Publications of TurningPoint

The publications are for the grassroots Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and small Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) of Bangladesh. Therefore, these are in Bangla language.

These Handbooks were prepared during the training and events on topics. Instead of handouts, the training participants were provided these Handbooks with hardcover and spiral-bindings so that can keep those in their bookshelves easily and have easy access for all of their members.

There are huge demands of capacity development from the grassroots OPDs and CBOs for their independence and sustainability, but due to limited resources, TurningPoint is not a position to meet up their demands. Therefore, these Handbooks are available to download here.

Along with the hardcopies, the handbooks are available also in different accessible formats such as pdf, word, large prints to ensure easy access of persons with all types of disabilities.

A Directory of OPDs

Discover the heart of disability inclusion with our comprehensive Directory of OPDs. This essential guide features legally recognized Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) across Bangladesh, each with a clear vision, mission, governing body, bylaws, and structure. Spanning all Disability Networks in Bangladesh, our directory embraces the diversity within the disability community without bias towards any specific network. It not only maps out the landscape of OPDs but also delineates the unique roles and distinctions between disability organizations and OPDs, serving as an invaluable resource for empowerment and connection.

A Directory of OPDs is downloadable from this link.

A Handbook on Empowerment and Equity: SRHR of Persons with Disabilities

Embark on a transformative journey with a handbook that champions the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh. Crafted with care, it serves as a beacon of hope, shining a light on inclusivity, empowerment, and rights. This guide educates and inspires action, bridging gaps and challenging norms. It's a call to arms for equality, understanding, and respect, encouraging every reader to participate in a world where everyone's SRHR is fully realized. Join us in making a meaningful difference.

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A Handbook on Covid-19 Response and Wellbeing

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global crisis, affecting individuals across all demographics—age, gender, nationality, disability status, and socio-economic conditions alike. In these challenging times, awareness and preventive measures are crucial for everyone's well-being. This Handbook aims to heighten awareness about COVID-19, offering meticulously compiled information from trustworthy sources. Published with the support of the Commonwealth Foundation, Turning Point Foundation ensures the accuracy and reliability of the content, aiming to empower readers with knowledge and safeguard their health.

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A Handbook on Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This handbook encompasses key definitions and concepts about disability and human rights, tracing the Disability Movement's history, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and its Optional Protocols, along with Bangladesh's own Persons with Disabilities' Rights and Protection Act, 2013, and the Neurodevelopmental Disability Protection Trust Act, 2013. Its highlight is a compelling real-life comparison of disability inclusion versus the DPO movement within the Bangladeshi context, offering insightful perspectives on the challenges and triumphs faced by the disability community.

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A Handbook on Participatory Project Planning and Designing Quality Proposals

The Handbook includes chapters on: About Project Proposal, Panning for Success: Participatory Project Planning, A general structure of a Project Proposal, Problem tree and Objective tree, Project Background and Rational, Stakeholder and SWOT Analysis, Project Goal, Objectives and Indicators, Logical Framework or Log Frame, Project Activities: Project Action Plan, Project Budget, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Sustainability and future plan), Project Concept Note, Annexures with a Project Proposal and Some important definitions.

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A Handbook on Financial Management

Designed for grassroots and small-scale organizations in Bangladesh, this Handbook demystifies the essentials of Financial Management. It covers foundational concepts, budgets, budgetary control, and financial transaction systems, providing a practical guide to navigating financial responsibilities. Additionally, it offers sample formats for efficient financial management, making it an invaluable tool for organizations seeking to strengthen their financial operations and sustainability.

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A Handbook on Registration and Rules and Regulations for NGOs in Bangladesh

This comprehensive Handbook is the perfect guide for local organizations in Bangladesh aiming for establishment and government registration. It covers essential topics such as rules and regulations for Non-Government Development Organizations, Social Welfare Organization registration, Joint Stock Company and Firms registration, NGO Affairs Bureau registration process, government investigations, project approval, VAT, and tax compliance. Additionally, it includes sample formats for a smoother registration process. An invaluable resource, this Handbook simplifies the complex journey of legal formalization and compliance for emerging organizations.

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A Handbook on Gender and Disability Inclusive and Sustainable Organizational Development

This comprehensive Handbook delves into the foundational aspects of organizational structure and growth, covering definitions, visions, missions, goals, and essential organizational elements. It explores various levels of growth, SWOT analysis, organograms, and pivotal management areas: administrative, financial, human resources, and time management. It also addresses sustainable development, emphasizing stewardship, accountability, and values like harmony, flexibility, diversity, productivity, creativity, peace, and love. Additionally, the Handbook offers practical tools for strategic planning, including processes, steps, SWOT, and PESTLE analysis, making it an indispensable resource for organization development and management.

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Handbook on Organizational Policy Development

A Handbook on Gender and Disability Inclusive Organizational Policy Development

The chapters include Organizational Policies and Its Importance. It provides guidelines for developing different policies such as Human Resource Management Policy, Administrative Policy and Procedures, Financial Management Policy, Procurement Policies and Procedures. Gender Policy, Child Protection Policy, Work health and safety policy and Other related policies.

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A Handbook on Communication, Advocacy and Networking

The chapters on Communication: Concepts and related issues, Advocacy: Concepts and related issues, Important Tools for Guidelines for Advocacy and Networking: Concepts and important issues. The Handbook focus on the practical issues and challenges faced by the grassroots and small organizations in communication, advocacy and networking related activities.

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A Handbook on Gender and Disability Inclusive Organizational Strategic Planning

The chapters include - Organizational Strategic Planning and Its Importance, Stages and tools for Strategic Planning: Visioning, PESTLE Analysis, SWOT, Affinity diagram, Stakeholder analysis, Important Element of Strategic Planning, Our values for Sustainable Organization Development and Organizational Strategic Planning Format.

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A Handbook on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

The Handbook is for the Adolescents of Bangladesh. The chapters include - About the Adolescents, Sex and Gender, Sex and Reproductive Health and Rights, Sexual harassment. The Handbook also focus on the Adolescents with disabilities and includes basic concepts related to disability. There is a special chapter on the SRHR of the Women with Disabilities.

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A Handbook on Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This is the pervious version of the updated Handbook on Human Rights of Persons with disabilities. The chapters include important definitions and concepts related to disability and human rights, History of Disability Movement, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and Optional Protocols, Persons with Disabilities' Rights and Protection Act, 2013, Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Rules, 2015, Neurodevelopmental Disability Protection Trust Act, 2013.

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