The increasing complexity of social issues is placing a greater burden not only on governments, but also on individuals. Many people now feel that it is not possible to solve these problems by relying on public services alone. In response, more people want to do something to help solve society’s problems and are showing increased interest in activities that make a social contribution. Companies have become more involved in activities that reflect a stronger awareness of their corporate social responsibility, and nonprofit and volunteer activities have also become well established. There is a growing movement to join hands and work together toward achieving a society sustained by mutual support.

The Hakim Foundation’s most valuable asset is the network of people and organizations that we have created through our activities over the years. We know from experience that bringing people together creates synergies.

Our priority is solving actual problems on the ground. We engage in lively discussions with nonprofit organizations, corporations, governments, international organizations, researchers, and volunteers to arrive at possible solutions, and to initiate and implement projects.

The Hakim Foundation strives to apply the knowledge and experience we have accumulated over the years, and in cooperation with others, works to solve the issues that confront our society today.

I am a simple man with very humble beginnings. As a family, we have always led a life of struggle, till each of us could stand on our own feet and fend for ourselves. Being well educated, we are fortunate that our journey has reached a point where we need not struggle for basic necessities anymore. But not everyone is so fortunate.

A real man is not one who progresses alone, but one who takes as many people on the growth path as he can. This vision, and the struggles I have seen in life have together given birth to the Hakim Foundation USA, with an aim to positively impact as many people’s lives at the grass roots level as possible.

Over the years of running this foundation, one thing has become amply clear, working towards the betterment of society is a job that never ends and a job that gives a feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction that no other job can. Through the humanitarian services rendered by Hakim Foundation USA are like a sweet drop in an ocean but it is also true that the ocean is thirsty without such sweet drop. We look forward to your support to keep this endeavor and movement alive and expanding. Because as they say, change is the only constant. And positive change is the only thing worth striving for.

However, being the chairman of Hakim Foundation USA I strongly believe that local support and cooperation should be extended by the well-off members of the society and social leaders to make poverty alleviation process successful. Good governance and local support is always necessary for successful implementation of all programs and projects. Hakim Foundation USA intends to expand services in a larger scale as well as the microfinance project for the destitute with an integrated approach.

We are thankful to NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of Bangladesh, and our development and funding partners for their continuous support since 2019. I also appreciate the hard work of our team, sponsors, volunteers, and well-wishers who remain by Hakim Foundation USA and help us make a difference.

Rukon Hakim

Chairman