Founded in 1992, Shakti Foundation is one of the largest non-governmental organizations in Bangladesh. Shakti Foundation was established by Humaira Islam, Ph.D., and a group of social innovators committed to the socio-economic empowerment of disadvantaged communities, especially women, through social and financial inclusion. Through its Microfinance, Health, Women Empowerment and Climate Change programs, Shakti’s goal is to alleviate poverty and stabilize social security for its nearly half a million clients and beyond. Currently, our touchpoints extend across 518 branches in 55 districts nationwide. Shakti Foundation is registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau Bangladesh under The Foreign Donations Regulations Rules 1978 and the Register of Joint Stock Company Ltd. under the Society Act 1860. Shakti Foundation has also received certifications through the Microcredit Regulatory Authority Act in 2007 to run its microcredit program.