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"The first board meeting was held on January 26, 2025. The present board members were Dr. Rumel Mahmood, Geoff Feldman, Wayne Johnson, and Nazda Alam, the organization's president. Nadia Ahmed, a Florida board member, joined virtually. The physical meeting was held at the foundation’s 5 Warren Place, Weston, MA office.
The NAF Board Meeting in January covered several key topics. Nazda Alam discussed the early days of the semiconductor industry and its challenges. The team planned a trade mission to Bangladesh, focusing on women's empowerment and climate issues, with potential support from Senator Markey and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. They also discussed the need for a clear proposal for grant writing, emphasizing the importance of cultural integration and civic engagement for immigrant communities. The documentary “Rohingya, Atrocity Against Women " was highlighted, with plans to leverage it for fundraising by incorporating a call to action for donations and support for the Nazda Alam Foundation's initiatives. Nadia B. Ahmad highlighted the frustration among Muslims and the need for reassessment at the leadership level. The conversation also touched on the importance of civic engagement and the role of state sovereignty in immigrant lives. Historical parallels were drawn to the anti-Vietnam War and anti-apartheid movements, emphasizing the need for persistence. The meeting concluded with plans for cultural integration and civic engagement initiatives, including potential collaborations with Keith Ellison and the Boston Foundation.”
Come see our award winning documentary at the Weston Public Library on Tuesday, September 17th from 5:00 to 6:30
5 Warren Place, Weston, Massachusetts 02493, United States
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Nazda Alam Foundation
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