Joyita Protibondhi Nari Unnayan Sangstha (JPNUS) is a women-led Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD), working in the climate-vulnerable coastal region of southwest Bangladesh since 2017. We empower women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous and Dalit communities to live with dignity, rights, and resilience.

Joyita Protibondhi Nari Unnayan Sangstha (JPNUS) is a grassroots Disabled People’s Organization (OPD) established in 2017 in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh. The organization was formed to address the social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by persons with disabilities, women, and other marginalized communities. Located in a climate-vulnerable area affected by cyclones, salinity, and declining agricultural productivity, JPNUS works to promote disability inclusion, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, human rights, and inclusive education. Through strong community engagement and collaboration with local government institutions, JPNUS strives to build an inclusive, resilient, and equitable society where all people can live with dignity and equal opportunities.

What we do

♿ Disability Rights & Inclusion
👩‍👧 Women & Child Protection
🌊 Climate Change & Disaster Resilience
🎭 Cultural Awareness (Street Drama & Pot Songs)
⚖️ Human Rights & Anti-Trafficking
🌾 Agroecology & Livelihoods
🏛️ Grassroots Advocacy & Local Government Accountability
🏥 Community Health, Nutrition & SRHR
💼 Inclusive Livelihoods & IGA (Income Generating Activities)
🎓 Inclusive & Equal Education Support