Will you stand with children this winter? Every gift will be doubled š
Together with community-based partners around the world, we can create meaningful change for children, young people and communities ā from improved education and accessibility to reducing violence, especially against girls.
Every gift counts & this winter every donation will be doubled thanks to a $10,000 match!
Md. Shanawaz
Program Specialist, Bangladesh
Md. Shanawaz works in collaboration with Global Fund for Childrenās Asia team, providing grantmaking, capacity development, and program-related support to Bangladesh-based partners advancing the rights of children and youth. Shanawaz brings eight years of experience working for national and international nonprofits, and he has expertise in inclusive quality education, youth empowerment, training, capacity development, grantmaking, and program management. Prior to joining GFC, Shanawaz led Habitat for Humanity Internationalās youth empowerment program in Bangladesh; managed the educational equity program for Teach For Bangladesh, a partner of the global education network Teach For All; and worked with Dhaka Ahsania Mission, a national nongovernmental organization. Shanawaz is an alumnus of the Global Educational Equity Fellowship, through which he taught a group of underprivileged children for two years in a primary school located in a marginalized community. Shanawaz has a bachelorās degree in English language and linguistics from American International University-Bangladesh and a masterās degree in education from BRAC University. He holds professional certifications in project management, youth development, and mental health. Shanawaz is fluent in Bangla and English and has working proficiency in Hindi and Urdu.