Background, Mission, Vision & Core Values
About GRACE
Green Resilience and Cooperation for Ecosystem (GRACE) is a women-led development organization working since 2012 from Khulna, Bangladesh, with a focus on climate-vulnerable coastal, urban peri-urban and rural communities. We believe sustainable development is strongest when communities help define the problem, shape the solution and participate in decisions that affect their lives.
Our journey
In 2012, GRACE’s institutional roots began with community-focused social
welfare initiatives in Khulna. In 2024, the organization adopted the name Green
Resilience & Cooperation for Ecosystem (GRACE), reflecting an
expanded commitment to climate resilience, inclusive development, green
livelihoods, health, children development, education and environmental
sustainability. Today, GRACE is strengthening its systems, partnerships and
evidence base to grow from locally tested solutions toward wider, scalable
impact.
Our Vision
A just, inclusive, and resilient society where everyone lives with dignity, enjoys equal opportunities, and thrives in harmony with healthy and sustainable Nature & environment, free from exploitation, discrimination, and exclusion.
Our Mission
To empower
marginalized communities to overcome inequality and exclusion, realize their
potential, and build resilient, self-reliant livelihoods by advancing social
justice, inclusive opportunities, community-led solutions, and the sustainable
stewardship of nature and the environment.
Core Values:
1. Justice, Equity and Inclusion
2. Dignity and Respect
3. Empowerment and Participation .
4. Environmental Stewardship and
Sustainability
5. Integrity and Accountability
6. Collaboration and Solidarity
7. Innovation and Learning
More detailed About GRACE and Governance -
-GRACE Governance (PDF download)
-CORE VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPALS
-M&EAL FRAME Work
Accountability to communities
We are accountable first to the
people and communities with whom we work. GRACE seeks to provide accessible
channels for information, participation, feedback and complaints, and to use
community feedback to improve Program decisions and service quality. Safeguarding,
confidentiality and respectful treatment are expected across all activities and
relationships.
GRACE translates accountability into
practical systems across Programs and operations. Our MEAL processes track
results, gather community feedback and turn learning into management action.
Safeguarding and complaints mechanisms provide channels for concerns to be
raised safely and confidentially. Financial controls, procurement procedures,
audits and management oversight help ensure that resources are used
transparently and for their intended purposes. Together, these systems
strengthen our accountability to communities, donors, partners, staff,
government and other stakeholders.
Our Partners
