Sector Directory

Organization

Dishari Unnoyon Sangstha

Mission

Dishari is a non-profit, non-governmental organization working for environmental conservation, human rights, and good governance. Dishari works to empower the poor so that they can enjoy sustainable livelihoods, attain self-reliance and social respect, maintain good mental and physical health, ensure a better environment-friendly and hygienic living condition, and become literate and skilled. Dishari has an NGO legal status and is enlisted at the Directorate of Social Welfare.

Organizational Expertise

Climate/Environment, Gender / Womens Empowerment, Health, Institutional Cooking, Livelihoods, Marketing, Research, Technology and Fuel R&D

Technologies & Fuels

Biomass (Ag. Residue, Processed Biomass, etc.), Charcoal, Crop residues, Pellets / Briquettes, Wood

Clean Cooking Activities

Dishari is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, working for environmental conservation, human rights, and good governance. The annual consumption of some fuels in Bangladesh is about 39 million tons and it is about 83% of the total consumption in the country. It should be noted than only 4% of the population is covered through the natural gas supply networks in Bangladesh. Even most of the semi-urban and urban population use traditional fuels for cooking purpose. The use of traditional fuels is also being increased with rapid population growth. As a result, deforestation and consequently a change in the ecosystem are happening that in turn is leading to soil erosion and climate change. Therefore, wise use of traditional fuel is necessary to protect vegetation. Improved cookstoves, instead of traditional biomass cookstove, can ensure efficiency in use of traditional fuels (World energy council 2005). Moreover, improved stoves reduce smoke emission and health hazards especially to the cooks. Improved stove saves 50-70% fuel use compared to traditional ones. We are interested in working in this area.

Partnership

There are different fuels being used in Bangladesh that are grime and germ full. When the fuel is used for cooking food, the germ goes into full effect. However, by developing good fuel and a value chain to supply them, we can help develop healthy families and environments within the areas we work. We can achieve this by partnering to support this type of program and participating in clean cooking partnerships.

Regions Operating In

South Asia

Country Based In

Bangladesh

Address

Foundation Office: Mulbari Hat, Sonatola, Bogra, Bangladesh.
Foundation Office: Mulbari Hat, Sonatola, Bogra, Bangladesh.
Bogra., Rajshahi 5800

Primary Point of Contact

Name: Mr. M Rahman Sagor

Title: Executive Director

Email: sagor051@yahoo.com

Phone: 01740545630

Secondary Point of Contact

Name: Mr. Md. Ashaduzzaman Rasal

Title: Program Menager

Email: shohidhasan1@gmail.com

Phone: 01705407871