Shakti Foundation is organizing a charity campaign named, “Ek Lokkho Aahar, Ek Lokkho Hashi” on this holy ocassion of Eid-ul-Adha. This campaign will feature a meal for one lakh disadvantaged people across the country.
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Shakti Foundation is a non-government organization committed to the economic and social empowerment of disadvantaged women across Bangladesh. It believes
in realizing the potential of women to become strong, independent members of their communities. Shakti began its mission with urban microfinance programs and strategically
expanded its service network to reach remote rural areas. Over the years, it has widened its range of development services to include basic health care and education, agro-business
growth, solar power, skills training and advocacy. Shakti was founded in April 1992 and now serves almost 500,000 households within 54 districts of Bangladesh.
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Shakti Foundation is committed to the empowerment of disadvantaged women through targeted economic and social inclusion. With an integrative approach to women’s socio-economic development, Shakti’s programs are specifically designed to complement each other. The microfinance and agricultural programs provide women with opportunities for income generating activities and enterprise development, and the social programs focus on women’s health, women’s rights, financial literacy and control over their businesses. Supplementary initiatives, including skills development and digital banking, are also in place to achieve Shakti’s social objectives.
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Jahanara was bed-ridden with fever, in excruciating pain. After seeing a gynaecologist, Jahanara was diagnosed with a severe uterine infection and was advised to undergo immediate surgery to avoid the risk of cancer.
Ismat Jahan joined a neighboring center and took out her first loan of Tk. 10,000 in 2014. By 2018 Ismat Jahan had successfully repaid her first three loans and took out a fourth loan of Tk. 150,000 to raise milk cows.
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