Pioneering Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)
Sustainable Livelihoods & Microfinance
Nurturing the Future: Child Education & Healthcare
VERC pioneered the globally acclaimed CLTS sanitation model in 1999, transforming public health across millions of households in Bangladesh and worldwide.
Serving Communities
Since 1977
Village Education Resource Center (VERC) is a leading national non-governmental organization in Bangladesh working since 1977. VERC has been pioneering community-led total sanitation and multi-dimensional community development programs across rural and urban districts.
To establish a self-reliant, exploitation-free society based on gender equality, social justice, and child protection.
— Mission Statement, VERC
Sustainable WASH, education & inclusive microfinance are building blocks of an exploitation-free society.
Our Core Development Programs
Enhancing rural livelihoods, health, education, and clean water access across Bangladesh.
Livelihood & Microfinance Program
The livelihood program offers financial products to rural and urban poor, particularly targeting women. VERC supports borrowers through integrated savings programs, enterprise counseling, agro-finance, and small business support.
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Education Development Program
Promoting basic education and adult literacy through non-formal schools, tutoring support, and community learning centers. VERC ensures children from underprivileged families receive high-quality learning aids and pre-primary guidance.
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Health & Nutrition Program
Providing maternal healthcare, child immunization support, primary treatment, and nutritional awareness programs in hard-to-reach rural areas to improve mother-child survival indices.
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Pioneering the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) methodology in Bangladesh. VERC works to secure 100% open-defecation-free villages and sets up sustainable water supply schemes in arsenic-contaminated and saline zones.
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Women Empowerment & Rights
Developing social leadership, gender parity awareness, legal rights training, and institutional platforms for rural women to voice their rights and resist gender-based violations.
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Inspiring stories of families breaking the cycle of poverty with VERC support.
Livelihood & Microfinance Program
Shabana's Path to Financial Independence
Starting with a VERC microloan of BDT 20,000, Shabana bought a sewing machine and now runs a thriving tailor shop in Savar, creating jobs for 3 other women.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Clean Water Flows in Char Parbatpur Village
A newly installed deep tube-well has ended decades of arsenic contamination, providing safe drinking water to over 200 households in Char Parbatpur.
Our Nationwide Operational Footprint
Headquartered in Savar, Dhaka, VERC operates in 25+ districts, reaching both rural and semi-urban communities.
Vacancies, Notices & Circulars
Stay informed about VERC's active vacancies, tenders, and official notices.
Tender: Office IT Equipment & Networking Procurement
Notice: World Water Day Observation
IT Equipment Procurement – Computers & Networking
Notice: New Financial Policy Implementation – Effective July 2025
Vacancy Announcement: M&E Specialist (Maternal Health Project)
Supply of Sanitation Materials – Savar Union (Lot 1 & 2)
Development Partners & Donors
Partnering with world-class organizations to maximize lasting impact.