Dhaka:Mastul Foundation has evolved from teaching street children in Dhaka to providing international humanitarian aid over 14 years. Founded by a group of young people in 2012, the organization began by educating children on city footpaths and has grown into a significant force for global relief.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mastul Foundation is registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh, the Ministry of Social Welfare, and the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms. The organization aims to drive sustainable social transformation through education, nutrition, self-reliance, healthcare, and international aid.
The foundation provides support in regions like Gaza, Nepal, and Sudan, offering emergency supplies and medical care to displaced people and victims of conflicts and natural disasters. It also advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by creating job opportunities and empowering individuals through various programs, such as providing families with necessary resources to foster self-reliance.
Mastul Foundation's initiatives include the 'Mehmankhana' free meal program, planting millions of trees to combat climate change, and constructing a shelter home complex for the elderly. The organization is committed to transparency and accountability, with regular audits and oversight by a Shariah Board.
Founder Kazi Riaz Rahman emphasizes the foundation's mission of ensuring safe childhoods, education, and livelihoods for vulnerable groups, with plans to expand its reach and continue supporting those in need worldwide.