Core Program of ERA
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)
About Efforts for Rural Advancement (ERA)
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.
Meet with Senior Management Team
Fahmida Akther
Executive Director
Professional Summary
Fahmida Akther began her professional journey in 1996 as an assistant teacher, steadily building a career marked by dedication and excellence in education. Her commitment and performance led to her promotion as Head Teacher in 2018, where she guided staff and students with strong leadership and vision. Over the years, she enriched her expertise through diverse trainings in leadership, staff and financial management, office environment, and child care and development, complementing her formal qualification with a Certificate in Education. With nearly three decades of experience in teaching and school leadership, she transitioned into a broader development role, taking on the position of Executive Director at ERA on 1st February 2026, where she now applies her extensive knowledge and management skills to drive organizational growth and community impact.
Expertise:
Program Development
Languages:
English, Bengali
Md. Kamrujjaman
Program Director
Md. Shamsuddin
Manager-Finance & Admin
Prasun Roy
Project Co-ordinator
Md. Bodruzzaman
Project Manager
Agriculturist SK Kamrul Hossain
Project Co-ordinator
Pulok Reberio
Finance & Admin Officer
Tripty Dey
Field Coordinator
Fozlul Karim
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Ayesha Akter
MEAL & Documentation Officer
Dr. Tania Akter
Medical Officer
Safina Tus Sabiha
Nutrition Officer
Osiur Raman
Project Officer
Nikhil Chandra Das
Finance & Admin Officer
Trusted Partners of ERA
Empowering Women Through Education
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.
Join Our Volunteer Network
With a mission to empower youth and drive social change, we have united over 55,000 young changemakers from all over Bangladesh. Together, we are transforming communities and creating a better future for all.
1900
Nationwide Volunteers
64
Districts Covered
Are you ready to make an impact and work with underprivileged communities?
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