Arian Arif is the Founder and Executive Director of Mojar School, an Odommo Bangladesh Foundation initiative . He is widely recognized as “Pothoshishuder Bondhu (Friend of Street Children) “ across the country, as mentioned by Bangladeshi national daily. ( https://cutt.ly/Zem0Nck2 )
Mojar School is a national and international award-winning “Sustainable Organization” recognized for its organizational structure and 12 years of proven success. Since its founding on January 10, 2013, Mojar School has been locally funded and has served 2,300 underprivileged children across Bangladesh, including many from street and char areas. These children receive free food, general education, and technical education to achieve financial and social freedom.
Under the visionary and focused leadership of Arian Arif, Mojar School has set an example of how street children can go from being on the streets to passing their SSC exams. Children who once had no hope are now hopeful and actively changing their lives forever. Starting from scratch, the organization now employs over 100 people and engages 7,000 registered volunteers to serve the country in the best possible way.
Expertise Areas:
1. Fund and Grant Management: Proven ability to secure consistent funding for periods ranging from 1 to 10+ years through effective communication, transparent documentation, and reporting.
2. Exemplary Leadership: Ensures smooth operations between the state, organization, donors, and various stakeholders.
3. Long-term Vision: Holds a clear 30-year mission and vision for the organization, underprivileged children, team members, and the country.
4. Relevant Educational Background: Holds a degree in computer engineering and a master’s in development studies, providing a strong foundation for understanding the fast-paced world and the development sector.
5. Continuous Learning Mindset: A quick learner who is always eager to learn new things, with a passion for reading books on management, leadership, entrepreneurship, political biographies, and the history of South Asia and Bangladesh, Specially Libaration War 1971 and 1947.