Shusto Shongshar Program

"Shusto Shongshar" means Healthy Family - and that's exactly what this initiative is all about.

The Shusto Shongshar Program is Future Kind's flagship community health initiative in Rupdia, Jashore, Bangladesh, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of families through sustainable, community-led solutions.

By partnering with local leaders, organizations, and residents, the program promotes health education, strengthens community capacity, and develops culturally appropriate initiatives that address locally identified health priorities.

Grounded in collaboration and guided by community voices, the Shusto Shongshar Program is committed to creating lasting improvements in health and building healthier, more resilient communities.

Meet the Team

Program Director

Al "Meh" Mehbuba

Born in Rupdia, Jashore, where her family continues to live, Meh brings a deep personal connection to the communities served by the Shusto Shongshar Program. Inspired by her lived experience and public health background, she is passionate about empowering women, improving the health of children and families, and advancing community-led solutions that create healthier, more resilient communities.

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Program Manager

Ismail Hossen

Born and raised in Bahrampur, Bagerpara, Bangladesh, Ismail is an entrepreneur, AI expert, and business leader. He combines innovation with a deep commitment to improving community health. Inspired by the health challenges he witnessed growing up and throughout his travels across Bangladesh, he is passionate about expanding access to health education, strengthening local partnerships, and supporting community-led initiatives that empower families and create lasting impact.

Current Program Phases

Community Health Survey

The Community Health Survey is the first initiative of the Shusto Shongshar Program, designed to better understand the health needs, strengths, and priorities of communities in Rupdia, Jashore, Bangladesh. Through community surveys, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews, the project gathers local perspectives to identify priority health concerns, existing community assets, and opportunities for action. The findings will help inform culturally appropriate, community-led health education and future initiatives that reflect the needs and priorities of the communities they are intended to serve.

Community Findings & Action Planning

The next phase of the Shusto Shongshar Program is to share the community health survey findings with participating communities and local stakeholders. We will work together, FK Bangladesh Team and local stakeholders, to identify the top health-priorty to address first based on the survey findings. This collaborative process will ensure that future initiatives are community-driven, culturally appropriate, and guided by the voices of those they are designed to serve.

Program Design & Implementation

Building on the community's identified priorities, the next phase focuses on designing and implementing a community-led health initiative to address the highest-priority health need. Working alongside local community champions, partners, and community members, the Shusto Shongshar Program will develop a culturally appropriate, evidence-informed intervention that builds on community strengths, promotes sustainable solutions, and improves the health and well-being of families and the broader community.