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SAWAB FOUNDATION is a genuinely humanitarian and philanthropic organization and tries to actively participate in national development programs within its capacity. In 2019, we implemented welfare and development programs covering 483,863 beneficiaries including Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. 2019 became a year of growth and prosperity for SAWAB FOUNDATION .

We worked with more partners, increased manpower and fund flow, increased the number of projects showed more professionalism, and earned a reputation both at the global and national levels. It was also the year of the implementation of large-scale projects like the “Distribution of in-kind gifts for forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals”.

Another noteworthy project of 2019 that SAWAB FOUNDATION introduced is “Targeting Ultra-Poverty” (TUP) – a poverty alleviation program for two years that allows the recipients a 24-month period to develop sustainable livelihoods by delivering technical training, business skill training, life skill training, and orientation with further motivation. Following the national development goals, SAWAB FOUNDATION addresses health, poverty alleviation, women empowerment, child and orphan care, water and sanitation, education, and disaster management issues on a regular basis. We launched the ‘Zakat’ campaign through which a significant contribution is made to promote well-being in society.

However, being the chairman of SAWAB FOUNDATION I strongly believe that local support and cooperation should be extended by the well-off members of the society and social leaders to make the poverty alleviation process successful. Good governance and local support are always necessary for the successful implementation of all programs and projects. SAWAB FOUNDATION intends to expand health service and technical education on a larger scale as well as the microfinance project for the destitute with an integrated approach.

We are thankful to the NGO Affairs Bureau, the Government of Bangladesh, and our development and funding partners for their continuous support in 2019. I also appreciate the hard work of our team, sponsors, volunteers, and well-wishers who remain by SAWAB FOUNDATION and help us make a difference.