Draft:Korvi Rakshand

Karvi Rakshand is a Bangladeshi, founder of Jago Foundation. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2023 as an emerging leader for special contributions to education.

Early life and education
Korvi was born on August 19, 1985, in Dhaka. His father, Nurul Akhtar, is a businessman, and his mother, Mafrooda Khan, is a school principal. In 1988, Korvi Rakhsand joined the playgroup at Scholastica School, where he began his schooling. He studied there until the seventh standard before transferring to Mastermind School. Korvi completed a diploma in law, followed by a law degree from the University of London. He established the Jaago Foundation in November 2007.

Formation of JAAGO Foundation
Jago Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Korvi Rakhsand in 2007 to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Bangladesh. The foundation started with just 7 children and a small amount of space, equipped with very basic amenities including a whiteboard and a carpet.

Jago School offers international-quality English-medium instruction in addition to its Bengali-focused curriculum. Art, dancing, theater, debate, sports, music, and photography are among the extracurricular activities offered. Members of the foundation are attempting to instill healthy living and cleanliness values in pupils through initiatives like the "Healthy Living Program" and the "Call for Hygiene Program."

Apart from schooling, the Jago Foundation is actively engaged in social development programs that offer simple access to healthcare and economic empowerment. Vocational training programs offer valuable chances for skill development to local communities, while programs like "Primary Medical Centers" offer free medical examinations and medication to children and their families.

Awards and Recognitions

 * The Mosaic International Award (2010)
 * Most Innovative Development Project (2015)
 * The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Award (2016)
 * Asia 21 Young Leaders (2015)
 * Commonwealth Point of Light (2021)
 * Sheikh Hasina Youth Volunteer Award (2022)
 * Ramon Magsaysay Award; Emergent Leadership category (2023)

Family
Korvi Rakhsand is married to Mifrah Zaheer Rakhsand who is a lawyer by profession. Mifrah founded Sathi Foundation in August 2020 to empower young women and girls by providing clean, safe and locally produced reusable fabric pads.