Partners in Sustainable Development International

2020 was a year unlike any other. Despite the challenges brought on by severe flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic, our donors made it possible for us to continue to address the critical needs of those we serve. From working against food insecurity to providing economic development grants, we continued our work to eradicate poverty in Bangladesh. Thank you for your past and future support of this important work. Stay tuned for some exciting upcoming events and more ways to get involved with PSDI! Access the full report here: https://bit.ly/3xcL9WV

Did you know a goat can be a vessel for financial freedom for a family living in extreme poverty? It can ensure that they will know the dignity of self-reliance, be able to put food on the table, and earn income for education and healthcare for their family. Pictured here is Rehena who has just received two goats. The cost of a goat in Bangladesh is around $40! Check out the link below to make a donation to support an individual like Rehena. https://bit.ly/3o6HC9n

Another member of our community has shared their story of #whytheygive. We would love to hear yours! Send us a message or use the link below and tell us why you support the cause of PSDI. https://bit.ly/3c7t84V

Is health care a necessity? We believe Royton's story shows exactly why. When a field worker from our team in Bangladesh visited Royton, they discovered she had been suffering from asthma, back pain, and physical weakness for some years. In early October 2018, she was provided with a health card by our field worker. She went to one of our outreach centers to visit the paramedic doctor and was provided medicines that improved her health immediately. To learn more about PSDI go to: https://bit.ly/2SIizhj

Our community is talking! We are honored to have the donors that we do. Are you a donor of our organization? We would love to hear how your experience has been! Tell us why you donate to PSDI in a private message or through this link: https://bit.ly/3c7t84V

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today, also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast". It is a religious holiday that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends.

As of January 14, 2021, a total of 524,020 cases of COVID have been reported in Bangladesh by the International Health Organization with 7,819 deaths. In a country of over 160 million people, these numbers seem low. We have created a guide to help you understand why these numbers don't tell the whole story and how you can help. The services we provide are critical to the people we serve, especially now. Click here to view the blog: psdintl.org/blog-1

STORY OF HOPE: Sundor and Mohammad reside with their children in the Kishoregonj district of Bangladesh. Because of COVID-19, the sons and father are out of work and have been unable to support themselves. Through the help of the local Nikli IDP office, our caseworkers were able to identify the need and provide emergency food support. With the ongoing severity of COVID-19, this family and many others are continuing to face food shortages and we want to continue providing hope for these families. To support the mission of PSDI, simply go to the psdintl.org/waystogive

VALUE #3: We achieve measurable results. We have high standards when it comes to outcomes and evaluative processes. Are you familiar with our results? THE DATA: To date, 67,572 families have been permanently lifted out of poverty due to our efforts in Bangladesh. With an average of five people per family, that is a total of 337,860 people! The goal is to reduce poverty by a minimum of 50% in any area we serve. This has been accomplishedand exceededin most of the areas se...rved as shown in the chart below. *A survey is done every three years to measure key indicators and document the progress of the families and the work of the organization. To view more about our impact and how your gift would assist visit here: https://www.psdintl.org/your-impact

We care and have the deepest respect for the world’s poorest. All humans are deserving of dignity and respect. Our team is actively working to make sure that the people we serve are provided with basic needs and the ability to permanently escape from poverty and become self-sufficient. We are eradicating poverty one family at a time. This is no easy task and we have a list of values that help drive that mission. Throughout the next few weeks, we will continue focusing on those values and how we are currently addressing the needs. To learn more about us go directly to psdintl.org/about-us

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter." Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. #MLKDay #MLKDay2021

We are innovative change makers. Throughout this past year, our team in Bangladesh has had to pivot in order to fill the greatest needs brought on by COVID-19 and severe flooding. We are eradicating poverty one family at a time. This is no easy task and we have a list of values that help drive that mission. Throughout the next few weeks, we will be focusing on those values and how we are currently addressing the needs. To learn more about us go to the link in our bio or directly to psdintl.org/what-we-do

Are you familiar with our mission? Take a moment to see why PSDI is serious about eradicating poverty and our vision for the future. OUR MISSION is to support and promote the eradication of extreme poverty through a combination of integrated and independent programs that empower the poor. OUR VISION Is to create a world where the extreme poor are provided with basic needs and the ability to permanently escape from poverty and become self-sufficient.... You can learn more about the work we do on our website psdintl.org