Taking A Look Back: Reflections on the 2019 Gala and the Journey Since
From Noah Burch, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director In 2019, I stood beside Dr Mackenzie Robinson at the Courtney Jordan Foundation Gala in…
Where We Work
CJF Bangladesh
Empowering the people of Bangladesh through microfinancing, entrepreneurship and education, and offering aspiring entrepreneurs a pathway to turn their dreams into reality.
The best way to break the cycle of need is to replace it with a cycle of empowerment.
Courtney Jordan
Dr. Mahmudul Hasan, President, Bangladesh Operationscjfbangladesh.org
CJF Bangladesh, a dynamic branch of the Courtney Jordan Foundation, is on a mission to empower the people of Bangladesh through microfinancing, entrepreneurship and education.
With a strong commitment to combating poverty, CJF Bangladesh provides invaluable support to aspiring entrepreneurs, offering them a pathway to turn their dreams into reality. Through microfinancing initiatives, CJF Bangladesh extends a helping hand to individuals with extraordinary potential, enabling them to establish small enterprises and break free from the chains of financial constraints.
The foundation goes beyond financial support, offering scholarships and access to numerous resources essential for personal and professional growth. CJF Bangladesh is more than a financial resource; it is a catalyst for change. By fostering entrepreneurship, providing educational opportunities and equipping individuals with the tools they need to thrive, CJF Bangladesh is building a brighter, more prosperous future for the people of Bangladesh.
The Foundation also provides meals and education vouchers to children in Sylhet and Dhaka.
Leadership
Dr. Mahmudul Hasan serves as President of Bangladesh Operations, leading the Foundation’s efforts to drive sustainable development and empower communities across Bangladesh. He also holds a dual role as Deputy Managing Director for Neyius Energy.
For the latest from the Bangladesh team, visit CJFBangladesh.org.
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The wider Foundation
One mission, many communities.
London, United Kingdom
CJF America
Re-established in 2022 to nurture economic empowerment, cultivate educational opportunity and connect people to real economic opportunity across North America.
Rosie Alvarez, Interim President, North American Operations
Visit the regional page CJF America cjfamerica.org (opens in a new tab)
CJF Bangladesh
Empowering the people of Bangladesh through microfinancing, entrepreneurship and education, and offering aspiring entrepreneurs a pathway to turn their dreams into reality.
Dr. Mahmudul Hasan, President, Bangladesh Operations
Visit the regional page CJF Bangladesh cjfbangladesh.org (opens in a new tab)
CJF Sri Lanka
Resources For All: investing in people who have been marginalised so that they can produce essential goods for others, offering a hand up, not a handout.
Aruna Perera, President, Sri Lankan Operations
Visit the regional page CJF Sri Lanka cjfsrilanka.org (opens in a new tab)
CJF Philippines
Driving initiatives that foster sustainable development and empower communities across the Philippines.
Maria Lourdes Santos, President, Philippines Operations
Visit the regional page CJF Philippines cjfphilippines.org (opens in a new tab)
CJF India
Addressing key challenges in education, healthcare and economic empowerment across India.
Dr. Rajesh Sharma, President, India Operations
Visit the regional page CJF India cjfindia.org (opens in a new tab)