Inception of Moonflower Autism Foundation

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 Moonflower Autism Foundation

(An initiative of a dedicated group of parents of individuals with autism)

 Inception of Moonflower Autism Foundation:

Moonflower Autism Foundation was formed by a group of parents of individuals with autism and professionals on 23 December, 2022.

The founders of Moonflower Autism Foundation also founded Society for the Welfare of Autistic Children (SWAC) and played significant role to make it a successful organization. Mr. Naquib Khan (Vice-chairman of SWAC till November 2022.), Dr. Shiraji Munira Choudhury (Founder Parent Member, former Secretary, principal & consultant SWAC and Executive Member till November 2022).  Syeda Shamima Akter (former Treasure from 2010 to November 2022) are bearing their responsibilities as Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of this new foundation.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 





Besides this Engr Anwar Hossain, former Chairman, SWAC (2001 to 2018) and Sabina Hossain(immediate past  secretary, former Principal and Founder of SWAC) are also  members of this new foundation. All teaching staff and officers of Moonflower Autism Foundation were involved with Society for the Welfare of Autistic Children (SWAC). We have here Senior and most experienced staff who were working for 12 to 22 years and resigned from SWAC in December 2022. 

The aims and objectives of Moonflower Autism Foundation is to provide training and education of individuals with autism and to rehabilitate them in mainstream society.

An Executive Committee constituting only parents of individuals with autism manages the foundation. The students’ fees, personal donations of members, parents, other generous individuals and organizations fund all of the activities of Moonflower Autism Foundation.

The Executive Members and General Members of this Foundation have been playing significant role on autism education and training in this country since 2000.

Moonflower Autism Foundation is a non–profit, non–government, non-political and voluntary organization providing services to individuals with autism and their families in order to improve the quality of their lives.

Foundation operates a well equipped and structured education and training centre called Moonflower School for Autism.

Our vision

Create an inclusive autism friendly society and sustainable environment to ensure the highest quality of life.

Our mission

  • Improve quality of life by providing quality training & education, skill development, and facilitating other necessary services to individuals with autism, their parents, caregivers, teachers and other relevant persons.
  • Implement comprehensive integrated development plan with rehabilitation and residential center embracing scientific research and technology for individuals with autism.
  • Uphold rights of special persons with autism through Advocacy, Policy reforms and Awareness program.

Executive Committee:

1.       Naquib Khan, Chairman

2.       Professor Syeda Monjuara Sultana, Vice Chairman

3.       Dr. Shiraji Munira Choudhury, Secretary

4.       Professor Dr. A. K. M Moniruzzaman, Joint Secretary

5.       Syeda Shamima Akther, Treasure

 

Executive Members:

1.       Mrs. Marzina Yasmin

2.       Mr. Muhammad Imrul Kabir

3.       Mr. Aminul Islam Khan 

4.       Mrs. Hasina Parveen Khan

  

Where to Contact:

Naquib Khan, Chairman

Dr. Shiraji Munira Choudhury, Secretary

Mofijul Islam, Executive Director

 



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