Leadership
LLB, MA (Bangla Literature) · Gender & legal specialist
We envision a society where women and youth can realise their full potential and lead with confidence, dignity and purpose. From the very beginning, our mission has been rooted in equality, justice and sustainable development for those who are often left behind.
WAYDO has become a place where women and young people come together to learn, lead and lift their communities. I am proud of our team and volunteers, who work tirelessly in every corner of our working areas.
To our partners, donors and well-wishers: your trust strengthens our resolve. Together we are turning challenges into opportunities.
Hakimun Nesha Bappy is an apprentice lawyer, women's rights worker and literary and humanitarian activist from Cox's Bazar. She has worked on the front line of humanitarian response for more than six years, on gender-based violence prevention, child protection and mental health. In 2025 she was named one of seven finalists for the WIN DRR Rising Star Award, organised by the UNDRR Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
Executive Panel
The Executive Panel is elected in a democratic vote of the General Board and governs WAYDO under its registered constitution.
Management team
Directors lead programmes, finance, safeguarding, health and fundraising and report to the Executive Panel.
General Board members
WAYDO's highest decision-making body. Each member has a vote, and the Board's decisions are binding.
- Hakimun Nesha Bappy
- Samjida Begum
- Asma Mahbuba Pinky
- Fatema Islam Moni
- Rekha Das
- Nargis Fatema
- Maskatun Nesa Wafa
- Priyanka Tanchangya
- Nachima Akter
- Symun Sultana Tanny
- Taslima Akter
- Al Asmaul Hosna Koli
- Fatema Begum
- Rujina Akter
- Kaisar Jahan Naznin
- Resmin Akter
- Yeasmin Akter Baby
- Silvy Akter Ruhi
- Bita Joldas
- Beauty Das
- Shapla Das
- Panchami Bala Das
- Noor Hawa
- Sabina Yasmin
- Kakon Das
- Pushpita Dhar
- Umme Salma
- Jannatul Naim Ripa
- Zobaida Khanam
- Umme Musaiba
- Farhana Jahan Ismita
- Jannatul Kawnain Muna
- Monira Akter
- Halima Jannat Kubra
- Rikhi Das
At WAYDO we believe in the transformative power of compassion, leadership and collective action. Since our founding we have had one simple vision: women and young people as active changemakers in a just, inclusive and resilient society.
We do not just deliver programmes. We nurture hope, amplify voices and build the capacity of communities to lead their own transformation. The people we serve are not just beneficiaries; they are co-creators of change.
My heartfelt thanks go to our partners, supporters and well-wishers who believe in this mission.
Jobair Mahmud is a humanitarian and development professional from Cox's Bazar with more than eight years of experience in humanitarian assistance, climate resilience, youth empowerment, gender equality and inclusive education. He brought together the 35 young women who founded WAYDO in 2022. His work has been recognised with the Policy Action Award, the Green Climate Leadership Award and the TekSHOI Humanitarian Leadership Award.
Governance structure
General Board
WAYDO's highest decision-making body: 35 young women members, each with a vote. The General Board elects the Executive Panel and forms the advisory, management and any special committees. Its decisions are binding.
Executive Panel
Nine members elected by the General Board in a democratic vote: President, Vice-President, Secretary General, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, Organising Secretary, Office Secretary and two Executive Members. It governs under WAYDO's registered constitution and the oversight of the Department of Youth Development.
Management
A Chief Executive and directors for programmes, finance, safeguarding, medical and psychosocial services, and fundraising run day-to-day work and report to the Executive Panel.
Right to information
Our Designated Information Officer under the Right to Information Act, 2009 is Maskatun Nesa Wafa. Requests can be sent to info@waydobd.org.
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