Democracy for Development
Development for Democracy
Since 1988
For over three decades, Khan Foundation has been at the forefront of empowering communities, promoting human rights, and driving socio-economic progress across Bangladesh.
Vision
Khan Foundation would like to see a future Bangladesh where Liberal Democracy flourishes and sustains along with the growth of Economic Development, where basic human rights and dignity are honored, where the millions of downtrodden Bangladeshis no longer suffer under the yoke of poverty.
Mission
To strengthen and sustain true representative democracy in the country from the grassroots level local government through to central government level while promoting a democratic culture in the country
To improve the living conditions of the country’s disadvantaged groups, in particular women, children and poor, through launching of effective social and economic development programs
Our WORK OF focus
Democracy, Research and Development
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Institutionalization of Democracy
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Research & Publication
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Socio-economic Development
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Human, Legal & Child Rights
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Advocacy & Social Mobilization
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Gender and Development
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ABDUL MOMEN KHAN
in memory of
“Abdul Momen Khan(1919-1984) educationist, bureaucrat, politician. Momen Khan was born in Dhaka in 1919. Between 29 June 1978 and 15 April 1979, Abdul Momen Khan was a member of the cabinet in charge of the Ministry of Food. Abdul Momen Khan was the Minister of the Government of Bangladesh from 15 April 1979 to 27 November 1981.”
Begum Khorsheda banu
FOUNDING CHAIRPERSON
“Begum Khorsheda Banu is the founding chairperson of the Abdul Momen Khan Foundation and it’s sponsored university The Millenium University and wife of Late Abdul Momen Khan. She got married to Abdul Momen Khan in 1942.”
abdul moyeen Khan
Executive committee
“There’s no doubt that this country belongs to the new generation. We are looking to them. They will take on the leadership of this nation. This is a natural progression. One leaves, and another comes.”
Advocate Rokhsana Khondker
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“There’s no doubt that this country belongs to the new generation. We are looking to them. They will take on the leadership of this nation. This is a natural progression. One leaves, and another comes.”
-Advocate Rokhsana Khondker Chairperson, The Mileenium University
Development Partners
Australian High Commission
British High Commission
Canadian CIDA
Norwegian Embassy
British Council
Embassy of Japan
German Embassy
GTZ
Swedish SIDA
Australian High Commission
UNFPA
WHO
Careers
We’re always looking for talented, driven individuals to join our mission. Come help us build a better future for everyone.
Resources
See a variety of resources we have developed in partnership with experts in the field to help build a better future faster.
Funding
We invest in innovative companies developing transformative and scalable solutions to the issues at the heart of our mission.
