Partnerships with Corporates Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in social development, yet millions still live without access to basic healthcare, education, and clean water. While non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are on the front lines addressing these issues, the scale and complexity…
Introduction Every child deserves the chance to smile confidently, speak clearly, and eat without difficulty. Yet, in Bangladesh, thousands of children are born with cleft lips and palates—a condition that severely impacts their health, nutrition, education, and self-esteem. The good…
Yeasin hailed from a small village in Bangladesh and was a diligent and ambitious child. Unfortunately, his aspirations were thwarted when he was afflicted with a severe throat infection that progressed rapidly due to his family’s impoverished circumstances. One day,…
Once upon a time, in the vibrant town of Comilla, lived an extraordinary woman named Sharmin Akter. At 39, life had dealt her a heavy blow. As a widow and the sole provider for her three daughters, she…
In the heart of Bangladesh, on the day when silence fell across the streets during the nationwide curfew in July 2024, the SNAD Foundation Bangladesh team took swift action to support those who needed it most. Amidst uncertainty and fear,…
Josna Akter, a mother in Chandpur, Bangladesh, turned her dream of financial independence into reality with EmpowerHer Bangladesh, SNAD Foundation’s women empowerment program. She received free sewing training and her own sewing machine, learning skills from basic stitching to advanced…
In a small community where healthcare resources were scarce, an 11-month-old baby named Morium became a beacon of hope for her family. Her father, deeply concerned about her health, made the brave decision to bring her to a medical camp…
Sharmin’s story is one of courage, resilience, and transformation. In the quiet village of Bador Toli in Kalapara, Patuakhali, 16-year-old Sharmin grew up facing a life-altering challenge that would test her strength from an early age. A tragic accident in…
In the charming town of Barishal, Bangladesh, lived a brave seven-year-old boy named Zahidul, who faced a daunting challenge: a congenital heart defect called ventricular septal defect (VSD). Despite his illness, Zahidul’s spirit remained unbroken, igniting hope in the hearts…
In our society, we often perceive household workers as needy individuals, offering them our zakat (charitable donations) with good intentions. Yet, many of these workers may have savings exceeding 70,000 takas, receiving zakat when, in fact, they should be the…
In the heart of Bangladesh, where rivers once flowed serenely, a devastating tale is now unfolding. The floods in Aug’24 have turned life upside down for countless families in Feni, Comilla, Noakhali, and beyond. The torrents of water have not…
Niloy Bormon’s arrival into the world should have been a moment of pure joy for his parents. Instead, it was overshadowed by sorrow. Born in a remote village in Tangail, little Niloy came into this world with a cleft lip,…
At the SNAD Foundation, we are thrilled to unveil EmpowerHer, a transformative program designed to uplift women from low-income households by breaking barriers and unlocking their potential. EmpowerHer is built on a powerful belief: when women are empowered, incredible things…
Akib was born in a rural village in Bangladesh with a cleft lip and palate, a condition that brought unnecessary blame and judgment upon his parents. His mother faced cruel accusations, while his father struggled with the financial and emotional…
In the heart of Bangladesh, where rivers once flowed peacefully, a different story is unfolding. The recent floods have turned life upside down for thousands in Feni, Comilla, Noakhali, and surrounding areas. The torrents of water have not only submerged…