About Us
The Journey of Bangladesh Youth Society (BYS)
Bangladesh Youth Society (BYS) was founded in July 2014 by Faez Belal, then a Higher Secondary student from Barishal, a coastal region of Bangladesh prone to cyclones, river erosion, and floods. Recognizing the vulnerability of girls and youth and the absence of a dedicated youth platform, Faez established BYS to empower young people for positive change. Initially focused on training youth on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), BYS later aligned its efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing Gender Equality, Quality Education, Climate Action, and Peace. Over the past decade, BYS has supported 1.3 million participants through 28 impactful projects. In 2018, it launched BYS Venture, a social business empowering girls from coastal areas. BYS’s achievements have earned prestigious awards, including the Diana Award (2022) and the Global Entrepreneur Award (2020).
OUR JOURNEY
Milestones on Our Path
2014
Needs assessment of BYS with community leaders to identify challenges and design impactful solutions
2015
Kickstarting the journey from ‘Ami Theke Amra’ — fostering unity and collective growth
2016
Celebrating the launch of the ‘She is 1st’ project — empowering the next generation of trailblazing women.
2017
BYS youth activist network launched for alumni engagement
2018
The Youth Fest 2018 was the biggest youth event in the southern part of Bangladesh
2019
The Girls Summit Launch Event marked a significant milestone in empowering girls and advocating for their rights
2020
The COVID-19 Emergency Response was carried out through the Somporke Valo Thakuk Desh Project, providing vital support during the pandemic
2021
The inception program of Barishal Nook, the first self-learning platform in the southern region, marked a groundbreaking step toward innovative education
2022
The Digital Khichuri Challenge 2022 North-South Cohort was a dynamic social hackathon fostering innovative solutions for social issues
2023
Barishal’s first-ever Climate Summit brought together changemakers to foster impactful discussions and actions on environmental challenges
2024
The “Amio Sungorik” Campaign aimed to promote responsible citizenship and community engagement
