The Mannan Foundation is inspired by the late Professor Muhammad Abdul Mannan, who was born in rural Bangladesh and managed, through education, to become a Professor of Education in the nascent Bangladesh.

Through his experience growing up and as a Professor, he was able to understand the importance of education in improving oneself and society.

The vision for the Foundation was realised through Prof. Mannan's wife, his four daughters and two son-in-laws, who want to empower communities in rural Bangladesh through the English language, education and commerce. 

The long term aims of the Foundation are as mentioned above, but also to improve and deliver local medical services (2 of Prof. Mannan's daughters and 1 of his son-in-laws are doctors) as well as giving communities in rural Bangladesh the opportunities to sell their products internationally (1 of Prof. Mannan's son-in laws is a business consultant).

The journey of 1,000 miles starts with a single step and read underneath this article for our first step!

 The Mannan Foundation took it's first step on 6th March 2011. Many students were given English lessons by co-founder Tumpa Yasmin in Chandpur, in the grounds bequeathed for a school by the late Prof. Mannan. Click on the pictures below to see for yourself!