About Us

Rahmantunnessa Shikkha Unnayan Foundation (RSUF) is named after the grandmother of its founder, Md. Jahidul Islam. She played an important role in supporting his education, and the organization carries her name as a mark of respect and gratitude.

In January 2002, Md. Jahidul Islam and a group of dedicated social workers started the organization by providing scholarships to underprivileged students. Four years later, in 2006, it was officially registered as Rahmantunnessa Shikkha Unnayan Foundation (RSUF).

Over the years, the organization gradually expanded its work. It continued the scholarship program, established technical training centers, and began supporting the ultra-poor through various development activities. All these efforts are still ongoing today.

Rahmantunnessa Shikkha Unnayan Foundation (RSUF) is registered with the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh under the following departments:

• Department of Social Welfare — under the Joint Stock Companies and Firms, Bangladesh Registration and Control Ordinance No. (XXI) of 1860. Registration No: S-5460(574)/06, dated 23 February 2006.
• NGO Affairs Bureau — Registration No: 3142/18.
• National Skill Development Authority (NSDA) — Registration No: STP-RAJ-000375, dated 2022.

Vision: A poverty free, educated and peaceful society.

Mission: Reducing poverty, establishing equal opportunities, promoting peace and justice, and ensuring quality education, agriculture support, hygiene, sanitation, skills development and income generation for marginalized communities — grounded in human dignity, ethical values, participation, teamwork, mutual respect and inter-religious harmony.

RSUF is based in Paturia village under Kalukhali Upazila of Rajbari District. The organization primarily works in Rajbari and Magura districts of Bangladesh.

At the same time, the benefits of its various projects reach communities across the country.

RSUF works to improve the lives of the poorest communities by focusing on the five basic human needs: education, food, clothing, shelter and healthcare.

Our main areas of work include:

1. Providing scholarships and educational support to help underprivileged students continue their studies.
2. Offering technical and vocational skills training so young people can earn a living.
3. Delivering affordable eye care and healthcare services.
4. Ensuring access to safe drinking water.
5. Supporting elderly people through dedicated care programs.
6. Providing emergency relief during disasters and crises.

Through these efforts, we aim to help people become self-reliant and live with dignity.

Behind every program of RSUF there are real people whose lives have changed. These are stories of determination, opportunity and hope - from students who continued their education to young people who found stable jobs through skills training.