Our story

About Project Noor

A nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to quality education for underserved children in Bangladesh, and sharing their stories with the world.

Mission

To provide underserved children with access to quality education, holistic development, and opportunities that allow them to achieve their dreams, while amplifying their voices globally.

Vision

A world where every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

The problem

Talent exists everywhere. Opportunity does not.

Millions of children worldwide lack access to quality education due to poverty, geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, few resources, social barriers, and disabilities not being accommodated. Many talented students remain unseen, not because they lack ability, but because they lack opportunity. Project Noor believes potential exists everywhere. Our goal is to build the environment where it can flourish.

Children learning together in a bright, welcoming classroom in Bangladesh

Founding team

The people behind Noor

Portrait of Tasnim Irisha, co-founder of The Project Noor

Tasnim Irisha

Portrait of Jihan Ahmed, co-founder of The Project Noor

Jihan Ahmed

Portrait of Kishona Jeyaseelan, co-founder of The Project Noor

Kishona Jeyaseelan

Founding supporter

MD Mahamudur Rahman

CEO and Founding Supporter

Initial funding will support school construction, educational materials, teacher recruitment, student resources, operational costs, and community programs. In recognition, the school will be named after the Rahman family.