IGNITING THE GLOBAL DIASPORA REVOLUTION FOR
LOCAL GOOD
ABOUT THIS REPORT
BacharLorai Global 1490403-6
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PRODUCTION TEAM
Design
Apanuba Puhama
Reporting
Azkka Noor
Narrative Tahmid Khan
Analytics
Anil Wasif
Student Researchers
Annisa Alya Ramadhani
Ashba Fatima
Athar Siddiqui
David Mazur
Eshita Chahal
Jana Elghobary
Karine Alhakim
Mathush Madavan
Sydney Tran
© BacharLorai 2025
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thank you to the students who conducted research as part of the 2025 Alternative Reading Week Program at the University of Toronto Mississauga
BENEFACTORS 2024-2025
Your belief in our mission has been a driving force of every step we’ve taken this year from bringing people together to policy publications to grassroots welfare. Thank you for being there. We couldn’t have done it without you.
LEGACY
WAFEEQA KHAN
SHEMONTEE CHOWDHURY
FAYE YING
KAYNAT CHOWDHURY
GAZI SIJAN
HUSEIN YATAABARRY
TALIA FAYAZ
VISIONARY
TARIQUE KHAN
MD JARIFUL CHOWDHURY
FATIMA ZOHRA HASHIM
FAISAL AL-YAWER
NESRINE SHALABY
FARIHA IMRAN
SYEDA M SULTANA
MEHMET KILIC
CEMRE ULKER
RAMISA CHOWDHURY
KHALED ALI
AAMER KHAN
ALVIRA MATIN
ARSHIYA CHOUDHURY
IMAM UDDIN
DR NASIMA AKHTER
ISHTIAQUE AHMED
SABRIA CHOWDHURY
ALVI HASSAN
RIFAT CHOWDHURY
KHANSA ASHRAF
AMMATUL ISRA
SHARMIN LEENA RAHMAN
MAISA HOSSAIN
SHARON CHAKKALACKAL
AYSAN JAHANKHAH
BETHAL ABRAHAM
AMBER CULLEY
HENNA HUNDAL
NOSHIN KHAN
CYNTHIA SAXENA
IFTI CHOWDHURY
LAMEESA REZA
JOY BISWAS
NABILA KAUSER
NUSAIBA MASNURAH
CHRISTOPHER RAGAN
NEIL BOUWER
KARISHMA ROY
MAISHA KABIR
LAMISA KABIR
NAZEER JEFFRIES
DAVID MARVIN
SHAH RAFAYET
NABEELA ZAMAN
SHAMMINAZ POLEN
AIMÉE HORCASITAS-TOVAR
YUMI PARAJULI
SHAGUFE HOSSAIN
ALBAAB HABIB
CARINA SCHMIDT
VICTORIA VERDEJA
CORINNA NAWATZKY
AJI FATOU GAYE
CORETTA JONAH
HOLLY KINGSBURY CLARK
CATALYST
INMA SUMAITA
SYEDA TABASSUM HOSSAIN
ISSA FAROOQUE
TAHSEEN GALIB PAVEL
KEVIN ROY
SYEDA SHEHZADI HABIB
RAMEEN RASHID
FAHAD AL ZAMAN
AJWAD RAUF
HASRAT MOHAMMED ISLAM
SAMIHA TAHSIN
PRISCILA PAULOSE
MAHDIN KHAN
NAFEES RAHMAN
SHAMSUL AREFIN
SYED WASIUL ISLAM
PARISA AZIZ
ZAHIN AHMED
ROMAISHA RAHMAN
NADIHA NOOR CHELSEA
STEPHANIE BENNETT CREAN
NAFISA A IQBAL
NAOMI AHMED
AHNAF RAHMAN
PRACHURJO DAS
NORA AFIFI
TAJWAR FAHMID
KHAN OBYOY AZAD
ZARIN RASHID
NAFISA ARMIN HOSSAIN
AZMERI FARZANA
MOHAMMAD ISLAM
ENAM AHMED
REJOAN CHOUDHURY
RUMMANA PERVEEN
SYED AFZAL
TAUSIF BASHAR
EVELYN SERRANO
FARHIN JANNAT
SYEDA ADIL
LUBABA MAHMUD
SHARMIN RAHMAN
SAMIHA IBNAT
ALP ULKER
SAIMUM SAEED
OMAR IBRAHIM
NAFE MUSTAFA
MIR JAMIUR RAHMAN
CAMILLA LIU
SARAF NAWAR ALLY
SHIRLEY ZHANG
NAFISA CHOWDHURY
SARA ALI
TAIF ANJUM
AKHIRUN NAHAR MEEM
RAIYAN BIN RAKIB
JAHANGIR QURESHI
XANDER ATTISANO
SHABABA HUDA
SARAH EL GHARIB
TANYA SHAHRIAR
SHAFKATUL HAQUE
IFRAD JAWAD
MOHAMMED SHAYRIAR
MOHAMMADULLAH
MARYAM PICKEN
AAHIR CHAKRABORTY SAHA
ADIB BIN RAZZAQUE
ESHA AMIN
MAGFUR RAIYAN
APOSTOLE GARAVELLOS
BOARDOF TRUSTEES BOARD MESSAGE
BacharLorai means: strive to survive.
