Publications of TurningPoint

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

Most of these Handbooks were crafted in conjunction with training sessions and events, covering various topics. Rather than distributing mere handouts, participants received these Handbooks in durable hardcover and spiral bindings, making them a lasting addition to their bookshelves. This format ensures easy access for all members, providing a reliable and convenient resource for reference and learning.

The grassroots organizations i.e. OPDs, CBOs, CSOs, etc. express significant needs for capacity development to enhance their independence and sustainability. However, due to resource constraints, TurningPoint faces challenges in fully addressing these demands. To bridge this gap, we have made these Handbooks available for download, providing a valuable resource to empower and support these organizations in their crucial work.

In addition to hardcopies, the handbooks are also available in various accessible formats, including PDF, Word, and large print, to guarantee that persons with all types of disabilities can easily access the information they need.

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.

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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 handbook features chapters on "Organizational Policies and Their Importance," offering essential guidelines for formulating various policies. These include Human Resource Management, Administration, Financial Management, Procurement, Gender Equality, Child Protection, Work Health and Safety, among others. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to help organizations establish robust, effective policies that foster a safe, equitable, and efficient working environment.

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A Handbook on Communication, Advocacy and Networking

This Handbook delves into practical chapters on Communication, Advocacy, and Networking, addressing core concepts, relevant issues, and essential tools and guidelines. It's tailored to confront the real-world challenges and hurdles that grassroots and small organizations encounter in their endeavors related to communication, advocacy, and networking. By focusing on practical solutions and strategies, the Handbook serves as a vital resource for empowering these organizations to navigate their activities more effectively and achieve their goals.

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A Handbook on Gender and Disability Inclusive Organizational Strategic Planning

The chapters comprehensively cover essential aspects of Organizational Strategic Planning, including its significance, the stages and tools involved like Visioning, PESTLE and SWOT Analyses, Affinity Diagrams, and Stakeholder Analysis. They delve into the critical elements of strategic planning, our values for fostering Sustainable Organization Development, and provide a detailed Organizational Strategic Planning Format. This structure is designed to equip organizations with the knowledge and skills for effective planning and long-term sustainability.

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

This Handbook, tailored for the adolescents of Bangladesh, covers crucial topics like understanding adolescence, distinguishing sex and gender, exploring Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and addressing sexual harassment. It places a special emphasis on adolescents with disabilities, introducing fundamental concepts of disability, and features a dedicated chapter on the SRHR of women with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in understanding these vital issues.

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A Handbook on Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This earlier edition of the updated Handbook on the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities encompasses critical definitions and concepts about disability and human rights. It covers the History of the Disability Movement, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and its Optional Protocols, alongside Bangladesh's legislative milestones: the Persons with Disabilities' Rights and Protection Act, 2013, the Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Rules, 2015, and the Neurodevelopmental Disability Protection Trust Act, 2013.

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