About Us

We are the Ayaan Foundation, and our story is one that began with humble roots and a heartfelt passion for helping others. Established in 2022, our charitable organization is on a mission to make a meaningful impact in the UK, Bangladesh and other parts of the world. In this narrative, we will delve into the journey of the Ayaan Foundation, highlighting our origins, international endeavours and the promising future we envision for the communities we serve.

Our story begins with our father’s journey from Bangladesh to the United Kingdom in the early 1960s. He arrived in the UK as an 11-year-old boy with his father who had served many years in the Royal Navy, carrying dreams of a better life. Before he was able to settle into his new surroundings and overcome the feeling of being homesick and missing his mother, he had to face the untimely passing of his father due to health conditions. This left him self-reliant at the tender age of 12 in a country where he knew nobody and didn’t even know the language. In the face of his hardships and no support mechanisms in place, through his unwavering determination, he was able overcome great adversity to take on the role of his father and become the sole provider for his family at such a young age.

Even with our difficulties, our parents would frequently take our family on vacations to Bangladesh. These visits would expose us to a different kind of struggle—the plight of some of the world’s poorest people, where many lived on less than a dollar a day, a stark contrast to the UK. During these visits, we would feed the poor on a regular basis and on one occasion, we witnessed a small girl rummaging through leftovers that had spilled on the floor with a stray dog. It is deeply humbling experiences like this that had allowed us to acknowledge and appreciate our many given privileges and realise a great sense of responsibility to share our blessings with the less fortunate.

It all started with my father, at the mere age of 12 supporting his family and relatives to attain basic necessities such as food, shelters, access to clean water, and also providing support for their medical and educational needs. He had sacrificed all is earnings and barely had anything left for himself. After countless years of dedication he had helped them become stable and slowly become contributing members to their communities themselves.

In 2003, we embarked on our first joint annual charitable program in Bangladesh along with our father which marked the beginning of our remarkable journey.

With a growing track record of impactful work in Bangladesh, we made a significant decision in 2022—to formalize our presence in the UK. This step marked the birth of the Ayaan Foundation in the UK, reflecting our commitment to bringing positive change to our local community.

In a move to extend our reach, we leased a sports facility in Oldham, aiming to address pressing needs in our community. Our mission is clear: we want to help the poorest in our community and uplift those who have been left behind. Our ultimate goal is to unite communities, boost aspirations, improve mental health, and address various other societal challenges.