PMK is a leading national level developmental organization located in headquartered at Zirabo, Ashulia, Dhaka. It was initiated by the voluntary efforts of a group of local men and women. It was registered formally in 1988 with the Directorate of Social Service and later in 1993 with NGO Affairs Bureau to receive foreign donations. PMK was initiated with the inspiration and leadership of Ms. Kamrun Nahar, the present Chief Executive of the organization. Ms. Nahar received cooperation and all out support from her spouse Mr. Dewan Abdul Mannan who is a philanthropist and an established businessman.

Vision

A Society, which is economically productive and equitable, socially just, environmentally sound and effectively democratic.

Mission

Participatory sustainable development provided institutional support to the poor (particularly women).

Objective

The overall objective of PMK is to alleviate the poverty of the poor and very poor families and empower the women on social and economic aspects.

Development Perspective

PMK dreams of a society free from starvation, malnutrition, oppression and exploitation, poverty and ignorance where every individual will be able to live in peace and harmony and enjoy the rightful share of the resources belonging to the society. It believes that participatory leadership, stimulation of human capital towards self-actualization, institutional development and utilization of local resources can ensure social justice and rural development. Its vision and mission are embedded on the conviction that the important needs of the people is not charitable relief but self-respect and self-reliance, in a way they develop their ability for their personal, social, educational, economic and legal advancement, which will ultimately lead to social and economic empowerment.