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About BASMAH

Background

In 2017, the Rohingya refugee crisis forced over one million people to flee Myanmar to escape genocide and ethnic cleansing. Seeking safety, most found refuge in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, where makeshift camps rapidly emerged. Today, approximately 1.3 million refugees live there. Amid this humanitarian emergency, BASMAH was founded to provide relief and support. Since then, it has grown into a global organization, expanding far beyond emergency aid to establish long-term projects within the camps and across Bangladesh. Today, BASMAH’s work extends across borders, delivering critical assistance in health, education, and community development—transforming countless lives worldwide.

Our Vision

We believe in empowering people to uplift themselves and their communities. While immediate relief is essential, our true goal is long-term stability. Every project we develop is designed with sustainability in mind, fostering growth and resilience for communities around the world.

Our Mission

When you brighten a life, you ignite change that extends far beyond one person. Each individual touched goes on to inspire and uplift those around them, creating a ripple effect of hope and transformation. At BASMAH, we are committed to brightening as many lives as possible—because every life changed brings the world one step closer to a brighter future.

Brighten a Life, Change the World

This philosophy guides BASMAH: to empower as many individuals as possible by brightening their lives through better opportunities. Each empowered individual then has the ability to uplift those around them, creating lasting change within their communities. With this ripple effect in motion, BASMAH remains determined to brighten as many lives as possible.

Bringing change is never easy, but with Allah’s blessings and your support, we can overcome every challenge. At BASMAH, we act without hesitation when urgent needs arise—because lives depend on it. Be the change today; stand with BASMAH to empower those in need against all odds.

Who are we?

BASMAH is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization based in the USA. Our mission is dedicated to providing aid and development assistance to distressed Rohingya refugees and other disadvantaged individuals in Bangladesh and worldwide. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 82-1670588.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435- 7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Recognition:

Bangladesh American Society of Muslim Aid for Humanity Inc (BASMAH)  is officially registered with the Bangladesh government as a foreign NGO, registration no: 3325. BASMAH has also received the Special Consultative Status from the United Nations ECOSOC. In 2025 BASMAH won the 2025 Top-Rated Non-Profit Award from Great Nonprofits!

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