Odommo Youth Summit 2025

Theme: Youth Leading the Change: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact

Organized by: Odommo Bangladesh Foundation (OBF) , widely known as মজার ইশকুল :: Mojar School

Date: 29 November 2025

Venue: Brac Centre Inn Auditorium, Mohakhali, Dhaka

A National Platform to Connect, Empower, and Inspire

Bangladesh has a vibrant youth population, with nearly one-third of its people aged 15-35. This generation holds incredible potential to help the nation achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, many young people still lack access to leadership platforms, mentorship, and opportunities to connect their passion with a purpose.

 

To meet this need, the Odommo Bangladesh Foundation (OBF) is launching the Odommo Youth Summit 2025.

This national summit will bring together youth leaders, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, and development partners. It will be a space to share ideas, build skills, and co-create solutions to the pressing challenges facing Bangladesh.

About Odommo Bangladesh Foundation

Odommo Bangladesh Foundation (OBF) — widely known as Mojar School — is a nonprofit organization established in 2013 by Mr. Arian Arif. OBF works for the welfare and empowerment of underprivileged children and youth through initiatives in education, food, shelter, and employment.

Operating across 23 branches nationwide, OBF has served over 10 million beneficiaries (2013–25) through education, food distribution, youth development, and humanitarian programs. The foundation’s commitment to leadership, inclusion, and sustainable development makes it a credible and impactful host of the Odommo Youth Summit 2025.

10 Million+

10+ years beneficiaries in 12 years get support from Mojar School

10,00,000+

cooked food have been distributed among children and adults

8,000+

volunteers are connected nationwide with Mojar School

240+

families got employment and income generation support

23+

branches are established across the country

2300+

children are connected with Mojar School’s network and get support everyday

Background & Rationale

Bangladesh is a nation powered by its youth — nearly one-third of its population is between 15 and 35 years old. This vibrant generation represents an incredible potential to lead the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, many young people still lack access to leadership platforms, mentorship, and opportunities to connect their passion with purpose.

To respond to this need, Odommo Bangladesh Foundation (OBF) is launching the Odommo Youth Summit 2025 — a national platform that will connect, empower, and inspire young changemakers from across Bangladesh.

This Summit will bring together youth leaders, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, and development partners to share ideas, build skills, and co-create solutions to the pressing challenges facing Bangladesh.

Objectives

  1. To build leadership capacity among youth through practical training and knowledge exchange.
  2. To promote youth engagement in the national development agenda, particularly the SDGs.
  3. To create a collaborative space for innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
  4. To recognize and celebrate outstanding youth-led initiatives across the country.

Target Participants

  • 250 youth participants from universities, youth organizations, and social groups nationwide.
  • Representatives from government, NGOs, private sector, donor agencies, and the media.
  • Special guests including national leaders, youth icons, educators, and policymakers.

Date: 29 November 2025
Venue: Brac Centre Inn Auditorium, Mohakhali, Dhaka

Key Activities

  1. Inaugural & Keynote Session
  2. Interactive Workshops
  3. Panel Discussions
  4. Friend of Street Children Award 2025
  5. Photo Session

Expected Outcomes

  1. Enhanced leadership and innovation capacity among participants.
  2. Strengthened youth network under Odommo Bangladesh Foundation.
  3. Youth-led local initiatives developed and implemented post-summit.
  4. Increased collaboration between youth, government, and private sector actors.

Program Schedule

Saturday || 29 November 2025

Time Details Speaker
8:00 AMVolunteer Reporting Time
8:00-8:30 AMVolunteer Registration
8:30-9:00 AMBreakfast
9:00-9:30 AMBrief about Mojar SchoolMehedi Hasan
Deputy Executive Director
Odommo Bangladesh Foundation
9:30 AM-12:30 PMSession 1: Workshop on Volunteering with Mojar SchoolArian Arif
Founder & Executive Director
Odommo Bangladesh Foundation
12:30-1:20 PMLunch Break
1:30-2:30 PMSession 2: Youth Contribution for Better BangladeshPolicy experts, government representatives, development partners etc.
2:30-3:30 PMSession 3: Global Citizenship & Leadership in the 21st CenturyINGO, Ambassadors, leadership expert etc.
3:30-4:30 PMSession 3: Youth Entrepreneurship & Social InnovationBusiness Leaders, Young founders etc.
4:30-4:40 PMFriend of Street Children Award 2025 winner declaration
4:40-4:50 PMCertificate Distribution
4:50-5:00 PMGroup Photo
5:01 PMClosing of the Summit

Contact Us

Address:
Floor 4, House 4, Road 2/1, Chaormanbari, Banani, Dhaka – 1213

Phone: +88017-8888 6904, 01318-251759

Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

Website: www.obf.org.bd

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