About Us
The Journey Behind Our Mission
Our Story
Founded in 2018, Bangladeshi Voices emerged from a simple yet powerful belief: that every community has the potential to drive positive change when given the right support and resources.
Our journey began when our founders witnessed the incredible resilience and innovation of grassroots organizations across Bangladesh. Despite facing significant challenges, these communities were developing creative solutions to local problems. However, they often lacked access to funding, technical expertise, and capacity-building opportunities.
We recognized that traditional development approaches often overlooked the wisdom and leadership that already existed within communities. Instead of imposing external solutions, we committed to amplifying local voices and supporting community-led initiatives.
Today, we continue to work alongside passionate individuals and organizations who are creating meaningful impact in their communities. Our approach is collaborative, respectful, and focused on sustainable, long-term change.
To empower and amplify Bangladeshi voices by providing strategic funding, comprehensive capacity building, and technical support to grassroots organizations and individuals who are driving positive change in their communities.
A Bangladesh where every community has the resources, skills, and support needed to address their own challenges and create sustainable solutions that improve lives and strengthen democracy.
The People Behind the Work
Our diverse team brings together expertise in development, finance, technology, and community organizing.
Dr. Rashida Ahmed
Executive Director
Mohammad Hassan
Program Director
Fatima Rahman
Finance & Operations Manager
Dr. Karim Uddin
Technical Advisor
Nasreen Sultana
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ahmed Ali
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Supported By
We're grateful to work alongside these organizations who share our commitment to empowering communities.
Ford Foundation
Open Society Foundations
USAID
UK Aid
World Bank
UN Women
Grameen Foundation
BRAC