Annesha Foundation (AF) is a national NGO in Bangladesh founded in 1989 with the purpose of empowering the most disadvantaged and marginalized poor people. It has passed two decades by serving people for lifting them out of extreme poverty and improving their lifestyle In the journey of serving people AF faced various impediments but always stands behind the destitute people and will remain.  Annesha Foundation works in 10 districts of Bangladesh covering 1,003 villages, 172 Unions/words and 22 Upazilas through 35 branch offices and the present beneficiaries are 23,474. Income Generating Program (IGP) is the core program of the organization. AF also works in non-formal education sector and now implementing Basic Education for Hard-To-Reach Urban Working Children (BEHTRUWC) in partnership and with the assistance UNICEF-Bureau of Non-formal Education,GoB. Depart from these projects, AF works with agricultural sector program, Housing program and Health program. Besides, AF undertakes emergency action with relief and rehabilitation activities during natural disasters.  We are grateful to our generous donor agencies who always support AF initiatives by way of financial and technical supports. I also convey my earnest thanks and gratitude to honorable members of General Body, Executive Committee and all staff members of the organization for their continuous assistance and cooperation. AF is always optimistic to establish a poverty free society and welcome individuals and organizations to join its journey. With thanks Dr. Kamolindu Karmokar Founder Director and General Secretary