SCAF

Surma Community Advancement Forum

Safe Migration & Migrant Rights Awareness

Ensuring safe pathways and fundamental protections for our community through dedicated advocacy and education in Sylhet.

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Programme Type

Promoting awareness, safety, and informed decision-making

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Date

January 2026

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Location

Shahjalal Upashahar, Main road, sylhet Bangladesh

About SCAF

Who We Are

Surma Community Advancement Forum (SCAF) is a community-based voluntary initiative working at the grassroots level in Sylhet and surrounding regions of Bangladesh. The forum focuses on community wellbeing, rights awareness, and inclusive social participation.

SCAF engages with local youth, community members, and volunteers to promote awareness on safe migration, human rights, social responsibility, and community development. Through dialogue-based sessions, small initiatives, and community engagement, the forum supports informed decision-making and positive social change.

Community Engagement

Our Key Programs

We work across multiple sectors to ensure holistic community development.

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Community Development & Social Wellbeing Engaging youth, women, and local communities to promote social cohesion, participation, and empowerment.
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Human Rights & Legal Awareness Raising awareness on basic human rights, gender equality, and legal literacy to build informed communities.
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Migration Awareness & Safe Mobility Providing guidance and awareness on safe migration, migrant rights, and experiences of returnee migrants.
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Education & Skills Development Organizing life skills, leadership, and basic digital literacy sessions for youth and community volunteers.
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Health & Social Wellbeing Awareness campaigns on hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and general wellbeing for local communities.
Education
Health
Migration
Development
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500+ People Reached

Empowered with knowledge on migration rights across Sylhet region.

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10+ Sessions Held

Interactive community workshops conducted annually.

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50+ Active Volunteers

Dedicated members working at the grassroots level.

Our Leadership

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals and community leaders working together to promote safe migration, human rights, and social wellbeing across Sylhet.

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Md Kamrul Islam

Director

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Abu Jahid Mahim

Project Coordinator

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Emad uddin Emon

HR

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Ela Yeasmin

Community Outreach Officer

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Rahim Ahmed

Field Officers

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Community Voices

What Our Community Says

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"Before the SCAF session, I didn't know anything about legal migration paperwork. Now I feel confident and informed about my brother's journey abroad."

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Abdul Kareem

Community Member
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"SCAF's focus on women's participation in these sessions is remarkable. They made sure our voices were heard and our questions were answered specifically."

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Fatima Begum

Local Educator
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"The information regarding migrant rights is vital for our youth. SCAF is doing an incredible job preventing exploitation in our villages."

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Rashid Ahmed

Village Head