Our History

Our organization was officially founded and registered on March 10, 2008, as an independent nonprofit charity. Inspired by Masumeh Dilaram, the mother of our founder Mali Armand, we are dedicated to social service. In the 1960s, Masumeh was part of the "Ladies Welfare Society" in Dacha, Bangladesh, where a group of about a dozen women organized fundraisers to support the underprivileged (pictured on the right, Masumeh Dilaram highlighted in green). Her lifelong commitment to helping those in need inspired Mali to follow in her footsteps.

The Give the Needy Foundation began by assisting single mothers raising children on their own, aiming to make a lasting impact in their lives. This initiative was inspired by Mali Armand's personal experience. In November 2005, Mali sought to reconnect with Amina, her childhood caretaker from Myanmar, after more than a decade. Amina, a strong-willed woman, had been a significant part of Mali's childhood, walking her to school and protecting her.

Mali eventually lost touch with Amina's family after relocating to America. Over the years, she inquired about their whereabouts, but no one knew. After over a decade, her aunt accidentally met them at their new employers. When Mali visited overseas nearly 15 years later, she reconnected with Amina, who was close to 80 years old, and her daughter Munni, who had faced many hardships. Munni’s husband had a stroke and abandoned the family, leaving Munni to raise her children alone in dire conditions.

With our support, Munni and her children now live in a safe neighborhood. Her two sons are nearing college graduation, and both work part-time. Munni's daughters, who have minimum education, were sent to seamstress school and now takes custom clothing orders, contributing to the family.

Without our intervention, Munni’s family would have likely faced exploitation and continued hardship. The Give the Needy Foundation continue to support them, and their progress is a testament to the power of our commitment.