Bidyanondo, SAAF team up to support 22,000 families

Suhana & Anis Ahmed Foundation (SAAF) has provided Tk 1.05 crore as a special Covid-19 financial support to Bidyanondo Foundation, enabling immediate support to 22,000 families in remote areas of Bangladesh, a press release said.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Bidyanondo Foundation has been one of the first undertaking initiatives to provide food, and medical safety gear to people in dire straits. To date, the organisation has fed an upward of 200,000 families, and arranges food for about 15,000 people daily.

In addition to the need for proper food and nutrition, Bidyanondo has also distributed 5,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) and 20,000 masks. The organisation has connected BGB units, Navy and Coast Guard to cover remote areas of the country.

Anis Ahmed, co-founder, and trustee of SAAF, said, "Partnering with Bidyanondo Foundation is a watershed moment in our Foundation's journey."

Kishor Kumar Das, founder of Bidyanondo, said Suhana & Anis Ahmed Foundation came forward when they were in financial difficulties.