THE KHAN FOUNDATION
The Khan Foundation (TKF) is a humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives of underserved communities through health and education initiatives, while also supporting programs in clean water access and community empowerment.
We believe that access to quality healthcare and education is a fundamental human right. Our work focuses on reducing systemic barriers that prevent vulnerable populations from accessing essential services and opportunities. Through strategic partnerships with local organisations, governments, and community leaders, TKF delivers sustainable solutions that empower communities to build healthier and more prosperous futures.
To date, The Khan Foundation has contributed to improving the lives of 49,907 people through various community initiatives across multiple countries.
Our Focus Areas
While TKF supports a range of humanitarian initiatives, our core work centres around two primary pillars:
Health
- Expanding access to primary healthcare services in underserved regions
- Supporting maternal and child healthcare programs
- Delivering preventative health education and medical outreach
- Strengthening community health systems through partnerships with local organisations
Education
- Supporting schools in underserved communities
- Improving access to quality education for disadvantaged children
- Providing educational resources and opportunities for vulnerable groups
- Promoting inclusive education initiatives for marginalised communities
Supporting Initiatives
- Clean water and sanitation programs
- Community empowerment and capacity building
- Youth development and vocational skills training
Global Presence
The Khan Foundation currently operates across Africa, South-East Asia, and South Asia, working with trusted local partners to deliver impactful community programs.
Our current program countries include:
Each country program is designed to address local social challenges through sustainable and community-driven solutions, ensuring long-term development and measurable impact.
TKF Kenya
Project One: Chesirimion Dispensary Upgrade Project
The Chesirimion Dispensary Upgrade Project is a collaborative initiative between The Khan Foundation and So They Can aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services in Tiaty East, Baringo County, Kenya. Located in a remote and under-resourced pastoralist region, the dispensary provides essential healthcare services to vulnerable communities who often have limited access to medical facilities. The project focuses on expanding the facility’s infrastructure and service capacity so that it can better respond to the healthcare needs of the local population.
Key components of the project include:
- Construction of a 10-bed maternity ward to enable safer assisted deliveries
- Establishment of a pharmacy with sufficient medical inventory
- Development of a laboratory facility to support diagnosis and treatment
- Installation of a borehole to provide reliable and safe water access for the facility
- Construction of support infrastructure including kitchen, laundry, and perimeter fencing
- Recruitment of trained healthcare professionals and support staff to strengthen service delivery
The upgraded facility is expected to significantly expand healthcare access and improve maternal and community health outcomes for thousands of residents in the surrounding area.
Project Two: Days for Girls – Menstrual Health Support
In Homa Bay County, many girls lack access to safe and affordable sanitary products, which often leads to school absenteeism and increased vulnerability to exploitation. The Days for Girls initiative supported by The Khan Foundation aims to address these challenges by providing reusable menstrual hygiene kits and essential education on menstrual health.
By improving access to safe hygiene products and knowledge, the initiative helps girls remain in school and protects their health and dignity.
Key components of the initiative include:
- Distribution of 300 reusable menstrual hygiene kits to girls aged 10–19
- Each kit designed to last up to three years, providing a sustainable hygiene solution
- Menstrual health education sessions to improve hygiene awareness and knowledge
- Supporting girls to stay in school and reduce absenteeism during menstruation
TKF Thailand
Project One: Health Clinic Project
The Health Clinic Project is implemented in partnership with the Foundation for Education and Development (FED) to support the healthcare needs of Burmese migrant communities in Khao Lak, Thailand. Many migrant families face barriers to accessing healthcare due to their legal and economic circumstances. This project aims to improve health outcomes by providing basic healthcare services and health education for migrant children attending FED learning centres.
By integrating health services within educational spaces, the project ensures that vulnerable children have access to essential care and health awareness.
Key components of the project include:
- Establishment of free school-based health clinics for migrant children
- Delivery of health education programs within learning centres
- Teacher training to sustain health awareness initiatives
- Access to basic medical services and health consultations
- Annual outreach benefiting over 900 migrant children
Project Two: Café Lab Social Business Project
The Café Lab Project is a social enterprise initiative designed to provide vocational training and employment pathways for marginalised Burmese migrant youth living near the Thailand–Myanmar border. Through hands-on training in hospitality and entrepreneurship, the project equips young people with practical skills while generating income to support the sustainability of the program.
