Al-Ihsan Social Development Society
The Al-Ihsan Social Development Society is a Canadian registered charity (Business No. 750543696RR0001) focused on empowering marginalized girls and women through education and vocational training. While its administrative operations are based in Surrey, British Columbia[^2], the organization primarily supports initiatives in Dhaka, Bangladesh, through its affiliated institution, the Al-Ihsan Social Development Center.

Mission and Activities

The society funds programs offering academic education (PreK to Grade 10) alongside vocational skills development for underprivileged girls, including orphans and destitute women. Its initiatives include:

• Formal schooling: Prepares students for standardized exams like the Primary School Certificate (PSC), Junior Secondary Certificate (JSC), and Secondary School Certificate (SSC)[^5].
• Vocational training: Provides IT education, sewing, handicrafts, and science-lab access to foster self-sufficiency[^1][^3][^5].
• Residential care: Houses 65 orphaned girls in Dhaka with facilities for education, meals, and recreation[^5].

Organization Structure

Founded in 2004[^1], the Dhaka-based center operates under Project Director Mahmuda Khanam, with a team of 22 academic teachers, 5 vocational trainers, and administrative staff[^5]. The Canadian branch facilitates international fundraising, emphasizing donor transparency through partnerships like CanadaHelps[^2].

Achievements

The Dhaka school reports a 100% pass rate in PSC and JSC exams since 2012 and 2014, respectively[^5]. Its programs also provide uniforms, books, and meals to ensure equitable access to education[^4].

**Al-Ihsan Social Development Society**  
The **Al-Ihsan Social Development Society** is a Canadian registered charity (Business No. 750543696RR0001) focused on empowering marginalized girls and women through education and vocational training. While its administrative operations are based in Surrey, British Columbia[^2], the organization primarily supports initiatives in Dhaka, Bangladesh, through its affiliated institution, the **Al-Ihsan Social Development Center**.  

### Mission and Activities  
The society funds programs offering academic education (PreK to Grade 10) alongside vocational skills development for underprivileged girls, including orphans and destitute women. Its initiatives include:  
- **Formal schooling**: Prepares students for standardized exams like the Primary School Certificate (PSC), Junior Secondary Certificate (JSC), and Secondary School Certificate (SSC)[^5].  
- **Vocational training**: Provides IT education, sewing, handicrafts, and science-lab access to foster self-sufficiency[^1][^3][^5].  
- **Residential care**: Houses 65 orphaned girls in Dhaka with facilities for education, meals, and recreation[^5].  

### Organization Structure  
Founded in 2004[^1], the Dhaka-based center operates under Project Director Mahmuda Khanam, with a team of 22 academic teachers, 5 vocational trainers, and administrative staff[^5]. The Canadian branch facilitates international fundraising, emphasizing donor transparency through partnerships like CanadaHelps[^2].  

### Achievements  
The Dhaka school reports a 100% pass rate in PSC and JSC exams since 2012 and 2014, respectively[^5]. Its programs also provide uniforms, books, and meals to ensure equitable access to education[^4].