In 1971, Bangladesh was born through a bloody war for independence, costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. After independence, the country was left devastated by war and natural disasters. However, the youth of the nation were filled with dreams, energy, and a strong commitment to rebuilding the country.

Bangladesh's economy was largely dependent on agriculture, as the majority of the population lived in rural areas. In the post-war period, the economy suffered greatly due to political instability, weak governance, and frequent changes in government. The new and inexperienced leadership failed to ensure stability and discipline, making it difficult to formulate and implement effective development plans.

Amid these challenges, a devastating famine struck the country in 1974, worsening the already fragile situation. Economic growth was hindered, and unemployment increased sharply. The government's response was grossly inadequate. With limited resources and insufficient foreign aid, the government struggled to address the crisis. During this time, several small non-governmental organizations (NGOs) emerged in the 1970s to provide relief, rehabilitation, and support for community development.

The administrative structure at that time followed a top-down approach, which was disconnected from the socio-economic realities on the ground. As a result, it failed to reach and support the underprivileged population effectively.

It was in such a volatile and uncertain environment that, in 1978, the organization PSS (Progoti Samajkalyan Sangstha) was founded in the remote village of Baruna, located about 24 kilometers from Khulna city in Dumuria upazila. Its mission was to work for the welfare of poor and marginalized communities through social development and poverty alleviation initiatives.