JAAGO Foundation

What JAAGO Foundation does

JAAGO Foundation is a Bangladesh-registered non-profit organization founded on 14 April 2007 by Korvi Rakshand, operating from its headquarters at H-57, Road-7B, Block-H, Banani, Dhaka 1213, with affiliated entities in the United States (JAAGO Foundation Inc., EIN 82-3475553, Coral Springs, Florida) and the United Kingdom (JAAGO Foundation UK, Charity No. 1163656). Its core function is delivering free-of-cost, English-medium, NCTB- and international-standard education to underprivileged children from families earning less than USD 2 per day, alongside programs in youth development, women's empowerment, environment and climate, and governance and advocacy.

The organization runs approximately 12 school branches across 11 districts of Bangladesh (including Bandarban, Teknaf, Habiganj, Banani, Rajshahi, Madaripur, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Gaibandha and others) serving roughly 3,000 enrolled students and over 5,000 children supported through its Sponsor A Child program. Its technology backbone is a Digital School Program that combines Dhaka-based online teachers with on-field Community Teachers to reach remote and hard-to-reach communities; in April 2026 it added a strategic partnership with brritto (Innospace Infotech Ltd) providing Lecture Publication textbooks and a digital platform with gamified quizzes and MCQ content aligned to NCTB curriculum for grades 9–10. The Volunteer for Bangladesh program has mobilized 60,000+ youth volunteers across 64 districts and 495 Upazilas for grassroots mobilization and program execution.

Revenue is generated through four channels: monthly recurring child sponsorships (USD 27/month international or BDT 2,500/month local), one-time donations earmarked for classrooms, supplies and technology, Islamic Zakat contributions, and corporate / institutional partnerships (e.g., Plan International Bangladesh, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dasra, WADA, GALA Makeover Studio, NIMC, Innospace/brritto). Multi-year institutional grants — including the four-year Netherlands Embassy-backed 'Shomotay Tarunno – Youth for Equality' project — provide funding diversification. The organization reports a per-student operating cost of BDT 3,100/month and has earned over its lifetime the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023, Commonwealth Points of Light 2021, UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa ICT in Education Award 2016, Mosaic International Award 2010 from HRH King Charles, and Asia 21 Young Leaders 2015.

Name

JAAGO Foundation

Legal name

JAAGO Foundation Trust

Website

https://jaago.com.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JAAGO Foundation is a Bangladesh-founded non-profit (est. 2007) delivering free, international-standard education to ~5,000 underprivileged children across 12 school branches in 11 districts, supported by 60,000+ youth volunteers and diversified donor, Zakat and corporate revenue streams across Bangladesh, USA and UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Child education sponsorship
• Nonprofit education services
• Digital learning programs
• Youth development initiatives
• Women empowerment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Child Sponsorship Program: Monthly recurring donations from individual sponsors supporting individual children's education. Sponsors receive updates on child's progress and development.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate social responsibility partnerships with companies supporting education programs, including child sponsorship, infrastructure, and program funding.
3. Zakat Donations: Islamic charitable contributions specifically designated for education infrastructure, school supplies, and uniforms for underprivileged students.
4. One-time Donations: General donations for specific purposes including classroom construction, supplies, laptops, and general fund support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JAAGO Foundation provides free-of-cost, international-standard education to underprivileged children in Bangladesh through 12 school branches across 11 districts, complemented by a Digital School Program that connects remote schools to Dhaka-based teachers via online schooling infrastructure. The organization also runs child sponsorship programs, youth development initiatives, women empowerment programs, and environmental and governance advocacy projects, all funded primarily through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and grants.

Product overview

JAAGO Foundation operates a multi-program portfolio centered on providing free quality education to underprivileged children in Bangladesh. The core offerings include the Sponsor A Child Program (providing USD 27/month sponsorship covering education, supplies, nutrition, and healthcare), the Digital School Program (a blended learning model combining online teaching from Dhaka with on-field Community Teachers), and JAAGO Foundation Schools (11 schools across 12 branches in 11 districts serving approximately 5,000 students). Supporting programs include Youth Development (including Volunteer for Bangladesh with 60,000+ volunteers), Women Empowerment, Environment/Climate Change, and Governance/Advocacy. A notable partnership with brritto provides supplementary digital learning resources for students. The organization employs a unique combination of conventional schooling and innovative online schooling to reach remote communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sponsor A Child Program A child sponsorship program offering monthly support to cover quality education, teacher support, uniforms, educational materials, school bags, co-curricular activities, medical support, and nutritious food for underprivileged children in Bangladesh from families earning less than USD 2 per day.
• JAAGO Foundation Schools Free-of-cost schools providing international-standard, English-medium education following NCTB curriculum to approximately 3,000-5,000 impoverished children across 12 branches in 11 districts of Bangladesh.
• Digital School Program A blended learning model combining online teaching from Dhaka-based teachers with on-field Community Teachers, providing free-of-cost international-standard education to children in remote and hard-to-reach areas of Bangladesh.
• Youth Development Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ children supported through Sponsor A Child Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• brritto (Innospace Infotech Ltd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Educational platform partnership providing supplementary books by Lecture Publication for all grades at JAAGO schools and free digital platform access to 9th and 10th graders. brritto's interactive resources, visual learning modules, and expert guidance supplement core textbook learning with gamified quizzes and MCQ courses aligned with NCTB curriculum.
• Plan International BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint implementation partner for 'Shomotay Tarunno - Youth for Equality' project, a four-year initiative funded by Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh. Project focuses on youth empowerment, gender equality, and youth-led advocacy.
• GALA Makeover Studio & Salon by Navin AhmedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough JAAGO Dream Makers Program, GALA sponsors education of five underprivileged children, providing them access to quality education and brighter futures. Partnership includes experiential visits for JAAGO students.
• DasracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported Volunteer for Bangladesh - Connecting the Dots Divisional Training Program, empowering youth leaders through capacity enhancement and coordination strengthening across divisions.
• National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical collaboration for Media Scorecard Validation Workshop under Shomotay Tarunno project. NIMC provides strategic support for youth-led, youth-focused data collection to assess gender representation across media platforms.
• WADAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint implementation partner for 'Her Vote, Her Seat' project focused on women's democratic participation and leadership, implemented alongside UN Electoral Project DRIP and BALLOT.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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