Two women smiling and posing with a large Instagram photo frame prop at an event. The background has a green backdrop with repeating yellow and black 'BL' logos. One woman holds a red phone in her right hand, and they are dressed in black tops with yellow and black patterned skirts.

Impact Social

NYC 2023

BacharLorai Global took over New York City on 12th August 2023 for the first Impact Social in New York, bringing together BL’s partners, supporters and patrons from all across the globe for an evening of networking.

Our first impact social was organized in parallel to the 28th session of The Youth Assembly, hosted August 11th to 13th by AFS Intercultural Programs in New York City.

60
Attendees

7
Industry Experts

Photo Album

Four people sitting on a sofa in a cafe, smiling at the camera, with a concrete wall and large windows with plants in the background.

Five men standing in front of a green backdrop with yellow and black "BL" logos, posing for a photo at a professional event.

Three men smiling and standing together in front of a green backdrop with the repeating text 'BL'. They are dressed in semi-formal clothing, with the man in the middle wearing a beige checked blazer and the others in jackets.

Two men smiling and holding a photo frame prop resembling an Instagram post, standing in front of a green backdrop with yellow 'BL' logos, at an event.

The Conversation

This inaugural Impact Social brought together partners, supporters, patrons, and impact-minded individuals from across the globe for an evening centred on one shared question: How can we build stronger global partnerships to unlock Bangladesh’s potential?

The event brought together members of the Bangladeshi diaspora and allies from across sectors and cultures. Through conversations on collaboration, innovation, community empowerment, and social impact, the evening highlighted the power of connecting people, expertise, and resources across borders to create meaningful change.

With BacharLorai, Footsteps Bangladesh, and Bengalis of New York coming together, the event reflected the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in mobilising networks and resources for sustainable development—while showcasing Bangladesh’s potential on the global stage.

Shah Rafayet

Founder & President, Footsteps Bangladesh

Drawing on his leadership in Bangladesh’s social impact sector, Shah Rafayet offered a perspective grounded in community development, partnership, and creating sustainable impact.

Anika Hossain

Editor in Chief, Bengalis of New York

As a leading voice within the Bangladeshi diaspora in New York, Anika Hossain highlighted the importance of community, connection, and creating platforms that bring people together around shared purpose.

Aaraf Ahmed

Co-Founder & Director of Partnerships, BacharLorai

Aaraf Ahmed brought a partnership-focused perspective to the event, reflecting BacharLorai’s role in connecting organisations, communities, and individuals to strengthen social impact.

Dr. Rubin Harvey

Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Harvey brought a medical and academic perspective to the evening, contributing to conversations around social impact and the potential for cross-sector collaboration to create meaningful change.

Farhim Zaman

Co-Founder & Director of Operations, BacharLorai

Farhim Zaman represented the operational side of BacharLorai’s work, highlighting the importance of turning ideas, networks, and partnerships into effective action.

Anil Wasif

Co-Founder & Director of Strategy, BacharLorai

Anil Wasif contributed a strategic perspective on building initiatives that can translate shared commitment into sustainable and meaningful impact.

Tahmid Khan

Co-Founder & Director of Communications, BacharLorai

Tahmid Khan brought a communications perspective to the event, emphasising the role of storytelling and connection in building awareness and mobilising communities around social impact.

Connected impact-minded individuals within the Bangladeshi diaspora and beyond demonstrated the potential of diaspora networks to bring together knowledge, expertise, and relationships around Bangladesh’s future.
Creating a space to highlight Bangladesh’s potential on the global stage demonstrated how international networks and diaspora communities can amplify ideas, encourage innovation, and empower people to contribute to the country’s development.
Bringing together BacharLorai, Footsteps Bangladesh, Bengalis of New York, and impact-minded individuals created a platform for organisations and communities across borders to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collective action.