solve

To advance progress toward the achievement of FP2020 and the SDGs and to reduce unintended pregnancies, there is an urgent need to address unmet need for modern contraception. (res)olve brings...

Annual Report 2018: Her Own Future

Pathfinder has been #ByHerSide for more than 60 years. Pathfinder is committed to remaining by her side for many...

USAID project Shukhi Jibon launched

Pathfinder International, in partnership with IntraHealth International, will implement the project for five years from July 2018 to July...

Pathways: Your Legacy, Her Future

With your partnership, we are charting a new path while staying true to Pathfinder’s history and mission. We will build upon 60 years of courage, commitment, and community to continue to go where...

Meet Our Staff

Caroline Crosbie

Project Director

Caroline has expertise in program development and management and a long and significant career with more than 25 years of experience in international family...

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