Abdul Hai Zahura
Welfare Foundation
Advancing poverty alleviation, socio-economic development, and the true empowerment of distressed women in Bogura. Bringing over 1200+ men and women into the development mainstream.
Over Two Decades of Impact
Established in 1997 by compassionate social workers in Shibganj, Bogura, our foundation focuses on building local capabilities and bringing under-privileged families into mainstream development processes.
Our Core Motivation
Abdul Hai Zahura Welfare Foundation (AHZWF) believes that the family unit is the focal point of true social development. We give persistent emphasis to building the capacity of vulnerable women and poor households to help them gain self-reliance.
• Concentrates on identifying the practical and strategic needs of divorced, landless, and vulnerable rural women.
• Focuses on youth engagement, vocational skill training, community health, and literacy education for primary partner families.
Strategic Vision & Mission
Our core approach drives systemic improvements for local empowerment, socio-economic balance, and equal rights.
Functional Fulfillment & Peace
A society of functional fulfillment for all the rural poor, commensurate with ecological balance and a self-sustaining development where social happiness, peace, and justice prevail.
Sustainable Well-being & Equality
To support the poor, particularly women, youth, disadvantaged groups, and ethnic minorities, attain sustainable wellbeing and realize economic, social, and gender equality.
Ethical Standards & Principles
- Pro-Poor: All programs are designed with the ultra-poor at the center.
- Gender Sensitive: Equal focus on women's rights, dignity and empowerment.
- Accountable: Transparent management and participatory decision-making.
- Innovative: Designing new approaches for persistent poverty challenges.
- Pro-Environment: Resource-sensitive programs in balance with ecology.
- Tolerant & Respectful: Inclusive of diverse communities, ethnicity and religion.
Core Programs & Coverage
Currently active in Bogura serving across 7 unions and 40 villages.
Credit & Microfinance
Providing micro-credit for agriculture, livestock, rickshaw & van, fisheries, homestead gardening, small trade and non-traditional enterprises. Savings schemes are maintained weekly with group decision-making.
Women Empowerment
Organizing distressed, divorced and destitute women into groups. Identifying practical and strategic needs, building confidence, developing 260+ women entrepreneurs through skill training and financial support.
Education & Literacy
Removing illiteracy through education and training programs. Special focus on dropouts, children aged 8–12 deprived of education rights, and raising awareness among school and college students.
Youth Employment
Skill development and employment creation through youth engagement. Involving youth and professional groups in progressive community development themes.
Housing for Homeless
Providing housing facilities for homeless people, ensuring access to shelter as a fundamental right for the landless and ultra-poor families within the working area.
Disability Support
Total development of persons with disability — ensuring rights, access to services, and inclusion in the mainstream of social and economic development.
Let's Build a More Equitable Society Together
Connect with our team to learn more about our microfinance, women's empowerment, and poverty alleviation programs.