About the BHAiD Foundation

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BHAiD Foundation

1. Organizational Overview (Who We Are)

BHAiD Foundation is a non-profit, youth- and gender-led humanitarian and development organization dedicated to addressing climate change, disaster response, education, gender equality, health, and food security to build an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable world.

Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the organization emerged in response to the urgent needs of vulnerable and marginalized communities facing compounded social, environmental, and economic challenges. Since then, the Foundation has grown into a trusted, community-driven institution committed to sustainable development, equity, and long-term resilience.

We work closely with women, children, youth, and at-risk populations to strengthen their capacities, protect their rights, and ensure equitable access to essential services and opportunities.

2. Vision

A just, inclusive, and resilient society where every individual—regardless of background—has equal access to health, education, safety, livelihoods, and a healthy environment.

3. Mission

To implement integrated, inclusive, and community-led development initiatives that create sustainable and transformative change by:

  • Conserving the environment and combating climate change
  • Strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency response
  • Improving healthcare, nutrition, and food assistance
  • Ensuring child protection and quality education
  • Promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Supporting livelihoods through microcredit, agriculture, and skills development
  • Building community resilience and self-reliance

4. Core Objectives

  • Protect vulnerable populations
  • Enhance access to essential services
  • Strengthen community resilience
  • Promote equality and inclusion
  • Foster sustainable and climate-smart development
  • Support long-term socio-economic empowerment

5. Key Thematic Areas

  1. Climate Change Adaptation
  2. Community Resilience Building
  3. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
  4. Emergency and Humanitarian Response
  5. Formal Education Support
  6. Non-Formal and Accelerated Learning
  7. Vocational and Life Skills Training
  8. Human Rights and Protection Services
  9. Gender Empowerment and Social Inclusion
  10. Community Engagement and Social Cohesion
  11. Food Assistance and Nutrition Support
  12. Livelihoods and Income Generation
  13. Agriculture and Climate-Smart Farming
  14. Microenterprise and Entrepreneurship Development

6. Programs & Interventions (What We Do)

Human Rights and Protection

Ensuring safety, dignity, and rights through safeguarding, legal assistance, prevention of exploitation and abuse, and human rights advocacy.

Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Promoting leadership, participation, economic empowerment, and prevention of gender-based violence.

Inclusive Educational Development

Providing formal and non-formal education, accelerated learning, digital literacy, and life skills programs for marginalized learners.

Public Health, Nutrition, and WASH

Delivering primary healthcare, nutrition services, safe water supply, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion.

Food Security and Livelihoods

Supporting food assistance, sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, vocational skills, and income-generating opportunities.

Shelter, Settlement, and Infrastructure

Ensuring safe, dignified, and climate-resilient shelters and improved community infrastructure.

Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability

Implementing disaster risk reduction, renewable energy solutions, environmental protection, and climate-smart practices.

Emergency and Humanitarian Response

Delivering rapid response, relief distribution, protection services, and early recovery assistance during emergencies.

Community- Based Libraries

Establishing mosque-based community libraries to promote literacy, lifelong learning, moral development, and social cohesion.

7. Target Groups

  • Youth (12–24 years)
  • Vulnerable children (3–11 years)
  • Women and marginalized populations
  • Climate-affected and disaster-prone communities
  • Educational institutions and local organizations

8. Partnerships & Stakeholders (Who We Work With)

We collaborate with:

  • Local communities and grassroots leaders
  • Youth groups and educational institutions
  • Government agencies and policymakers
  • Corporate and private sector partners
  • National and international NGOs
  • UN agencies and donor networks

Through partnerships and coordination, we ensure sustainable impact and systemic change.

9. Geographic Coverage (Where We Work)

Our head office is based in Dhaka, with project and corporate offices in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Operations currently extend across:

  • Cox’s Bazar
  • Chattogram
  • Dhaka
  • Sylhet
  • Feni
  • Bhola
  • Noakhali
  • Jessore

with plans for national and international expansion subject to regulatory approval.

10. Approach & Methodology

  • Community-led planning and participation
  • Rights-based and inclusive programming
  • Gender-sensitive approaches
  • Evidence-based decision-making
  • Sustainable and climate-resilient solutions
  • Accountability and transparency mechanisms

11. Governance & Organizational Structure

BHAiD Foundation maintains strong governance systems with clear leadership, accountability, financial transparency, and compliance mechanisms to ensure effective and ethical program delivery.

12. Leadership Team

Kazi Riazul Hasan

Founder and Executive Director
Provides strategic leadership, governance oversight, partnerships, and institutional growth.

Asmaul Hosna Lupa

Chairperson
Oversees operations, coordination, and organizational management.

Mohammad Imranul Haque

Vice Chairpersons
Leads design, implementation, and monitoring of all programmatic activities.

Mustafizur Rahman Mehedi

Secretary
Leads finance, budgeting, compliance, procurement, and administration.

Md Abdullah Sikder

Board Member
Leads monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, compliance, and ethical standards.

Dr. Maria Khan

Senior Advisor
Provides strategic, legal, and policy guidance.

Mugheerah Luqman

Operational Advisor
Supports operations, logistics, and efficient field implementation.

Advocate Sohana Sharmin

Technical Advisor
Provides sectoral technical expertise across education, health, WASH, livelihoods, and climate adaptation.

13. Accountability, Compliance & Ethics

We uphold strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems, safeguarding policies, financial controls, and ethical standards to ensure transparency, integrity, and measurable impact.

14. Our Purpose

To stand beside vulnerable communities and strengthen their capacity to overcome social, economic, and environmental challenges through inclusive and sustainable solutions.

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