Empowering communities, building futures since 1985.
Amra Kaj Kory(AKK) is a non-government development organization founded in 1985 in response to a devastating tornado in Decreerchar, Faridpur, Bangladesh. Initiated by a group of young students led by Mr. M.A. Jalil—now the Executive Director—the organization was built on the vision of creating a just, extortion-free, and self-reliant society in Bangladesh. AKK began its journey with small-scale humanitarian aid and gradually expanded its efforts through savings groups and adult literacy programs aimed at empowering char communities. In 1993 and 1998, it gained legal registration from the NGO Affairs Bureau and Department of Social Welfare, which allowed it to scale its development initiatives. A major breakthrough came in 1991 with its first grant/loan of BDT 100,000 from PKSF for promoting women entrepreneurship. Since then, AKK has implemented 41 development projects and programs with support from numerous international and national donors, including Oxfam, ActionAid Bangladesh, BRAC, Andheri-Hilfe Bonn, CDD, APHD, PKSF, IFAD, DANIDA, World Bank, Norec, NGO Forum, CDRMP, Plan Inaternational, Concern Worldwide, Christian Aid, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and several UN agencies. The organization has worked with diverse vulnerable groups such as rural poor people, farmers, women, youth, children, migrants, and disaster-affected people. Its key focus areas include women and youth entrepreneurship, ecological farming, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction (DRR), char livelihood development, education, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), health and nutrition, human rights advocacy, adolesent girl, protection of HIV, and infrastructure development. Through these efforts, AKK has significantly contributed to the socio-economic development and resilience of marginalized communities across Bangladesh.
To establish an extortion-free, socio-cultural, self-reliant society where life and livelihoods are sustainable, dignified, and just for everyone.
To secure the rights to life and livelihood for hardcore poor, landless farmers, ethnic minorities, children, youth, and socially excluded groups by developing community institutions, mobilizing resources, and enhancing their skills.
Creating jobs and financial independence through micro-credit and entrepreneurial activities.
Skill development, training, and employment generation for boys and girls.
Promoting economic, political, and social rights for women through value chain interventions.
Ensuring primary education, health care, and hygienic practices for marginalized communities and give HIV protection
Sustainable farming methods to promote ecological agriculture and food security.
Building awareness and implementing strategies for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Integrating smart technologies into climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
Protecting and promoting children's rights to education, safety, health, and participation.
Fostering cultural exchange and knowledge sharing between local and global communities.
Promoting equal opportunities and rights for all genders across social, economic, and political spheres.
Emergency Response Program: A coordinated plan to quickly mobilize resources and actions to protect lives, reduce harm, and restore safety during crises or disasters.
Empowering communities through sustainable livelihood opportunities and skill development. Creating pathways to self-reliance through meaningful livelihood initiatives.
1985: AKK founded by a group of visionary social workers.
1988: Registered with Bangladesh’s Department of Social Welfare (DSW).
1993: Registered with NGO Affairs Bureau for international operations.
2012: Obtained Microcredit Regulatory Authority license.