We envision a world where every Bangladeshi has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
We are an award-winning social impact agency.
Registered on April 4, 2023, we are proud to complete our second year as a non-profit organization. Today, we operate in Bangladesh, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
We are grateful to our partners from all four countries who have supported us across all programs under our foundational pillars: community building, policy research, and social welfare
We are thankful to all our supporters who have trusted us with their time, resources, and wellwishes both offline and online
2024 was a revolutionary year.
From emergency aid in moments of crisis to shaping conversations at the United Nations, our work was grounded in our three core values:
Trust We earn and uphold the trust of our communities, partners, and team by being transparent, reliable, and principled in all that we do
Service We put people first Whether it’s providing urgent relief or amplifying unheard voices, our commitment is to those we serve
Excellence We hold ourselves to the highest standards Every program, every publication, every event is delivered with intention, care, and a drive to improve.
The board remains confident in the direction of the organization and leadership of its people
We are proud of the organization’s integrity, independence, and impact and we’re excited for the road ahead
BacharLorai will continue to grow as a space where trust is built, service is prioritized, and excellence is the baseline.
Thank you for standing with us
- Aaraf, Aftab, Anil, Farhim, Tahmid & Talha
EXECUTIVE MESSAGE
DIRECTOROF STRATEGY
At the heart of BacharLorai is its people. The people we serve, and the people who serve
We are surrounded by an exceptionally talented group of problem-solvers who go out of their way to convene others, share knowledge, and drive social good.
We ignited from an audacious belief that the talent, passion, and generosity of diaspora communities can become a revolutionary force for helping others
In our second year, we benefited 3,893 people by volunteering over 5,500 hours. For every every dollar-fifty you donated, and for every 90 minutes one of us dedicated, we benefited a person somewhere in the world
We proudly graduated our first cohorts of Policy Researchers and Global Impact Fellows who have created impact in their communities, and are already advancing their careers.
We expanded our work to London, presented at top universities, and convened at the United Nations When Bangladesh faced adversity, our response was swift, loud, and compassionate, embodying our core value of service.
These achievements, alongside genderbalancing our full team and building strong relationships, reflect our commitments to building trust and delivering excellence
As we proudly enter our third year, the opportunity to make a difference shines bright.
As we embrace another new chapter, we are so grateful to all our supporters across the world
- Anil
Increase in beneficiaries (YoY)
Increase in Revenue (YoY)
$1.50 257% 143.5%
Impact Ratio (Cost/Beneficiary)
BY THE NUMBERS
Source:
Source: Program Impact Reporting
ABOUT BACHARLORAI
We are an award-winning social impact agency operating from Bangladesh, Canada, United Kingdom, and the United States.
VISION
Every Bangladeshi has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
MISSION
Empowering Bangladeshis Worldwide through Community Building, Policy Research & Social Welfare.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
We host socials in major cities, deliver workshops, and advocate for South Asians at the United Nations.
POLICY RESEARCH
We author op-eds, publish an annual policy brief, and develop policy talent for international affairs.
SOCIAL WELFARE
We award youth leaders, develop fellows, and deliver humanitarian assistance to the global majority.
