Who we are
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
We are passionate about being a driving force that helps people living in poverty — especially those belonging to the most vulnerable groups like women, dalits, and people with disabilities — to become change agents in their own lives.
Founded in Minnesota, we started in 2010 with our flagship program ‘Give a Cow’, which created income-generating opportunities to boost livelihoods of 200 families in Western Bangladesh. The success of that program inspired us to continue our work, using micro-entrepreneurship as a tool to lift families out of poverty.
Our Team
Fazly is accountable for the overall outcome of the organization. This includes creating the organization’s roadmaps, keeping donors and NGO partners interested in our work, and always innovating. Fazly is an IT professional based in Minnesota, USA. He is married with three children. Outside of work, Fazly enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, biking and traveling.
Jamal plays a vital role in keeping our donors and partners engaged through various fundraising campaigns. He is an IT professional and lives in Minnesota, USA. Jamal is married with two children. In his free time, Jamal enjoys running, biking, and gardening.
Khondker is a former CEO of a medical equipment business in Bangladesh. Previously, Khondker held the country director role for CFH in Bangladesh. He now advises the CFH board with his management expertise. Now living in Minnesota with his wife, Khondker enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
Hasan manages our funds for Bangladesh and is the main point of contact for all project work. He monitors and visits project sites to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget and meets the expected outcome. Hasan is a finance professional and lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is married with two children. In his free time, Hasan enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Our Partners
