About CADAM NGO
Our history, guiding principles, organizational values, and the leadership team driving our sustainable movement in Nilphamari.
A History of Grassroots Movement Since 2002
CADAM was founded in 2002 in Nilphamari by a group of passionate and dedicated social reformers and workers who recognized the severe economic, educational, and public health disparities affecting rural communities. Under the strategic leadership of Mr. Jabedul Haque, this collective laid down an organized structure to uplift disadvantaged groups.
For over two decades, CADAM has transitioned from a small local initiative into a robust NGO driving deep social impact, offering financial inclusion via cooperative societies, and equipping hundreds of young men and women with future-ready vocational skills.
Nilphamari Focused
Operating exclusively in the grassroots villages of Sadar Upazila, Bahalipara, Saidpur, and Jaldhaka.
Community Governed
Directed by localized general assemblies ensuring programs perfectly adapt to village life requirements.
Our Vision
“CADAM envisages a society that is economically productive and equitable, environmentally sound, and genuinely democratic.”
Our Mission
“Enhancing an extensive, intensive, and participatory process of sustainable development through the empowerment of the poor, by building capacity, offering resource support, and boosting financial networks.”
The Values That Guide Our Movement
These fundamental principles inform every program we construct, every policy we implement, and every relationship we establish in Nilphamari.
Pro-Poor Focus
Placing the rights and upliftment of the most marginalized and impoverished rural families at the center of all operations.
Gender-Sensitive
Promoting equality and actively involving women in leadership, training, and economic independent activities.
Resource-Sensitive
Utilizing financial, human, and environmental assets efficiently to extract maximum long-term community value.
Mutually Respectful
Fostering collaboration by building genuine respect between NGO workers, donors, and the local beneficiaries.
Accountable & Transparent
Enforcing absolute transparency, reporting, and ethical governance across all field branches and cooperatives.
Pro-Environment
Integrating climate-resilience, safe water solutions, and clean hygiene campaigns in every community sector.
Honored with the Sher-e-Bangla Golden Award 2024
We are proud to share that our Executive Director, Md. Aktaruzzaman, was nominated for the prestigious Sher-e-Bangla Golden Award 2024 (শেরে-বাংলা গোল্ডেন অ্যাওয়ার্ড-২০২৪) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to grassroots social welfare and community development.
This honor reflects CADAM’s 20+ years of dedication to driving tangible socio-economic empowerment across the Nilphamari District. Our integrated programs have transformed hundreds of families through:
Sher-e-Bangla Golden Award
Nominee 2024
“Awarded for excellence in grassroots poverty alleviation and women empowerment in Northern Bangladesh.”
Our Leadership Team
A dedicated executive body steering CADAM's strategic initiatives, compliance audits, and ground-level program integrations. Click any card to read their message.
Md. Rafiqul Islam Sarker
Leading the general body and executive committee with dedicated governance and strategic NGO oversight.
Md. Aktaruzzaman
Directing daily grassroots executions, international partnerships, and vocational training operations across Nilphamari.