OUR GLOBAL TEAM
PROGRAM PILLARS
COMMUNITY BUILDING
IMPACT SOCIALS
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
UNITED NATIONS ADVOCACY
POLICY RESEARCH
IMPACTINK
POLICY BRIEF PROGRAM
YOUNG VOICES ESSAY PROGRAM
SOCIAL WELFARE
IMPACT25
GLOBAL IMPACT FELLOWSHIP
HUMANITARIAN AID
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
OPERATIONS
ADMINISTRATION
I+IIT
AGREEMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS
SOCIAL DIGITAL
MARKETING AND PR
STRATEGY
PEOPLE
FINANCE
DELIVERY
AHNAF Z. SREYA T. MARIA G.
WARDAH M. ADITI Z. AFTAB A.
MADHURI K TASNIA K TALHA K
NUSAIRA F. AARAF A. FARHIM Z.
APANUBA P. AZKKA N. TAHMID K.
NIMET A FAIRUD Z ANIL W
COMMUNITY BUILDING
We host socials, deliver youth workshops, and participate at UNsponsored forums to foster networks, facilitate knowledge sharing, and unite social impact leaders.
People attended our events, workshops, and panel discussions during U.N. Forums 928
IMPACT SOCIALS
We convene change-makers from the biggest cities in the world to mobilize resources to help the Global South
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
We host local workshops for diaspora youth to inform them on civic issues and teach them professional skills
U.N. ADVOCACY
We host parallel events and participate at UN-sponsored forums to inform the global agenda and our own research
AHNAF ZARIF
MARIA GUARDADO
SREYA TAHSIN
IMPACT SOCIALS
Impact Socials convene changemakers, youth leaders, and community advocates in major cities worldwide. Events are curated to its host city, featuring keynotes from diaspora leaders, and building networks among newcomers to the social impact sector to mobilize for our social welfare programs.
Event Attendees
“The event brought together visionary leaders and young changemakers...towards a shared vision for positive social impact”
- Mehmet Kilic
Community Leaders Global Hubs
“Meeting at the heart of ‘old Bangla Town,’ Brick Lane is fitting when discussing the importance of community and our collective work to support the people of Bangladesh”
- Nabeela Zaman
NEW YORK CITY
LONDON
Our 2024 Impact Socials brought BacharLorai to London for the first time, alongside a return to New York City—doubling our international reach and significantly increasing attendance at the events.
LONDON
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
Our Youth Workshops bring diaspora youth into spaces of growth where mentorship, dialogue, and skill-building come together Through expert-led panels and interactive sessions, each workshop strengthens voice, builds belonging, and connects young people to their communities.
ROUTES & ROOTS - NAVIGATING IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS
Increase in confidence in accessing immigration support in Canada
before session 53.4% after session
BANGLADESHI COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING SESSION
"I am glad that BacharLorai and BCS have taken such a crucial initiative for the betterment of our Bengali community's mental health"
- Mou Modhubontee
(Participant)
In 2024, our Youth Workshops engaged 130 participants across multiple sessions in Toronto—deepening our investment in diaspora youth and advancing SDG 3 and SDG 4 through mentorship and community-building.
UNITED NATIONS ADVOCACY
Our participation in UN panels provide a platform to address critical issues like healthcare accessibility, youth engagement, gender equality, and sustainable development. By bringing together policymakers, civil society leaders, and grassroots advocates, we ensure that diverse perspectives, particularly from underrepresented communities, are included in global decision making
STANFORD MEDICINE | 22 COMMUNITY HEALTH SYMPOSIUM ND
POSTER #36 - BL COMMUNITY CLINIC POLICY BRIEF
“By collaborating with non-profit organizations like BacharLorai we get to test global frameworks in local contexts”
- Henna Hundal
GLOBAL PEACE | INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES TO ADVANCE UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE
“Our early research signals cracks in governance and local engagement in Bangladesh’s community clinics.”
- Anil Wasif
Through expanded participation at high-level side events and panels, our UN advocacy in 2024–2025 doubled its engagement from the year before. We brought underrepresented voices to global conversations on youth leadership, health equity, and beyond.
UNITED NATIONS ADVOCACY
UNGA 79 | POPULATION COUNCIL
BUILDING TRUST USING ARTS FOR STORYTELLING IN SRHR INTERVENTIONS
"We want art for change, but we want the artists to survive."
