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Zillul Karim (born 4 January 1987) is the co-founder of several initiatives aimed at improving educational and parenting resources in Bangladesh.[1][2]

Biography

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Karim worked in the corporate sector for years[3] before he co-founded Light of Hope,[4] a project providing educational tools to children. According to the organization, it has reached over 30,000 children with innovative learning tools.[1] He is also the founder of ToguMogu, a parenting application that, as of 2024, has "over 200,000 users".[1] Through ToguMogu and Light of Hope, he has worked with organizations like Grameen Danone Food to promote healthy eating habits among parents and children.[5][6][7] Additionally, his organisation partnered with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to promote sexual and reproductive health awareness.[8][9][10]

In 2018, Light of Hope partnered with MetLife Foundation and Sesame Workshop Bangladesh for the Sisimpur project “Dream, Save, Do: Financial Empowerment for Families.” This initiative, featuring engaging content with Sisimpur characters, emphasized financial literacy for families and included a co-hosted “Environment Day Celebration for Children-2018” with interactive activities for kids.[11]

“In 2019, Light of Hope was recognized for its partnership with Save the Children, helping to broadcast the Bangladeshi version of Sesame Street, Sisimpur, through solar-powered schools in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar. The initiative, supported by Save the Children and highlighted in USAID's private sector assessment report, significantly boosted educational outreach in the region over three years.”[12]

Recognition and awards

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Karim has been recognized for his work in education and parenting support.[3][13][14]

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, Karim submitted a project under the government's Access to Information initiative and was awarded 1st runner-up.[15] receiving financial support for the project's execution.[16][3]

In 2022, Karim received the Basis National ICT Award for his work on the ToguMogu app.[17][3][18][19] Additionally, ToguMogu was honored with the United Nations Population Fund Innovation award in 2022.[20] Also Joint Innovation Challenge and STITCH for RMG Global Innovation Challenge, organized by BRAC and The Asia Foundation.[21][22][23][24]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Zillul Karim's effort to enrich kids and families with new idea | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh". The Asian Age. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  2. ^ Tania, Fatima Islam (10 May 2024). "Zillul Karim, a pioneer to building better futures with new ideas". The Muslim Times. p. 8.
  3. ^ a b c d "Exclusive Interview of Md Zillul Karim - - observerbd.com". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  4. ^ Chowdhury, Iqbal Sobhan (26 September 2024). "Zillul Karim and Transformative Power of Education". Daily Observer. p. 1.
  5. ^ Karim, Md Reazul (6 April 2023). "Tripartite partnership to address malnutrition of children". Daily Sun. No. Thursday, 6 April 2023. Daily Sun. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  6. ^ Digital, BBF (31 March 2023). "Grameen Danone, ToguMogu & Light of Hope are joining forces to solve malnutrition problem in Bangladesh". bbf.digital/. bbf digital. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Grameen-Danone, ToguMogu & Light of Hope are joining forces to solve malnutrition problem in Bangladesh". www.grameendanone.net. 24 May 2023.
  8. ^ "UNFPA partners with private sector to promote reproductive health". The Business Standard. No. 12 November 2023. The Business Standard. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  9. ^ Kabir, Nurul (14 November 2023). "UNFPA forges private sector partnerships for SRH". New Age. p. 1.
  10. ^ "জিলুল করিম: শিক্ষা ও প্রযুক্তিতে ভবিষ্যৎ প্রজন্মের এক আলোর দিশারি". Campasstimes.press (in Bengali). Campasstimes. 25 September 2024. [Zilul Karim: A Guiding Light for Future Generations in Education and Technology]
  11. ^ "Sisimpur announces new initiative". New Age. 5 July 2018. p. 1.
  12. ^ "Bangladesh Private Sector Assessment" (PDF). USAID. June 2019. p. 61. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  13. ^ Light of Hope (6 January 2016). তোমার হাতে আশার মশাল লাইট অফ হোপ ১৫ অক্টোবর ২০১৫ CHANNEL 24 [Torch of Hope in Your Hands – Light of Hope 15 October 2015 CHANNEL 24]. Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ ToguMogu বাবা-মায়ের জন্য বাংলাদেশের প্রথম শিশু লালন পালনের অ্যাপ | Journey & Operation of ToguMogu [ToguMogu – Bangladesh’s First Childcare App for Parents | Journey & Operation of ToguMogu] (Video) (in Bengali). 28 June 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2024 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ Division, ICT. "1st Runner One stop Parenting App by ToguMogu". www.callfornation.com. Call for Nation, ICT Division. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  16. ^ Bakhtiar, Orobi (30 October 2020). "Togumogu : app for hacking your way to better parenting". The Daily Star. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  17. ^ "ToguMogu parenting app wins BASIS ICT Award-22 - - observerbd.com". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  18. ^ "বেসিস ন্যাশনাল আইসিটি অ্যাওয়ার্ড ২০২২ পেল 'টগুমগু' প্যারেন্টিং অ্যাপ". Channel I (in Bengali). 1 November 2022. pp. 1–2. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  19. ^ "Basis National ICT Award 2022". www.bnia.basis.org.bd. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  20. ^ "ToguMogu, Bangladesh wins UNFPA's Joint Innovation Challeng e". Bangladesh Post. No. 12 August 2022. Bangladesh Post. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  21. ^ "STITCH for RMG: Six win global innovation challenge". The Business Standard. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  22. ^ "Bangladesh wins UNFPA joint innovation challenge". No. 10 August 2022. Dhaka Tribune. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  23. ^ Weight, Eddie (4 August 2022). "UNFPA Announces Winners of Joint Innovation Challenge: ten projects that will change the lives of women and girls". www.unfpa.org. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  24. ^ "STITCH For RMG Global Innovation Challenge announces winners". www.brac.net. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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