Creating Lasting Change Through Compassion and Action
Dhagagia Social Welfare Society is dedicated to empowering communities through education, social welfare, and sustainable development.
Our Work
We are committed to uplifting communities through a multi-faceted approach.
Child Education & Protection
Keeping vulnerable children in school through support, care, and learning spaces.
Women's Empowerment & Livelihoods
Strengthening livelihoods and leadership through self-help groups and skills.
Climate Resilience & Rural Livelihoods
Building climate-resilient livelihoods across agriculture and natural resources.
Health, Sanitation & Emergency Response
Improving health, hygiene, and access to essential services in remote areas.
Our Impact in Numbers
10,000+
Children Reintegrated into Schools
5M+
Mangrove Trees Planted
2,000+
Women Enabled with Sustainable Livelihoods
200+
Villages Reached Across the Sundarbans
20,000+
Children Rescued and Rehabilitated
50+
Farmers Using Solar Irrigation for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Our Journey
Tracing our path from a humble beginning to a beacon of hope.
2000
Roots in Community Action
DSWS began grassroots work in the Sundarbans, focusing on education, child rights, and community development.
2000
Roots in Community Action
DSWS began grassroots work in the Sundarbans, focusing on education, child rights, and community development.
2009
Responding to Cyclone Aila
Following Cyclone Aila, DSWS led large-scale relief, rehabilitation, and livelihood recovery efforts.
2009
Responding to Cyclone Aila
Following Cyclone Aila, DSWS led large-scale relief, rehabilitation, and livelihood recovery efforts.
2010
Formal Foundation
DSWS was formally structured to drive long-term development and resilience in vulnerable communities.
2010
Formal Foundation
DSWS was formally structured to drive long-term development and resilience in vulnerable communities.
2012
Mangrove Restoration Begins
Community-led mangrove plantation launched to protect coastlines and restore biodiversity.
2012
Mangrove Restoration Begins
Community-led mangrove plantation launched to protect coastlines and restore biodiversity.
2015
Women at the Centre
Women-led Self-Help Groups became key drivers of livelihoods, restoration, and social change.
2015
Women at the Centre
Women-led Self-Help Groups became key drivers of livelihoods, restoration, and social change.
2018
Child Protection & Education Scale-Up
Expanded work on child protection, education access, and multi-activity learning centres.
2018
Child Protection & Education Scale-Up
Expanded work on child protection, education access, and multi-activity learning centres.
2020
Crisis Response & Recovery
Rapid response to Cyclone Amphan and COVID-19 supported thousands with relief and cash assistance.
2020
Crisis Response & Recovery
Rapid response to Cyclone Amphan and COVID-19 supported thousands with relief and cash assistance.
2024
Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
Integrated solar irrigation, land shaping, and clean energy to strengthen rural incomes.
2024
Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
Integrated solar irrigation, land shaping, and clean energy to strengthen rural incomes.
Our Achievements
Milestones that mark our journey of impact
Nari Shakti Puraskar Winner 2017
Anoyara Khatun received She Award (2016) and Nari Shakti Puraskar (2017)
International Recognition
Visit by Mr. Timothy J. Roemer, U.S. Ambassador to India, to learn about DSWS work
Stories of Hope
Hear directly from the people whose lives have been changed through your support and our dedicated work.
"We sleep better now. For years, we watched the river wash away our land. Now, the trees hold the soil—and our hopes—together."
Deepali Sardar - Member, Women Self-Help Group
Our Values
The principles guiding everything we do.
Learning Organization
Continuous learning and adaptation
Transparency
Open & transparent decision making
Social Justice
Mutual cooperation & social justice
Environmental Care
Environment-friendly actions
Accountability
Accountable to communities we serve
Women Empowerment
Equal participation of women in decisions
Our Partners & Supporters
We are grateful for the support of organizations that share our vision.