- Tahmid Khan
UNGA 79 | JOURNALISTS & WRITERS FOUNDATION
CIVIL SOCIETY BEST PRACTICES TO ADVANCE THE SDGS
"Building strong partnerships with local CSOs is key to making sustainable impact."
- Madhuri Kibria
UNGA 79 | JOURNALISTS & WRITERS FOUNDATION
SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE – REVITALIZING THE PACT FOR THE FUTURE
“The first task is to maximize visibility of young people and consider their inputs seriously.”
- Anil Wasif
UNITED NATIONS ADVOCACY
UNGA 79 | INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE ROLE OF YOUTH IN MITIGATING CONFLICT & PEACEBUILDING
"The remarkable acts of courage shown by Bangladeshi youth, have left us questioning a lot of things about our advocacy efforts"
- Anil Wasif
UN CSW 69 | BACHARLORAI-JWF PANEL BREAKING BARRIERS: LEADERSHIP OF WOMEN IN REFUGEE POPULATIONS
CSW 69 | SILVER LINING NEEDY INITIATIVE ADVANCING THE BEIJING PLATFORM FOR ACTION
“We must accept women’s rights as a fundamental requirement to empower all of humanity, our economies, and our history”
- Anil Wasif
“As activists, we often think that we need to dismantle the system; but I like the connotation of reimagining it”
- Aitolgon Boronbaeva
POLICY RESEARCH
We conduct policy research analysis, advocating for better outcomes through op-ed publications and policy briefs.
People read our ImpactInk articles and Policy Briefs
IMPACT INK
We publish year-round articles featuring expert insights on non-profits, philanthropy, and social impact
POLICY BRIEF PROGRAM
Our flagship annual publication unites top graduate students to tackle a crosscutting social issue
YOUNG VOICES ESSAY PROGRAM
We invite high school students to explore public policy topics linked to the UN SDGs through an annual competition
ADITI ZAHIR
AFTAB AHMED
AFTAB AHMED
WARDAH MALIK
WARDAH MALIK
IMPACT INK
Under our platform Impact Ink, we published seven articles featuring subjectmatter experts and insights for the non-profit, philanthropy, and social impact sectors. ImpactInk has experienced a 300% increase in the number of publications compared to last year. These articles engaged over 1148 readers.
FROM LAND RIGHTS
TO
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF THE VOICELESS
“In rural households, only about 13 percent of women have sole or joint ownership of agricultural land This is despite the fact that 72 percent of the female labor force is engaged in agriculture.”
LIPI RAHMAN
A DEFIANT BANGLADESH DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY AS THE STATE ABDICATES THE RULE OF LAW
“The executive, legislative, and judicial branches require overhauls to transform the country into a functioning multi-party parliamentary democracy rather than one in name only”
IMPACT INK
FROM HOSPITAL SHIPS TO CULTURAL CONSERVATION PROTECTING PEOPLE AND PLANET
“Dealing with poverty and empowerment is a package deal. It must be approached holistically. You want people to stand on a platform to grow and not on quicksand.”
FROM DISPLACEMENT TO DIGNITY
CHAMPIONING INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND JUST
“Indigenous Peoples are functionally landless. The state does not recognize their territorial rights and customary land management It creates lots of land debate, violence, and bloodshed “
DISCRIMINATION AT HOME
THE HUMAN SIDE OF RURAL-TO-URBAN MIGRATION
“My heart was scared, but it was also equal parts hopeful Hopeful that God may have written a better future for me [in Dhaka].”
RUMANA - DOMESTIC WORKER FROM DHAKA
MANGAL KUMAR CHAKMA & PAVEL PARTHA
RUNA KHAN
IMPACT INK
CASH COW TO SCAPEGOAT
THE EVOLVING NARRATIVE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
“The current discourse on international students in Canada is concerning. They are portrayed as a burden and are unfairly blamed for the housing shortage and healthcare strains.”
BETWEEN THE BALLOT AND BELONGING
SOUTH ASIAN NEWCOMERS IN CANADA'S DEMOCRACY
“When candidates reflect the communities they represent, they can enhance civic engagement both substantively and symbolically”
MAPPING LAW AND LIVELIHOOD
WHAT SOUTH ASIAN NEWCOMERS NEED TO KNOW TO SETTLE IN CANADA
“Awareness is essential. Every newcomer should learn about their legal rights and responsibilities. This knowledge is key to financial success and long-term stability.”
