WELCOME TO GHASHFUL
Ghashful is a leading non-governmental organization, working towards the inclusive socioeconomic development in Bangladesh. Incepted in 1972 by a nationally recognized philanthropist Shamsunnahar Rahman Paran, Ghashful has begun its development journey in slum areas of Chattogram city with the relief works, and has expanded its activities since then in multifarious fields such as Community and Reproductive Health, Child Education, Child protection, Community Development & Livelihood, Social Rights & Advocacy, Food Security & Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate & Renewable Energy, Water & Sanitization, Skills & Entrepreneurship Development, Microfinance & Financial Inclusion towards building a better nation through bringing equality and growth in the society.
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Shamsunnahar Rahman Paran
Late Shamsunnahar Rahman Paran, the founder of Ghashful was an icon in the development sector of Bangladesh. She was a pioneer in women’s rights and women empowerment in Chittagong City. Her dream was to ensure the education, health rights, and economic inclusion of the vulnerable and marginalized people in our community. She was the Founder of the Lions Club of Chittagong Parijat Elite and a Melvin Jones Fellow for humanitarian works.
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