“আমরাই শক্তি” – a Shakti initiative to support Covid 19 victims.

About us

Shakti Foundation is a non-government organization committed to the economic and social empowerment of disadvantaged women across Bangladesh. It believes in realizing the potential of women to become strong, independent members of their communities. Shakti began its mission with urban microfinance programs and strategically expanded its service network to reach remote rural areas. Over the years, it has widened its range of development services to include basic health care and education, agro-business growth, solar power, skills training, and advocacy. Shakti was founded in April, 1992 and now serves almost 500,000 households within 54 districts of Bangladesh by 418 Branches.

About the campaign

Due to the recent outbreak of Covid-19, lower-middle and lower class people are losing income options they had previously. It has resulted in a big hit in the economy, people living in the bottom of the pyramid got affected. Considering their present situation, we have started this project “আমরাই শক্তি”

Our work and distribution approach

Based on our nationwide 418 branches, we already have a proper network that can be used efficiently to reach even the rural remote corners of Bangladesh. Moreover, we have our skilled and highly trained workforce who have prior experience of running this kind of campaign throughout the country. We will use all our resources to make sure this helps reaches the people starving in need of it.