Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh is a non-profit organization that works to alleviate poverty and promote social justice in Bangladesh. Established in 1993, the organization has been providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities in various parts of the country for over two decades. The organization's annual report for 2014 highlights its achievements and challenges during the year.
The report starts with an overview of the organization's activities, which included emergency relief, development programs, and advocacy. Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh responded to several emergencies during the year, including floods, landslides, and cyclones. The organization provided immediate relief to affected communities, such as food, shelter, and medical assistance. In addition to emergency relief, Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh implemented several development programs aimed at reducing poverty and promoting sustainable livelihoods. These programs included education, healthcare, vocational training, and microfinance.
The report provides a detailed account of the organization's emergency response efforts. Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh responded to 10 emergencies during the year, including floods, landslides, and cyclones. The organization provided immediate relief to over 30,000 affected families, including food, shelter, and medical assistance. In addition to emergency relief, Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh provided long-term support to affected communities, such as rebuilding homes and schools and providing livelihood support.
The report also highlights the organization's development programs, which included education, healthcare, vocational training, and microfinance. Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh's education programs provided access to quality education for over 5,000 children, including orphans and children from low-income families. The organization's healthcare programs provided medical assistance to over 25,000 people, including free medical camps and health awareness programs. The vocational training programs provided skills training to over 1,500 people, helping them to find employment or start their own businesses. Finally, Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh's microfinance program provided loans to over 1,000 women, helping them to start small businesses and improve their economic status.
The report also discusses the organization's advocacy efforts. Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh advocated for the rights of vulnerable communities, such as women, children, and people with disabilities. The organization also worked to raise awareness of issues such as climate change, child labor, and gender inequality.
The report provides detailed financial information about the organization's operations during the year. Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh had a total income of BDT 284 million and spent BDT 260 million on its programs and activities. The organization's fundraising efforts included donations from individuals, corporations, and international organizations.
The report concludes with an assessment of the organization's achievements and challenges during the year. Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh's emergency response efforts were successful in providing immediate relief to affected communities. The organization's development programs helped to improve the lives of vulnerable communities, such as children, women, and people with disabilities. However, the organization faced several challenges during the year, including limited resources, insufficient funding, and difficult working conditions in some areas.
In conclusion, Zakat Foundation™ Bangladesh's annual report for 2014 provides a comprehensive overview of the organization's activities during the year. The report highlights the organization's achievements in providing emergency relief, implementing development programs, and advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities. However, the report also acknowledges the challenges faced by the organization, which underscores the importance of continued support for its humanitarian work.