SHALINI KONANUR
NANDINI TIRUMALA
TASNEEM TAHRIN
POLICY BRIEF PROGRAM
FROM A VILLAGE TO THE UNITED NATIONS
Our flagship policy research program brings together graduate students from diverse disciplines at prestigious universities to tackle a major policy issue
Our researchers develop recommendations with guidance from experts—including professors, senior officials, and even a U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
The policy brief is then launched at the United Nations General Assembly.
2024-25 COMMUNITY CLINIC POLICY BRIEF
OUR SECOND ANNUAL POLICY BRIEF
Review of Bangladesh’s Community Clinic Program evaluating alignment with international standards identifying key challenges in regional implementation Tailored recommendations for government
Authors
Ruby Guillen, Dr. Ayesha Sania, Dr. Joann Halpbern, Anil Wasif, Tahmid H. Khan, Aftab Ahmed, Aaraf Ahmed, Henna Hundal, Farhim W. Zaman, Nicole Sandberg
POLICY BRIEF PROGRAM
2024-25 COMMUNITY CLINIC POLICY BRIEF
78 78 UN GENERAL UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
TWO QUARTER THREE QUARTER FOUR IONS RECOMMENDATIONS LAUNCH
QUARTER ONE
At the 78th UNGA, officials called for targeted research to make UN Resolution 77/287 impactful on local health. Talks with Bangladesh’s Permanent Mission provided context and helped assess clinic performance in Barisal.
UARTER TWO
e gathered ground-level insights through terviews with advocates, healthcare workers, nd NGO leaders, alongside surveys and focus oups to assess Barisal’s community clinic ndscape
UARTER THREE
LAUNCH LAUNCH
e collected data was analyzed to assess impact, informing recommendations for governments, civil society organizations, media, and the public.
QUARTER FOUR
The report was launched at a community building workshop in February 2025 for further dissemination.
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT POLICY BRIEF (2025-26)
Our next policy brief tackles one of Bangladesh’s most urgent challenges: youth unemployment Sparked by frustration over limited opportunities, recent student protests led to the government’s resignation. With 41% of youth not in education, employment, or training and young women affected at an alarming 61.7% our brief will spotlight evidence-based solutions to help reverse this stalled progress.
11 out of 13 applicants women/gender-fluid
2024-25 COHORT
COUNTRIES
5 SPEAKERS Policy Skills
BD | CA | CH | IN | USA
3
MONTHS Policy Training
2
4 CASE STUDIES Dhaka, Rangpur
Tasneem Tahrin, Zara Ahmed, Nahid Tahrima Rashid, Pallawi Anand, Dr. Al-Amin Ahamed, Xinyuan Xu
“Gaining real-world, practical experience in international policy was something I highly valued in this program.” – Researcher
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Policy-Making Cycle
Labour Economics Presenting to Leadership Expert Interviews Policy Implementation
POLICY BRIEF PROGRAM
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT POLICY BRIEF (2025-26)
QUARTER ONE QUARTER TWO QUARTER THREE QUARTER FOUR
Program Planning and Agenda Setting
Researcher Selection and Priority Topic Identification
Stakeholder Engagement & Research Development Policy Brief Finalization
QUARTER ONE AGENDA
COHORT ONE COHORT ONE
BacharLorai’s 2024-2025 Research Agenda was informed by global engagement at the World Bank and the United Nations to include a list of topics for the application process
QUARTER TWO
POLICYMAKING POLICYMAKING
ANALYTICS ANALYTICS
Researchers were carefully selected based on expertise and interest with six interdisciplinary researchers selected from diverse academic stages—master’s, PhD, and recent graduates
QUARTER THREE
Senior public servant Neil Bouwer trained researchers on the public policy cycle, while economist Christopher Ragan led a session on framing unemployment through economics.
QUARTER FOUR
John Ross, Manager of Strategic Policy, Ontario Pension Board, provided training on transforming raw data into actionable policy insights for senior decision-makers.
