Our Team

We are glad to introduce you our team!

 

Afif Hossain

Afif Hossain

Chairperson | Project group lead

MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Management

I met Rebecca, a victim of child marriage and a hopeless mother who became a community leader. I spoke to Shohagi, a marginalized single mother who learned to fight with her inner dilemma. I talked to poverty-stricken Ambia who told me how a simple collective saving program binds an organization of thousands of marginalized women together today. I have read about empowerment but truly experienced it through Bandhab’s work in Bangladesh.

I have two homes, Scandinavia (my home for the past 10 years) and Bangladesh (where I am from and have spent most of my life). By getting involved with Bandhab in 2015 I teamed up with some amazing people, some of whom became life long friends. I wish to contribute and grow further in this organization.

Renee Kristensen

Renee Kristensen

Board Member

I am excited to be part of Bandhab and contribute to its important mission. My background is in nursing, and I hold a Master’s degree in Public Health with a specialization in Global Health. During my studies, I focused on migration and the health impacts of climate change in Bangladesh – a topic that continues to inspire me, because it shows so clearly how global challenges affect the most vulnerable communities. For me, this is not only research, but also a calling to turn knowledge into meaningful action.

I am motivated by the belief that we can only create lasting change if we work together across borders and truly listen to the people most affected. What speaks to me about Bandhab is its focus on empowerment and sustainable solutions – something I deeply want to support.

I am also passionate about exploring and living in different cultures. Having lived and worked in eight countries, I have seen how understanding and respect can build bridges between people. I believe that when we learn from each other, we can create fairer conditions and stronger communities everywhere.

Jihyun Lee

Jennifer Lee

Board Member | TREASURER

I am excited to join Bandhab to help empower women in Bangladesh. I have always been passionate about children and women’s condition. Maybe because I was once a child and I am a woman myself, it is easier to resonate with them. It makes me sad that there is still inequality (in some countries, a lot) between men and women and that many women don’t have access to education and free will to make their own decisions. I would like to improve women’s condition in Bangladesh with Bandhab.

As a person, I consider myself both an adventurer and a learner. I am an adventurer, I have travelled to 22 countries so far and besides my education in Denmark, I have studied in South Korea and Germany and have lived in Thailand and France for 6 months each. I am also a learner, I enjoy learning itself. In addition to my business degree, I have a double degree in psychology and have a huge interest in western and eastern antiques. I also like playing the piano which I started at age 6.

Mohosina Ferdous

Mohsina Ferdous

Board Member | Communication and Facebook page Admin

Msc in Biotechnology

I am an energetic and hard-working person with a strong desire to build a career. I am an efficient and self-motivated individual with a good eye for detail with a proactive approach to performance. My inspiration working as a volunteer came from witnessing the acts of kindness of my compassionate and caring parents, which has a great influence on me. I worked with JAAGO foundation and sponsored a child in 2013. I find, this is the best way to serve others and to make world a better and peaceful place to live.

Mai Tham Bech Fanøe

Mai Tham Bech Fanøe

Board member | Auditor

Masters in Public Health

I have been part of Bandhab since October 2018. During my time in Bandhab, I have learned a lot within the area of organization management, team working, leadership, project working, etc. I value that Bandhab is a small organization where there is room for everyone and space for people to try out their skills and learn about volunteer- and social working. With an educational background in Public Health and Social Education, I have a big interest in social working. Hence, being a part of Bandhab which empower and promote the rights of poor people, is for me very meaningful. Moreover, I enjoy being a part of Bandhab and working with people with different backgrounds and cultures and together learn and promote the rights and life opportunities of marginalized people.

Elisabeth Beyer-Lauridsen Hammer

Elisabeth Beyer-Lauridsen Hammer

Volunteer and Former Board Member

The Gono Kendra project is an amazing project that really has shown a new way forward in womens empowerment. In Bandhab the focus is always to make sure that what the organization is doing is in the best interest for the people in rural Bangladesh. With the people in Bandhab, it is possible to get the best discussions, since people are very engaged and very qualified! Studying Social Entrepreneurship and Management in RUC, former teacher of the free schools of Denmark, I hope my knowledge of people and education can add some value to this organization.

Azim Uddin

Azim Uddin

Former Board Member | Bandhab IT

Msc in Information Technology

Since I introduced with the Bandhab by Afif, I admire its works and its commitment for the social change, poverty reduction and education for the marginalized people. I have been member of Bandhab since 2017, since then I always love to contribute to this novel organization. I am former Board member, currently I am looking after Bandhab IT and technology needs.
Apart from that I am also working on multiple technology implementation for the organization and make day to day life easier.