Listen first
We begin with the knowledge, priorities, and lived experience already present in a community.
About the foundation
Jakariaz Foundation is a community-led nonprofit working across Bangladesh to make education, health, and opportunity more accessible.

Why we exist
Too often, the place someone is born determines what they can learn, how healthy they can be, and how far their dreams can travel.
We work alongside families, educators, health workers, and local leaders to change that equation. Not with quick fixes, but with practical programs that respect people and last.
What guides us
We begin with the knowledge, priorities, and lived experience already present in a community.
Real change is built through trust, consistency, and patient work beyond a single campaign.
We design with local partners so every program can grow with dignity and independence.
Our footprint
From Dhaka to rural communities, our partnerships are shaped by local leadership and shared accountability.
12
districts reached
68
community partners
2018
founded in Bangladesh