It's Humanity Foundation

What It's Humanity Foundation does

It's Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a Bangladesh-registered non-profit organization, founded in 2010 and officially registered with the Government of Bangladesh in 2015 (Registration Number S-12186/2015), headquartered in Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka. IHF operates a multi-campus education network of 13 schools across 6 districts, serving over 5,300 marginalized children with free quality education, school supplies, uniforms, nutritious meals, and health checkups. Its product portfolio spans the IHF Schools network (Tongi, Noor Nagar, Tobolpur, Bansbari, Kolcondo, Panchkhola, The Kites Academy Syedpur), Chakar School (the first digital mobile school in Bangladesh targeting urban slum children), Alok School (special needs), the ANKUR Child Welfare Center, the Protibha women's livelihood program, the Center for Youth Development (CFYD), the Emergency Response Program, and the newly launched Shohojotno community health program.

The organization funds operations through a diversified revenue model: recurring child sponsorships at BDT 1,500 (~$20 USD) per month, one-off and corporate donations, Zakat campaigns, corporate CSR partnerships (Daraz Bangladesh, Citi N.A., Foodpanda, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC), and event-based fundraising including annual galas, iftar events, and coffee mornings. Donation collection runs through a dedicated online portal (donate.itshumanity.org), bKash mobile banking, and bank transfers at Eastern Bank and BRAC Bank.

IHF reaches beneficiaries through direct service delivery at its campus network, complemented by digital learning investments via the Cholpori partnership and emergency response operations across flood-affected districts. The organization is founder-led by Md. Adnan Hossain (Founder and Executive Director) under Chairman Bashira Harun, with a newly chartered Advisory Board chaired by Rezwan Rahman. The organization reports third-party audits by Ashraf Chartered Accountants & Co., regulatory compliance including COPPA-aligned data practices, and a recent track record of regional award recognition (Triple E Awards 2025, Bangladesh Project Management Symposium 2024).

Name

It's Humanity Foundation

Legal name

It's Humanity Foundation

Website

https://itshumanity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

It's Humanity Foundation is a Bangladesh non-profit operating 13 school campuses across 6 districts, providing free education, meals, and health support to over 5,300 marginalized children, funded through child sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• Non-profit education
• Child welfare
• Youth development
• Community development
• Free education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Child Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where individuals worldwide sponsor a child for 1,500 BDT (approximately $20 USD) per month. Sponsorship covers tuition fees, books, stationery, school uniforms, bags, shoes, monthly checkups, and nutritious food.
2. General Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations. Donation options include school stationery, school uniform, school meals, adopt a school, and Zakat (Islamic charity).
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with companies like Daraz Bangladesh, Citi N.A., and others for community empowerment projects, employee engagement, and CSR initiatives.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events including charity galas, coffee mornings, and iftar events that serve as fundraising platforms with ticket sales and direct donation collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

It's Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a Bangladesh-based non-profit that provides free primary education and holistic development services to marginalized children, women, and youth. It operates a 13-campus school network across 6 districts, supported by specialized programs covering education, livelihood, youth development, health, and emergency response.

Product overview

It's Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a non-profit organization operating a multi-campus school network across Bangladesh for marginalized children. The core offering includes IHF Schools (multiple campuses including The Kites Academy, IHF School campuses in Tongi, Noor Nagar, Tobolpur, Bansbari, Kolcondo, and Panchkhola), Chakar School (first digital mobile school in Bangladesh), Alok School (special needs), and ANKUR Child Welfare Center. Supporting programs include the Livelihood Program (Protibha) for women empowerment, Youth Development Program (CFYD) for skill training, Emergency Response Program for disaster relief, and the Shohojotno Health Program for community health support. The organization provides education to over 5,300 children across 13 school campuses in 6 districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Protibha: Women's empowerment and livelihood program promoting Bangladeshi culture and heritage through crafting training and commercial sales
• Center for Youth Development (CFYD)
• Chakar School
• ANKUR (Project Ankur)
• The Kites Academy, Syedpur
• Hatey Khori
• Shohojotno

