ABOUT WAVE
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
WAVE Foundation is a Civil Society Organization, established in 1990. WAVE is dedicated to its motto ‘Together for Better Life’ towards the vision of establishing ‘A Just and Prosperous Society’. Since its inception, the organization has been implementing a wide range of activities to promote socio-economic development for poor and marginalized communities. WAVE also advocates for universal human rights and good governance through issue-based campaigns. The organization has structured its activities under Five major programs, which include 1. Microfinance, 2. Agroecology Focused Agri-Food System Transformation, 3. Governance, Rights and Justice, 4. Community Development and Youth Empowerment and 5. Climate Justice and Renewable Energy Promotion. WAVE has impacted over 17.5 million households, making it a pivotal force in the development sector. All of its initiatives and multifaceted approaches have been instrumental in empowering communities and providing access to resources, leading to transformative change, inspiration, hope, and progress. Its contributions have played a crucial role in realizing the country’s development plan and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. WAVE is committed to driving positive change and impacting the lives of those it serves.
Vision
A just and prosperous society where every individual lives with dignity, freedom, and equal opportunity.
Mission
To advance justice and inclusion by ensuring equitable access to opportunity, improving quality of life, and upholding the dignity and freedom of all people across local, regional, and national levels.
OUR VALUES
Integrity in Action: The organisation is guided by unwavering integrity. In every decision, relationship, and action, it commits to upholding the truth, transparency, and ethical conduct—building trust within the communities and among all stakeholders.
Accountability with Purpose: The WAVE Foundation holds itself responsible to the people it serves and the principles it upholds. Through compliance with policies, transparency in operations, and responsiveness to feedback, we ensure that justice, equity, and organisational excellence remain at our core.
Innovation for Social Change: The organisation actively cultivates creativity and forward thinking to address complex challenges. Embracing experimentation and learning, it strives to design impactful, scalable solutions that respond to the evolving needs of society.
Responsible Stewardship: The WAVE Foundation practices thoughtful and efficient use of resources—financial, human, and environmental—ensuring that every investment contributes meaningfully to its mission. Frugality is not about restricting the organisation, but about maximising impact through mindful management.
THEMATIC PILLAR
- Sustainable Livelihood
- Social Development
- Democratic Governance
- Environmental Justice
LEGAL STATUS
- NGO Affairs Bureau: # 719, dated 22.06.1993, latest renewal on 6th June 2018
- Societies Act XXI of 1860: # S-3240(29)/2003, dated 23.07.2003
- Department of Social Services: # Kush-87/91, dated 20.02.1991 & 28.07.2004
- Microcredit Regulatory Authority, Dhaka to operate as MFI: License No. 04908-00607-00023, dated 05.09.2007
- Department of Family Planning: #Affiliation Number-14, dated 18 June 2013.

