Affiliated with the Department of Youth Development
A youth-led, non-profit organisation driving ethical, economic and social development from the grassroots of Cox's Bazar.
Climate action · Sustainable plastic
Beach clean-ups, tree plantation and sustainable plastic management — protecting the environment that sustains our communities.
Youth skills development
Through Concern SSD Academy we deliver competency-based training that builds employability, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Serving communities since
2020
Who we are
SSD Youth Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian social welfare organisation. We work from the grassroots to achieve economic and social development through ethical improvement — protecting social balance at every level of the country.
What we do
From skills and climate action to health and emergency response nine ways we turn youth potential into community impact.
Competency-based training through Concern SSD Academy to boost employability, entrepreneurship and digital safety.
ExploreBeach clean-ups, tree plantation and youth-led recycling drives to protect our coast and environment.
ExploreAwareness, recycling skills and circular-economy solutions to prevent plastic pollution and marine litter.
ExploreEducation initiatives that give underprivileged children the chance to learn and grow.
ExploreRapid relief for local and national emergencies — flood relief, medical kits and food distribution.
ExploreResearch, skills and support systems that open pathways for the social and economic advancement of third-gender communities.
ExploreMedical camps, NCD prevention awareness and a 24/7 voluntary blood donation network.
ExploreGrassroots initiatives that strengthen social balance, cohesion and local leadership.
ExploreSafeguarding, gender equality and leadership opportunities for women and girls.
ExploreOur impact
Every figure is a young person trained, a volunteer mobilised or a community reached.
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Youth trained
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Partner organisations
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Training centres
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Third-gender individuals in research
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Areas of focus
Programs
Structured initiatives designed with communities and delivered by young people.
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A field research initiative examining the daily lives and livelihoods of Cox's Bazar's third-gender community, laying the groundwork for inclusive, skills-based support that helps them build safer, more sustainable futures.
Ziabul Haque (Zia)
General Secretary & Executive Director
SSD Youth Foundation
Message from our Executive Director
SSD Youth Foundation believes that youth are the greatest force for positive change. As a non-profit and non-political youth-led organization, we are committed to empowering young people through skills development, leadership building, and active social engagement to create an inclusive and sustainable society.
Our goal is not only to support employment opportunities, but to nurture a generation of aware, compassionate, and responsible young leaders who can contribute meaningfully to the progress of society and the nation. Through initiatives in skills development, awareness campaigns, health and environmental protection, and social innovation, we strive to transform the potential of marginalized and underprivileged youth into real impact.
On the ground
Initiatives you can follow and support.
ongoing
SSD Youth Foundation, with technical support from SSD Academy, is bringing computer support, digital skills training, and administrative digitalization to Qawmi Madrasas across Ramu, Cox's Bazar starting with Rashidia Azizul Uloom Madrasah and Mohammadia Arabia Hafezia Madrasha.
Take part
Give your time, skills or support — every contribution strengthens our communities.
Your support funds skills training, emergency relief, health camps and climate action across Cox's Bazar.