Products and services

• IHF Schools Network Free primary education program delivered through 13 school campuses across 6 districts in Bangladesh, serving marginalized children with no-cost access to schooling, uniforms, meals, and learning materials.
• Chakar School (School on Wheels) Mobile digital school operating as a "school on wheels" that brings classroom learning infrastructure and digital education tools to remote and underserved communities in Bangladesh.
• Alok School Special needs education program designed to serve children with disabilities and learning differences, providing tailored instruction and developmental support.
• ANKUR (Child Welfare Center) Child welfare center providing holistic care, protection, and developmental services to vulnerable children in Bangladesh.
• Protibha (Livelihood Program) Livelihood program focused on economic empowerment of women and underserved community members through skills training, micro-enterprise support, and income-generation activities.
• Center for Youth Development (CFYD) Youth development program that builds leadership, employability, and life skills for young people transitioning from school to work or higher education.
• Emergency Response Program Disaster and emergency relief program that provides immediate assistance, supplies, and recovery support to communities affected by floods, cyclones, and other crises in Bangladesh.
• Shohojotno Health Program Community health program providing healthcare access, hygiene education, and preventive health services to children, women, and families in underserved areas.
• Monthly Sponsorship Program Recurring monthly donation program that allows individual donors to sponsor a child's education, meals, and learning materials on an ongoing basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,300 children provided quality education across Bangladesh
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Daraz BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2024MoU signed August 13, 2024 for community empowerment and sustainable development collaboration. Key representatives from both organizations attended the signing ceremony. Partnership leverages strengths of both organizations for lasting impact on marginalized communities.
• CholporicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to empower children's digital learning through collaborative innovation. MoU signing held at IHF Head Office with key representatives from both organizations including Md. Adnan Hossain (IHF) and Zareen Mahmud Hosein (Cholpori). Focus on creating safe, engaging digital platform for children.
• ISMAILI CIVIC and Aga Khan CommunitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAugust 2024 flood relief partnership providing crucial support to flood-affected communities in Bangladesh. Support included essential food items, clean drinking water, medical assistance, and temporary shelter in multiple affected areas.
• Genesis FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted 'Colouring Life' event at Panchkhola Primary School with educational material distribution and quiz competition. Generous support for students' education and development.
• KNOTS by AZsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth campaign partner supporting students at IHF School Tongi Campus and Alok School. Conducted nutrition sessions, personalized assessments, and health education with dedicated doctors.
• Citi N.A. BangladeshsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCITI GLOBAL COMMUNITY DAY celebration at IHF School Tongi Campus on July 6, 2024. Activities included math & science sessions, environment education, creative games, health sessions, and story sharing by freedom fighter Mr. Md. Sadeque.
• Empower Edge LimitedsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to empower youth across Bangladesh through collaborative development initiatives.
• OrcastasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for environmental and educational impact, forging a greener future through collaborative initiatives.
• BacharLoraisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through Zero Gap Fund supporting marginalized children of IHF. Also partnered for menstrual health and Eid joy initiatives supporting women with dignity.
• Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLCsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered for emergency flood relief efforts along with Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Sri Lanka Association of Bangladesh.
• Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & IndustrysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative flood relief efforts bringing critical aid to flood-affected communities.
• The Sameer TrustsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergency relief partnership supporting over 1,200 flood-affected individuals in Noakhali and Feni areas.
• Gorur GhashsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFlood relief partnership delivering aid to 500 families in eastern Bangladesh during 2024 flood crisis.
• BIN Network FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFlood relief, recovery and rebuilding partnership during national crisis response.
• Foodpanda BangladeshsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive benefits partnership for community support and engagement initiatives.
• BUPGACsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership for uplifting future leaders through collaborative development programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BRAC: One of the world's largest development organizations, headquartered in Bangladesh with extensive education, livelihood, and youth programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across the same impact areas as IHF but at vastly greater scale.
• Aga Khan Foundation: International development organization with active Bangladesh programs in education, health, and rural development. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same geographic and thematic space; IHF already partners with Aga Khan Community for flood relief.
• Grameen (Grameenphone / Grameen Trust): Bangladesh-rooted organizations focused on poverty alleviation, including education and livelihood programs for marginalized women. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in Bangladesh across livelihood, education, and women's empowerment themes.

Direct peers

• Room to Read: International non-profit focused on literacy and girls' education across multiple developing countries including Bangladesh. Direct peer on education mission and beneficiary population, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Bidyanondo Foundation: Bangladesh-based non-profit running education, healthcare, and emergency relief programs for underprivileged communities. Comparable to IHF on mission, Bangladesh focus, and diversified program portfolio.
• JAAGO Foundation: Bangladesh-based non-profit operating schools and education programs for underprivileged children. Highly comparable to IHF given shared mission, Bangladesh focus, and multi-school campus model serving marginalized communities.
• Teach for Bangladesh: Bangladesh-focused education non-profit working to expand educational opportunity for marginalized children. Direct peer given shared Bangladesh base, education mission, and focus on equity of access.
• SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh: International NGO with Bangladesh operations focused on child welfare, education, and family strengthening for vulnerable children. Comparable on beneficiary focus (orphans and marginalized children) and integrated service model.

Regional players

• Concern Worldwide Bangladesh: International humanitarian NGO with Bangladesh programming in education, livelihoods, and emergency response. Comparable on emergency response and education programming, though operating across multiple countries rather than Bangladesh-only.

Emerging players

• Thousand Schools (Dhaka-based education initiatives): Various Bangladesh-focused emerging education non-profits serving underprivileged children through school and community-based models. Comparable as emerging players in the same education-for-marginalized-children space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itshumanityfoundation

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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