The endeavor of UNNAYAN started in 1983 with a view to improving the socio-economic condition of the by-passed, disadvantaged and most vulnerable population, particularly the women and children in both rural and urban areas. From its inception, UNNAYAN has relentlessly marched forward successfully overcoming many hurdles and is currently working in as many as 13 Upazilas, 78 Unions, 461 Villages of Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Barisal, Jashore, Narail, Dhaka and Shylhet districts of the country. UNNAYAN is one of the leading organizations in the NGO sector in Bangladesh implementing numerous programs following an integrated development approach for sustainable development of the community as a whole, especially of the disadvantaged and the underprivileged people of the country. Besides, with all stakeholders including the Government of Bangladesh, UNNAYAN is actively striving to fight poverty and achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); PRSP targets; the National Integrity Strategy (2012) and the Seventh Five Year Plan (2016-2020).