The initiative helps young migrants transition from education into meaningful employment opportunities while strengthening their long-term livelihood prospects.
Key components of the project include:
- Hospitality and entrepreneurship training for senior high school students
- Development of a social business café that supports program sustainability
- Creation of employment pathways for migrant youth
- Supporting migrant communities through skills development and income generation
TKF Cambodia & Philippines
Project One: H2Optimistic – Clean Water Initiative
The H2Optimistic Project is part of The Khan Foundation’s commitment to improving access to safe drinking water in underserved communities. Through partnership with The Water Gift, the initiative addresses the challenge of E. coli-contaminated water in vulnerable communities in Siem Reap, Cambodia and parts of the Philippines.
The project combines safe water solutions with community education and local entrepreneurship, ensuring that communities not only gain access to clean water but also develop sustainable systems to maintain it.
Key components of the initiative include:
- Distribution of water purification solutions to vulnerable households
- Supporting over 200 families with safer drinking water practices
- Training local students and community members in water management and hygiene education
- Promoting SODIS-treated water techniques for safe water consumption
- Encouraging community-based entrepreneurship around safe water solutions
In 2025, The Khan Foundation further strengthened the project by funding equipment to support local production capacity, enabling the initiative to expand access to affordable and sustainable clean water solutions.
TKF Bangladesh
Project One: Project IGNITE
Project IGNITE is an inclusive development initiative designed to empower people with special-need through education, employment opportunities, and mental health support. The project is implemented in partnership with Access Bangladesh Foundation, one of the leading organisations working for persons with disabilities in Bangladesh. By combining education support, professional exposure, and psychosocial assistance, the initiative aims to promote independence, social inclusion, and long-term economic participation.
Key components of the project include:
- Women Entrepreneurship Program supporting women with disabilities to develop small businesses and financial independence
- Student Sponsorship Program providing educational assistance for school students with disabilities
- Graduate Internship Program offering professional experience and career exposure for young graduates with disabilities
- Mental Health Support Program providing psychosocial support through direct and secondary intervention layers
Project Two: Land for Schools Project
The Land for Schools Project addresses a major challenge faced by schools serving underprivileged communities in Bangladesh: the lack of secure land ownership. Without land ownership, schools often face difficulties in maintaining long-term operations and enabling students to sit for national examinations. To address this issue, The Khan Foundation partnered with JAAGO Foundation to secure land for a school in Dinajpur, Northern Bangladesh, ensuring the continuity of education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Through this initiative, TKF aims to strengthen educational infrastructure while expanding access to quality education in underserved regions.
Key outcomes of the project include:
- 2,023 square metres of land secured for a JAAGO Foundation school in Dinajpur
- Ensuring uninterrupted education for 360 students annually
- Enabling students to sit for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations
- Supporting the livelihoods of 22 teachers and school staff from the local community
Project Three: Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project
The Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Project aims to improve menstrual health knowledge and practices among women and adolescent girls living in underserved urban communities in Rayerbazar, Dhaka. Implemented in partnership with JAAGO Foundation, the initiative focuses on addressing social stigma, improving hygiene awareness, and promoting sustainable menstrual health solutions.
The project adopts a community-based approach, where trained women from the local community conduct outreach activities to educate households and distribute reusable sanitary products. This helps improve health outcomes while empowering women with knowledge and resources.
The initiative also promotes awareness of Menstrual Health Management (MHM) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) within the community.
Key project activities include:
- Door-to-door awareness campaigns conducted by trained local women
- Distribution of reusable sanitary napkin samples to promote sustainable menstrual hygiene practices
- Community education sessions on Menstrual Health Management (MHM)
- Awareness programs addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
- Efforts to reduce stigma and improve menstrual health knowledge among women and adolescent girls
TKF Malawi
- The Khan Foundation has recently begun establishing its presence in Malawi, where we are currently undertaking legal registration and compliance processes required to formally launch operations.
- Programmatic initiatives in health and education are currently under development, and further updates will be announced as TKF expands its work in the country.