Welcome to the world of 1° Initiative

Now operating in Bangladesh, Nepal, Iraq, Canada, USA and Australia

1º Initiative firmly believes the world’s future depends on empowerment of young people and children, and effective implementation of fresh and dynamic ideas. As an organization that has provided mentorship and logistic support to numerous youth, we intend to provide a much needed platform to connect this and next generations with governments, businesses and organizations – hence initiating collaborations that will play a key role in redefining our present and future. With this mission, we have transcended political and geographical boundaries, and successfully inaugurated branches in five more countries, mobilizing youth groups and
inspiring community leadership in the process.
The One Degree Initiative model has not only proven successful in Bangladesh, but has also inspired young people from different parts of the world. In 2008, the first One Degree Initiative international branch was established in Kathmandi, Nepal - and by the end of 2010, we have outreached to USA, Canada, Australia and the Middle-East. East One Degree Initiative branch works independently with the same vision and mission in mind.

1º Initiative firmly believes the world’s future depends on empowerment of young people and children, and effective implementation of fresh and dynamic ideas. As an organization that has provided mentorship and logistic support to numerous youth, we intend to provide a much needed platform to connect this and next generations with governments, businesses and organizations – hence initiating collaborations that will play a key role in redefining our present and future. With this mission, we have transcended political and geographical boundaries, and successfully inaugurated branches in five more countries, mobilizing youth groups and inspiring community leadership in the process.  

The One Degree Initiative model has not only proven successful in Bangladesh, but has also inspired young people from different parts of the world. In 2008, the first One Degree Initiative international branch was established in Kathmandi, Nepal - and by the end of 2010, we have outreached to USA, Canada, Australia and the Middle-East. East One Degree Initiative branch works independently with the same vision and mission in mind.

Our Projects

  • Project Clean Cut - distributing protective wear (gloves and masks) among garbage carriers for the development of their hygiene sense especially during work, as well as gifting their families new clothes to spread the joy of Eid-ul-fitr.‎ (August 2011)
  • 100 Smiles in Dhaka and Chittagong - lighting up smiles among street children with henna, facepaint and toys! (August 2011)
  • Facilitated a paper recycling workshop under Green Channel, an independent project supported by UNYSAB, BYEI, ACTIVISTA and ActionAid to promote environmental awareness amongst Bangladeshi youth. Participants learned how to make recycled paper and made over 150 sheets in two days. (July 2011)
  • Amadeyr Cloud Tablet Distribution Project - A collaboration with Amadeyr Cloud Ltd. in tablet distribution project amongst 150 families in Nizmawna Village located in Gazipur". (June 2011)
  • A joint venture with NACB in Week Long Adventure Fest at TSC Bhaban, where children from Bongojo & School of Hope got to spend a day of Adventure. (May 2011)
  • A fund-raising event held on the Bengali New Year, (Project Kena-kata), where unique products made of reused and renewable items were sold in different stalls in Dhaka. (April 2011)
  • Project Renewal - A Gulshan Lake Clean-up initiative undertaken by House of Volunteers of Brac University partnering with One Degree Initiative and Finding Bangladesh. (March 2011)

About 1° Initiative

The One Degree Initiative Foundation (1° Initiative) is a nonprofit youth organization dedicated towards empowering young people to take ownership of ideas and craft social changes. We create change makers through social innovations. We are currently operating in Bangladesh, Canada, Nepal, Australia and the Middle East, and work independently of any religious, political or commercial organizations. Read More >>

Like us:

Photo Gallery

Our Publications