Background & History
Prottoy (A voluntary social welfare organization) was founded in 1998 with an objective to serve the poor particularly the disadvantaged and victimized women. It focuses mainly on the landless women who are the sufferers of various social, economic, and cultural injustices. Prottoy desires to establish women's dignity and their empowerment in society prottoy is a non-government, non-political and non-sectarian social welfare organization. It aspires and abuse free society where the distress will enjoy equal right and the women will live in society with self-respect and honor.
Management of Prottoy
The general council of prottoy consists of 21 members who are considered to be the supreme authority of the organization. An Executive committee composed of 07 members is elected for a three year period out of the general council to create policies and direct the execution of programs. All policies and programs duly approved by the Executive committee are implemented by a modest number of staff headed by the Executive Director, who is accountable to the Executive committee and is responsible for the effective implementation of programs, and management of all administrative and financial matters of the organization.
Monitoring and Evaluation system
Prottoy established its own M&E cell to serve as the monitoring and Evaluation unit of the organization to be able objectively and effectively assess the progress of the projects, identify issues and concerns, and provide recommendations thereof. With the creation of the M&E cell, Prottoy developed the capacity of senior level staff by giving them the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in M&E and communication. The M&E cell of prottoy is comprised of7 senior level staff members conducting monitoring activities in all project working areas. Prottoy believes that a good M&E system enhances credibility of the organization and therefore will lead to better services and relations to its participants, partners and donors.