Our Story
The Shirin & Sajmila International Foundation is named in loving memory of the late Professor Dr. Shirin A. Chowdhury and her daughter, Sajmila Jishmam Uzma. Dr. Chowdhury was a nationally renowned business professor, a three-time cancer survivor, and a passionate social activist. Her daughter, Sajmila, served as a cultural ambassador, representing Bangladesh on global platforms and inspiring others through her creative vision and humanitarian spirit.
What began as a tribute to their legacies has grown into a thriving social enterprise, reaching thousands of individuals each year. Rooted in an interdisciplinary approach, our work spans education, healthcare, human rights, and community development, with a strong focus on minority inclusion.
At the Shirin Sajmila International Foundation, we are dedicated to transforming lives and empowering marginalized communities by fostering health, education, and sustainable development. Through innovative programs, humanitarian aid, and partnerships, we strive to uplift marginalized women, children, and vulnerable populations worldwide. Guided by compassion and resilience, we address pressing global challenges, from disaster relief to climate adaptation, building a brighter, equitable future for all.
| OUR mission
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized communities in developing countries and conflict zones. Our focus areas include education, disability rights, migration rights, healthcare, women empowerment, unemployment, poverty alleviation, and more. We believe in creating sustainable change by empowering individuals and communities to become agents of change in their own lives. Join us in our mission to create a better world for all.
At Shirin & Sajmila International Foundation, we have a range of programs and projects that aim to improve the lives of those who need it most. Our early education programs provide access to quality education for children in disadvantaged communities, while our disability rights programs ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. We also work towards the empowerment of women through our women's rights programs, and support sustainable livelihoods through our poverty alleviation programs. Our healthcare initiatives provide essential healthcare services to communities in need, and we work to protect the rights of migrants through our migration rights programs. Join us in our efforts to create a more just and equal world for all.