Who We Are & Our Legacy
Our foundation has spent nearly three decades designing and executing innovative community-level development programs.
Empowering the Socio-Economic Base of Bogura
Abdul Hai Zahura Welfare Foundation (AHZWF) is a non-governmental organization working on poverty alleviation, rural development, and the sustainable empowerment of women. Established in 1997 by compassionate social workers in Shibganj, Bogura (30km north of Bogura town), our initial operational area began when local communities lived hand-to-mouth.
Over the years, the organization has formed structured self-help groups, bringing more than 1,200 rural men and women into the development mainstream and enabling them to attain economic self-reliance.
Our Goal
To improve the socio-economic, cultural, and political status of underprivileged, landless, and diverse sections of society.
Coverage Area
Approved in: Bogura, Joypurhat, Gaibandha, Dinajpur, Sirajganj, Pabna. Currently active in Bogura across 7 unions and 40 villages.
Prime Objectives
Remove illiteracy, end gender discrimination, advance comprehensive credit schemes, and empower rural poor using untapped local resources.
Whom We Served
We focus on targeted strategies to empower every aspect of our community partners.
Ultra-Poor Households
Land under 2 bigha, monthly income below ৳3,000, selling labor 200+ days/year.
Distressed & Divorced Women
Primary focus partners — organized into groups to identify needs and assert rights.
Pregnant Women & Eligible Couples
Age 18–49, receiving health awareness and support services.
Children aged 0–12
Malnourished children and those deprived of education rights.
Youth & Students
School, college students and dropouts trained as future leaders.
Persons with Disabilities
Included in mainstream development and ensured total support.
Our Executive Committee
The dedicated leaders guiding the daily and strategic implementation of AHZWF's core mission.
Md. Toufiqul Islam Toufiq
Chairman
Md. Zahedul Islam
Vice-Chairman
Md. Hashemuz Zamman
Secretary
Md. Apel Mahmud
Assistant Secretary
Ashok Kumar Chaki
Treasurer
Mst. Shapla Begum
Member
Prativa Goswami
Member
Noore Alam Md. Mamunur Roshid
Member
Apel Mahmud Mehadul
Member
Our Networks & Regulators
We operate with transparency alongside key institutional networks.