SOCIAL WELFARE
We award social impact leaders, develop fellows, and deliver humanitarian assistance to people in need.
People received aid from humanitarian projects
IMPACT 25
A flagship social welfare program that will honour 25 exceptional change makers under 25 from South Asia, connecting them to our global community
GLOBAL IMPACT
FELLOWSHIP
An eight-month long program designed to cultivate the next-gen of social impact leaders by inspiring SDG-focused action through humanitarian work
HUMANITARIAN AID
We work with our diaspora community, corporate leaders, and international organizations to mobilize four humanitarian aid funds in Bangladesh
TALHA KHAN
MADHURI KIBRIA
TASNIA KHANDAKER
IMPACT25
A FLAGSHIP SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAM
Across South Asia, young changemakers with bold ideas often go unseen and unsupported. In the absence of recognition, resources, and mentorship, their grassroots innovations struggle to grow—limiting their potential to address urgent challenges and uplift their communities.
That is why BacharLorai is launching IMPACT25 to honour 25 exceptional change makers under 25 from across South Asia, every year.
Each annual edition will be named in honour of a sponsoring family or organization that contributes to development and selection of South Asia’s Top 25 under 25. The sponsoring family is welcome to provide opportunities such as visiting corporate headquarters, joining an event or projects to expand social impact.
Our young leaders are tackling urgent social problems in their communities and represent the future of inclusive, community-driven impact.
GLOBAL IMPACT FELLOWSHIP
2024-25 GLOBAL IMPACT FELLOWS
As a young person with big dreams of making a difference, the fellowship gave me the tools, guidance, and support to not just plan for change but actually create it
The Global Impact Fellowship is an 8-month social welfare program that cultivates the next generation of social impact leaders through capacity development, networking, and professional development support and Willia
MODULES
- Saniya Farzeeen | Fellow
Equity-deservingidentities countries
7 out of 10 applicants women/gender-fluid
age Current Fellows
experts cross-sectoral
Bangladesh,Canada,USA, Tanzania,Phillipines
months ofcivicservicecapacity development
GLOBAL IMPACT FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM DELIVERY
Launched at the AFS Youth Assembly in New York City
MODULES
UN SUSTAINABLE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT GOALS GOALS
PROPOSAL PROPOSAL WRITING WRITING
Ten outstanding fellows selected from 28 applicants
Thirteen experts were selected to faciltiate program module delivery
Fellows launched and delivered their capstone social welfare projects
PHILANTHROPY & PHILANTHROPY & FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Madhuri Kibria facilitated a workshop on the UN SDGs with guest speakers Aimée Giselle Horchasitas-Tovar, Shamminaz Polen, and Yumi Parajuli. The session explored SDG 3 (Health), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 8 (Decent Work), highlighting grassroots advocacy and inclusive strategies for healthcare equity, genderbased violence prevention, and economic inclusion.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Aftab Ahmed facilitated the Proposal Writing Workshop with guest speakers Shagufe Hossain and Tasnia Khandaker Prova. Fellows gained key skills in proposal writing to begin crafting their Global Impact Project proposals.
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Aaraf Ahmed facilitated the Philanthropy & Fundraising session with expert speakers Albaab Habib and Holly Clark Fellows explored key fundraising strategies, including storytelling, donor engagement, and digital tools, gaining practical skills to support their impact initiatives
GLOBAL IMPACT FELLOWSHIP
COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY & ADVOCACY
PRESENTATION & PRESENTATION & PUBLIC SPEAKING PUBLIC SPEAKING
JANUARY 11, 2025
Apanuba Puhama facilitated the Communications & Advocacy session with Carina Schmid and Victoria Verdeja, covering strategic messaging, storytelling, and digital advocacy Tahmid Khan introduced the Global Impact Fund, inspiring fellows to apply their skills for greater outreach
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Madhuri Kibria facilitated the Presentation & Public Speaking Workshop, featuring guest speakers Aji Fatou Gaye and Dr. Coretta Jonah. The session focused on building fellows’ confidence in public speaking and teaching them how to effectively leverage data to strengthen their advocacy efforts.
