Born from a belief that every life deserves dignity
Prothom Foundation is a public charitable trust rooted in Assam, working at the intersection of education, health, women empowerment, and community resilience.
50,000+
Lives impacted
From a small classroom to a statewide movement
Prothom Foundation was established with a singular conviction: that geography should never determine destiny. Founded in the Hojai district of Assam, the organisation began as a modest effort to keep children in school and women in the workforce — two goals that, in rural India, are far harder than they sound.
Over the years, what started as a local initiative grew into a multi-programme trust touching thousands of lives across Assam. From running scholarship programmes and medical camps to launching a Section 8 microfinance wing, Prothom has stayed true to its founding belief: that lasting change is built from the ground up, one family at a time.
Today, Prothom Foundation operates across education, healthcare, livelihood, disaster relief, and environmental awareness — always guided by the communities it serves.
2012
Year founded
Assam
Primary region
What we stand for
To empower underserved communities in Assam through education, healthcare, livelihood support, and disaster relief — building a future where every person can live with dignity and opportunity.
The principles that guide us
Education first
We believe education is the most powerful tool for breaking cycles of poverty. Every programme we run is designed to keep learners in school and in life.
Community-led
Solutions that last are built with communities, not for them. We listen before we act, and we measure success by what communities say, not just what we count.
Women at the centre
Women's empowerment is not a programme — it is our operating principle. From microfinance to leadership training, women lead the change we seek.
Sustainable impact
We design for the long term. Every intervention is built to outlast our involvement, leaving behind skills, systems, and self-reliance.
Transparency
We hold ourselves accountable to our donors, our beneficiaries, and the public. Our financials and impact reports are published annually.
Urgency with care
Communities in crisis cannot wait. We move fast when it matters — but never at the cost of dignity or quality.
The people behind the mission
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in community development, finance, education, and public health.
Md. Ataur Rahman
Founder & Managing Trustee
A grassroots development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in rural Assam. Ataur founded Prothom with the belief that local leadership is the only sustainable path to change.
Nasrin Begum
Director — Women Empowerment
A former schoolteacher turned community organiser, Nasrin leads Prothom's women-focused programmes including SHG formation, vocational training, and the microfinance wing.
Dr. Partha Sarathi Das
Advisor — Health & Nutrition
A public health physician with experience in rural health delivery across Northeast India. Dr. Das guides Prothom's medical camp and maternal health initiatives.
Ranjit Borah
Head — Education Programmes
An educator and curriculum designer who has worked with government schools and NGOs across Assam. Ranjit oversees scholarship programmes and the PROTHOM Rural School network.
Trusted by communities, recognised by institutions
State NGO Excellence Award
Recognised by the Government of Assam for outstanding contribution to rural development and women empowerment.
NITI Aayog Registered
Listed on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal, affirming our compliance and transparency standards.
80G & 12A Certified
Donations to Prothom Foundation are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Section 8 Microfinance Licence
Authorised to operate a not-for-profit microfinance programme under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Be part of the story
Every donation, every volunteer hour, every partnership moves us closer to a more equitable Assam.