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Empowering Communities, Promoting Sustainability, Inspiring Action
REACH COMMUNITY
Reach Out and Make a Change
A social-enterprise supporting social causes focused on education and need-based solutions by creating a platform to promote artists and hobbyists, selling their products and donating a percentage of their profits.
REACH Community is a social-enterprise dedicated to promote, curate and sell sustainable and eco-friendly products. These products are ethically sourced from a network of artists and hobbyists who are interested in selling and promoting their products, by donating a percentage of their profits for a social cause. The core of its belief stand on “Reach Out and Make a Change” and the profits generated from this process is channeled to support organizations involved in making a change in the society.
Launched in August 2020, REACH Community BD’s journey began during the upsurge of COVID-19 pandemic with the campaign “Masks for a Cause” in order to support the local livelihood crisis of small-scale vendors and artisans. A percentage of the profit generated in the process was directed to provide support for “Protigga” Foundation- an educational platform that provides support and information regarding gender-rights in low-income communities. This initial campaign gained momentum and branched onto collaborations with notable NGOs already part-taking in the betterment of the society such as SAJIDA Foundation, Jaago Foundation and Drishti BD. Additionally, REACH Community BD took prompt action during Cyclone Amphan by supporting Footsteps, an NGO focused on health, environment and education in Bangladesh to provide relief to flood victims.
As REACH Community BD moves forward, its vision is to create a large platform of hobbyists and artists to promote their crafts and artwork and donate a percentage of the profit for social causes. Moreover, its vision also includes an educational platform for awareness regarding sustainability, waste-management and creating a responsible society that is kind to the Mother Earth.
Reach Community BD is a new open venture that is aiming to bring all the small businesses and initiatives together, who are willing to promote and sell their recycled and sustainable products to the nation. The main motive of this organization is not simply about promotion, but also to assist the ones in need; By donating a good portion of their profit to charity. Reach tends to be one of the few organizations who has taken the step for the selling and donating upcycled, eco-friendly and make reusable masks for a cause. The team is hoping to get support from every individual in our nation who wants to support a sustainable environment.
The Reach Team is hopeful for the public to take advantage of the pandemic and purchase their beautiful, reusable masks that are made with materials that are discarded after elite garments are made in every corner of Dhaka city. By this way the public is able to keep themselves safe by wearing a mask, contribute to a sustainable world and also help the ones in despair. Reach does not simply sell masks, but also sets a
platform for encouraging artists all over the country to take a chance of their platform, promote and sell their paintings and crafts as well. Recently they has also started selling trendy products such as scrunchies, stickers and bookmarks which are “a must need” for anyone now. This does not just simply give a platform for artists to showcase their talent but also to contribute a part of their profit for charity.
Reach has already set a bar and made a podium for different artists, crafters and tree huggers to showcase their talent, raise a voice, and sell small scale items in the hope of gathering fund for the ones in need especially during the pandemic. They are targeting to raise their bar by the next year by also hosting events where people get to know more about the purpose of this unique organization and be able to bring in more enthusiastic individuals into their team and grow as team. Reach is not just about donation, it is also about creating a safe platform for fresh voices to come together and discuss about important issues that are effecting not just nationally, but internationally as well such as climate change, waste management, health and sexual rights, gender equality etc. Reach can be reached out through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Email. Friends abroad can also help Reach-by promoting, buying and selling our products through their source of social media as well.
Local shops also have the opportunity to collaborate and sell Reach’s products. The Reach has just began their journey and hoping to get support and work together with individuals who are also trying to make a difference in our nation and support a sustainable nation.
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Meet the Changemakers Behind REACH
Get to know the passionate individuals driving our mission forward. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to empower communities, support artisans, and promote sustainability, making a positive impact every step of the way.
Juhaina
MARKETING MANAGER
Afsara Binte Mirza
RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Maimuna Zahra Fariha
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT & EVENT COORDINATOR
Juhaina
MARKETING MANAGER
Juhaina is an alumnus of S.F.X. Greenherald and currently pursuing her A-levels. She is passionate about contributing towards sustainable communities and helping vulnerable communities to uplift their living standards. She hopes to inspire the youth to manifest their creativity and individuality that will pave way for efforts towards making tomorrow better. Juhaina foresees REACH making a positive difference in the lives of individuals who need a helping hand. She aspires to dedicate her efforts towards ensuring REACH can one day extend their support on a national and regional scale to the marginalized communities.
Afsara Binte Mirza
RESEARCH AND KNOWLEGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
In 2019, Afsara Binte Mirza pursued her undergraduate degree from Elizabethtown Collage, Pennsylvania, USA. She majored in Economics and International Studies. Afsara is currently working as a Junior Research Officer in the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). Her dream to make this world a better place and see communities thrive sustainably, equitably and prosperously, gives her the opportunity to align the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with REACH's vision. She is also currently a canvas artist, selling her works on REACH's versatile platform. Afsara envisions that REACH can motivate the people who are left behind the furthest, to strive and build back better together.
Maimuna Zahra Fariha
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT AND EVENT COORDINATOR
Maimuna Zahra Fariha is a graduate from Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA. She majored in Biological Sciences. Maimuna is currently working as a Researcher in James P. Grant, School of Public Health, BRAC University and also pursuing her Master's Degree in Public Health. Her career interest lies in Public Health and Qualitative research. Maimuna is also a painter. Her paintings raise awareness on important social issues. Maimuna has always been optimistic about creating equal and diverse communities. With her visions and diverse skillsets, she hopes to uplift Reach into a platform where more enthusiastic youth can come together and share their unique talent. She also hopes to make communities more aware on important social issues, and encourage the usage of more sustainable and eco-friendly resources.
Antora Shaon
ARTISR & CONTENT CREATOR
Antora Shaon is an alumnus of Mastermind School - Class of 2002 and finished a Diploma course of "Fashion Design & Clothing Technology" - Class of 2014; under the validation of Nottingham Trent University, England. She is currently self-employed and running her own online business. Her passion has always been for art and was fortunate enough to be a part of Reach Community BD not only as an Artist but also as a Content Creator. She once came across a quote: "No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another." by an Unknown Author which resonated with her for years. She aspires to always lend a hand to others in need through her paintings in hopes of a kinder world.
Tasnima Zahan
CONTENT CREATOR
Tasnima Zahan is an architect and a graduate from BRAC University, Dhaka. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Architecture from BUET, with a focus on Environment and Energy. She has been involved in various environmental causes that involve waste management, sustainable design and giving back to the community. Her strongest pursuit is to positively motivate and encourage people to take better care of the environment and lead an eco-friendly lifestyle. She is passionate about design, writing and plants and spends her free time painting, reading and gardening.
Sumaisha
INTERN
Sumaisha is an alumnus of Chittagong Grammar School, Dhaka and is currently pursuing her A-levels. She hopes to make a difference by helping the underprivileged communities in Bangladesh. Sumaisha is inspired by REACH's visions and hopes to help REACH expand to a larger platform by inspiring other like-minded individuals to support the altruistic cause. She is motivated to learn through a hands-on experience and intends to benefit the vulnerable youth and communities through her work at REACH Community BD.
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Our Impact & Learning for Education
Empowering future generations through education, we support awareness programs, workshops, and initiatives that inspire learning & sustainable practices. We build a foundation for change, nurturing skills and knowledge to create a more inclusive and informed society.
Crafting a Sustainable Future
Celebrate creativity with our handmade crafts, uniquely designed by talented artisans. Each piece tells a story, blending tradition with sustainability. Support local craftsmanship and promote eco-friendly practices by choosing beautiful, meaningful products that make a positive impact.
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