CAREER CAREER LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP
MARCH 15, 2025
Anil Wasif facilitated the final workshop with guest speakers Corinna Nawatzky, Shah Rafayet Chowdhury, and Maisha Kabir They shared their career journeys and offered insightful advice to help fellows navigate and build impactful careers in the social impact sector
GLOBAL IMPACT PROJECTS
Team Bangladesh raised funds for Amar Bag dignity kits distribution and educational workshops in Nilphamari, Rangpur in collaboration with It’s Humanity Foundation (IHF)
Team Canada hosted a Bangladeshi Community Health and Wellbeing Session to address the stigma around mental health in Scarborough, Ontario, in collaboration with Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS).
HUMANITARIAN AID
We deliver with a compassionate response our humanitarian aid program partners with trusted organizations on the ground to implement four aid projects in Bangladesh yearly
Aid Recipients
RAMADAN IMPACT FUND
Aid Projects
Litres of Safe Drinking Water
We went beyond temporary relief to address food insecurity, a critical challenge communities across Bangladesh face
This year, we provided essential groceries and emergency cyclone relief over the month of Ramadan to 580 people in Narayanganj and Barishal
HEATWAVE HYDRATION DRIVE
In response to rising heatwaves linked to climate change, we expanded access to clean drinking water by providing water-ATM cards to 500+ Dhaka residents. We provided over 30,000 L, fostering climate resilience through refill-based, sustainable water access in local communities
“This is more than just a project; it’s real, lasting impact.”
– LabibTazone Utshab Light to Life
HUMANITARIAN AID
BANGLADESH RECOVERY FUND
In the wake of the July 2024 student protests in Bangladesh, we launched the Bangladesh Recovery Fund to rapidly support those affected.
“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Bacharlorai for entrusting me with the responsibility of disbursing the funds to at-risk communities”
- Community Member Karishma Roy
“We are incredibly grateful to BacharLorai for their advocacy, and to everyone who joined us in support of this important cause. Together, we proved that diaspora communities can raise their voices and create real impact.”
- Corporate Donor Gazi, Sijan, TBYP
GLOBAL IMPACT FUND
With the help of our donors and the Global Impact Fellows, the funds supported the distribution of Amar Bag dignity kits and winter clothes, paired with menstrual health educational workshops, to 79 women and children in Nilphamari a climate-vulnerable district in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
2024-2025 GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
2024-2025 STAKEHOLDERS
2024-2025 AWARDS
LIGHT TO LIFE PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD (2025)
JWF’S WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AWARD (2024)
GLOCAL CAN-CONNECT MICROGRANT AWARDS (2025)
JWF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION BEST PRACTICES AWARD (2024)
GLOCAL CAN-CONNECT MICRO-GRANT AWARDS (2024)
2024-2025 COMMUNICATIONS
From April 2024 to March 2025, we amplified our impact through organic storytelling, strategic campaigns, and authentic digital engagement highlighting grassroots voices, youth-led change, and our global community.
BY THE NUMBERS
Followers
GROWTH
This year, we gained 1,000+ new social media followers and 1,000 new unique website visitors, driven by impactful stories, community focused branding, and highlighting leaders who have been writing BL’s story
In the year ahead, we’ll invest in bold storytelling that centers lived experiences, expand our thought leadership footprint, and build a visual language rooted in urgency and care.
2024-2025 FINANCES
RECORD-BREAKER
Fueled by grassroots generosity and corporate giving, we closed our second fiscal year with over $13K in total revenue a fourfold increase from the year prior.
Source: Financial Reporting
Through 2024–25, we mobilized over $13K in support led by $7.9K from grassroots donors and $4.4K in mission-aligned public sector grants and equity-inducing giving.
This collective generosity reflects growing trust in our mission and a shared commitment to community-driven change
We benefited 3800+ people with Social Welfare spending up by 1,700% from the past year.
Technology, Administration, and Marketing stayed under 8% each less than half of sector averages
Our reserve tripled from $500 to $1,500, securing sustainability for our foundational programs
Source: Financial Reporting
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
BacharLorai Global
April 1 2024 - March 31 2025
Note: Social Welfare was formerly called Signature Initiatives
APPENDIX: 2024-2025 SDG REPORT
Our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report confirms the impact of our initiatives in health, education, and economic stability advancing global goals with evidence-backed results and accountable practices.
