Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) incepted in 1^st June 1998 as a not for profit, non political and community based voluntary organization. Soon, AVAS has been registered with the Department of Social Welfare, NGO Affairs Bureau, Jubo Unnayan Adhidaptar (Department of Youth Development) & Women Affairs Bureau. The Head Office of the organization has been established in Barisal, the southmost divisional town of Bangladesh.

Though, initially AVAS was established to ensure Women’s right & Leadership, at present the organization is conducting the activities Health, Rights, Legal Aid Support and Education, Education, SRHR, Combating Violence Against Women & Children, Strengthening Local Government Institutions, Humanitarian Assistance and DRR, DRF, Climate Change Adaptation and resilience building etc. At present AVAS is being counted as the reputed organization in Barisal region. The organization has its Branch Offices in , Patuakhali and Bhola Districts. The organization is equipped with capable, skilled and committed manpower, adequate facilities & materials, modern information technology system.

AVAS Implemented SRHR Project with different donors in Barishal Region. Here is a report link: https://www.avas.org.bd/pdf_view.php?folder=reports_proj_complete