Located in the remote and underdeveloped village of Chandpur in Deganga Block of North 24 Parganas district, approximately 40 kilometers south of Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, India, the "Chandpur Nooria Siddiquia Welfare Foundation" was founded in 2005 by the esteemed social and educational reformer LATE HAJI MOHAMMAD SHAFIQUR RAHMAN (Social Activist & Educator).
Our Visionary Founder
LATE HAJI MOHAMMAD SHAFIQUR RAHMAN dedicated his life to the upliftment of underprivileged communities through education and social welfare initiatives. His vision continues to guide our work today.
The foundation was established primarily to promote the overall welfare of the economically backward and minority Muslim communities, as well as Scheduled Castes and Tribes — with a strong focus on education, healthcare, self-reliance, and employment generation. Several conscious and dedicated individuals from the locality extended their support to this noble initiative.
Official Recognition
Since its inception, the organization has received all necessary approvals from both the State and Central Governments, including recognition from the Income Tax Department, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Key Milestones
Following the demise of its visionary founder in 2020, his son, Alhaj Dr. Firoze Uddin Md. Shafi, a respected academician and social worker, has taken charge as the current Secretary and Head of the Foundation. Under his sincere leadership, the foundation continues to play a vital role in driving inclusive development and social upliftment.
Today, the foundation has expanded its welfare activities beyond North 24 Parganas into South 24 Parganas and several other districts across West Bengal. This progress has been made possible due to the dedicated efforts of a group of committed and skilled volunteers.
Our Current Operations
- A residential madrasa for boys
- A residential madrasa for girls
- A modern residential school for boys
- A model educational institution for girls
- Free medical camps in underserved regions
- Winter clothing distribution for poor and orphaned individuals
- Educational scholarships and supplies for underprivileged students
- Food rations for elderly and widowed women
- Iftar kits distribution during Ramadan
- Micro-business support projects for unemployed families
- Installation of tube wells, toilets, and bathrooms in rural areas
- Religious education programs for the elderly
- Primary madrasas (Qur'anic schools) for children in localities
- Distribution of tricycles for physically challenged children and wheelchairs for disabled elderly
Looking ahead, the foundation has ambitious plans to establish a hospital for the local population along with a paramedical college, law and management college, English medium school, nursing college, and an engineering college to broaden access to quality education and healthcare.
Above all, the foundation's current leadership and dedicated team are committed to transforming this organization into a nationally recognized center of excellence for community welfare.
Join Our Mission
In this noble mission, the foundation humbly seeks continued support from generous donors and philanthropic organizations both in India and abroad. Together, we can create lasting change and uplift countless lives.