SDG 2: ZERO HUNGER
ONE PROJECT
Targets: 2 1, 2 2
The 2024 Ramadan Impact Fund provided nutritious food to 580 low-income communities and reduced malnutrition risks (2 1, 2 2)
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELLBEING
FIVE PROJECTS
Targets: 3 4, 3 7, 3 8, 3 9
The United for Peace - Global Health Panel addressed healthcare access and community clinic policies (3 8, 3 9)
The UNGA - Population Council Panel emphasized reproductive health advocacy and highlighted the need for inclusive health policies (3 7)
The Stanford Community Health Symposium highlighted community-based healthcare approaches (3.8, 3.9).
The Toronto Bangladeshi Community Health and Wellbeing Session focused on mental health and preventing non-communicable diseases (3.4).
Amar Bag Dignity Kit Distribution provided reproductive health services and reduced menstrual stigma (3 7)
SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION
TWO PROJECTS
Targets: 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7
The Routes & Roots panel supported international students with skills and educational access through discussions on jobs, finance, and support networks (4.3, 4.4).
The 2024–25 Global Impact Fellowship trained young leaders in employment, social impact, and global citizenship through SDG-aligned projects and workshops (4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7).
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Our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report (continued)
SDG 5: GENDER EQUALITY
ONE PROJECT
Targets: 5.1, 5.2
The UN CSW 69 panel, Breaking Barriers, spotlighted discrimination and genderbased violence against refugee women, calling for leadership and policy reforms (5 1, 5 2)
SDG 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
TWO PROJECTS
Targets: 8 3, 8 5, 8 6, 8 8
The Bangladesh Recovery Fund supported economic stability and provided crucial assistance to low- and middle-income households affected by protests (8 3, 8 5, 8 6)
The Bridging the Gap - Policy Brief Program promoted policies for youth employment, labor rights, and safe working conditions (8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8).
SDG 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES
FOUR PROJECTS
Targets: 10 2, 10 3, 10 4, 10 7
ImpactInk Edition 2 spotlighted efforts to fight prejudice, push legal reforms, and empower women, tackling key challenges for vulnerable groups (10 2, 10 3, 10 4, 107)
ImpactInk Edition 4 called for full implementation of the CHT Peace Accord, advancing justice, equality, and Indigenous rights for inclusive growth (10 2, 10 3, 10 4, 10 7)
ImpactInk Edition 5 tackled prejudice against Bangladeshi migrants, improving legal protections, job opportunities, and healthcare to reduce inequality and boost social inclusion (10 2, 10 3, 10 7)
ImpactInk Edition 6 highlights efforts to support immigrants and international students, reducing bias and improving access to services and opportunities (10.2, 10.3, 10.7).
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SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION
ONE PROJECT
Targets: 13.1, 13.3
The Heatwave Hydration Drive provided safe drinking water to 400 low-income households during extreme heat, promoting climate resilience, water access, and awareness of climate impacts (13.1, 13.3).
SDG 16: PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
ONE PROJECT
Targets: 16.1, 16.3, 16.7
IYC10: Addressing the Root Causes of Conflicts empowered youth to prevent conflict, ensure justice, and promote inclusive governance through peace education and policy dialogue (16 1, 16 3, 16 7)
SDG 17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
THREE PROJECTS
Targets: 17.3, 17.16, 17.17
The London Impact Social fostered partnerships and knowledge-sharing among nonprofit leaders, creating opportunities for future collaborations and resource mobilization (17.3, 17.16).
The New York City Impact Social fostered partnerships and raised funds for social impact initiatives, supporting resource mobilization for sustainable development (1716, 173)
The UNGA79 JWF - Civil Society Best Practices and Initiatives for the SDGs event highlighted the role of civil society in advancing SDGs through grassroots efforts and multi-stakeholder collaboration, fostering partnerships across sectors (17.16, 17.17).
Note: This report has been independently evaluated by students from the University of Toronto
THE WAY FORWARD
BUILDING A PEOPLE FIRST PLAN
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Team Surveys and Discussions
Beneficiaries Surveys & In-Person Input
Partners
Partnership Meetings
World Bank BL Research Agenda
United Nations BL Research Agenda Medium of Input
Competitor Analysis Deck from BL Comms
Trustees December Board Retreat
2025-26 PEOPLE FIRST PLAN
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