In 1993 a group of dalit student by born a small dalit Students’ Association, The new name was called ‘Parittran’. The meaning of this Bengali word is ‘Liberation or Salvation.’ Parittran is a promise. Parittran is a movement, for the Dalits and by the dalits. PARITTRAN, a non-government organization, is the first dalit social action group in Bangladesh working for the empowerment of Dalit communities. This is community-based organisations, and networks that work to secure social change and protect the rights of Dalit. PARITTRAN, promote towards strengthening the Dalit Movement. The Parittran is committed towards building a strong line of leadership for the Dalit Movement.

Vision:

To build a just society where every people has equal opportunity to explore their full potential in rights and dignity manner

Mission:

Promoting wellbeing of marginalized and disadvantaged community specially Dalit, Excluded and Indigenous people (children, youth, and women) through a holistic development approach.

Objectives:

1. Strengthening capacity development of the Dalit and Excluded people on rights to live in peaceful society with dignity;
2. Enhancing economic empowerment through ensuring decent job for promotion of sustainable livelihood and food security;
3. Increasing capacity of the targeted people on disaster risk reduction, emergency response, climate change adaptation and disaster resilience;
4. Promoting gender equality, child and youth development and realization of child rights;

Thematic Area

1:  Dalit, Excluded and Indigenous People’s Rights (DEiPR)

2:  Child and Youth Development Program (CYDP)

3:  Climate Action and Disaster Response Program (CADR)

4: Employment and sustainable Livelihood Program (ESLP)

5: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Program.

6: Good Governance and Peace Building.