Projects
Preventing blindness through mobile eye clinics
Jotno Foundation is collaborating with a mobile eye clinic in Bangladesh. This program was initiated by an individual Bangladeshi community member to help prevent blindness to improve access of marginalized people to needed eye care services, both diagnostic and therapeutic (i.e. cataract surgery), that otherwise they would not be able to access. Jotno’s role in this project is to evaluate and improve the implementation of eye care services to help ensure its sustainability and potential expansion. Thus far, this clinic has reached over 500 individuals at each excursion to a specific rural location. The potential impact of this project is significant.
Pathways to Success: Transforming Lives through Vocational Health Training
At the Jotno Foundation, we believe the key to breaking the cycle of poverty is through education. Our flagship initiative focuses on identifying talented students from impoverished backgrounds and guiding them towards careers in allied health professions such as nursing, patient transport, and geriatric care. These professions are not just jobs but essential pillars of healthcare delivery in Bangladesh.
We Create Pathways to Success
In collaboration with leading healthcare professionals, we carefully select high-achieving students who show exceptional promise but lack the means to pursue higher education. Through our program, these students receive comprehensive support: from tuition funding to mentorship. Our commitment extends beyond graduation; we facilitate employment placements at various hospitals in Dhaka, ensuring a seamless transition into the workforce.
Our Impact and Achievements
Since 2019, Jotno Foundation has sponsored the education of over a dozen students who have successfully completed their training and are now making a difference in healthcare settings across the city. These graduates not only secure stable employment but also contribute to their families’ financial stability, breaking the cycle of poverty that has hindered generations.
Sustaining Impact: Our Commitment at the Jotno Foundation
Looking ahead, Jotno Foundation is dedicated to formalizing and expanding this transformative program. By establishing a structured framework, we aim to increase our impact, sponsoring up to ten eligible candidates annually. Our ultimate goal is to create lasting change: empowering individuals to uplift themselves and their families and paving the way for future generations to thrive.
Join Us in Making a Difference
By supporting Jotno Foundation, you’re not just investing in education; you’re investing in a brighter future for a Bangladeshi schoolchild who would otherwise stay trapped in the viscous cycle of poverty for generations. You could be the changed agent by supporting our cause – one student at a time!