Sohel Rana

Founder Chairman

Chayatal Bangladesh

"No child enters the world labeled as a 'street child. It's the result of social negligence and indifference that children are relegated to this status. Since my early years, I've harbored a desire to uplift marginalized communities, but the opportunity never presented itself until one afternoon in March 2016, while seated alone in Shyamoli Park. I never anticipated that my path would intersect with that of street children until a boy named Rakib approached me, requesting five taka to purchase Jhal muri. His disheveled appearance spoke volumes about the hostile environment in which he was growing up. Chayatal Bangladesh was born from the simple act of teaching Rakib to write with chalk. Presently, our organization has positively impacted the lives of approximately three hundred children, striving to meet every aspect of their developmental needs. Despite our efforts, providing shelter—a fundamental necessity for a child's safety and growth—remains a challenge. My aspiration is to establish a residential facility where these children can thrive in a secure environment. We endeavor to equip them with vocational skills, empowering them to become self-reliant. The dedicated volunteers of Chayatal Bangladesh work tirelessly towards this cause. I extend an invitation to compassionate individuals to join us in supporting at least one child's expenses, thereby preventing any child from enduring the hardships of street life. I invite you to become a part of Chayatal Bangladesh as its founder chairman.