MJMF supports Bangladeshi and Canadian Youth
Mahinur Jahid, who died at the age of 27 in a tragic car accident, is the inspiration behind the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) which was created by his family to cherish the memory of a lost son and brother. In our article we want to introduce the foundation and find out about the work and future plans of its founders.
Who was Mahinur Jahid?
The Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) was founded in February 8, 2012 in memory of Mahinur Jahid, who died in a car accident in January 2012 in the city of Lloydminster of Alberta at the age of only 27.
Mahinur Jahid was considered an inspiration for the people in his environment who showed a big heart for his parents and family. He was deeply connected with the community, engaged with sports and culture, and shined bright through the work as a young trade technician.
Mahinur Jahid†
As per wish of his family his memory shall live on through the efforts of the organization founded by Delwar Jahid to provide young people with education, cultural and sports activities in the context of communality.
About the Foundation
The Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) is a non-political and non-profit organization based right here in Edmonton. The organization strives to support both, Bangladeshi and Canadian youth by providing access to a modern technical education, and by connecting them with the community through cultural and sports activities.
MJMF Cricket Tournament in 2014
»We love to see our young generation on a path of tolerance, global unity, integrity, and a sense of responsibility.«, says Delwar Jahid about the aims of the foundation of his family.
As that MJMF functions as a center for communication, initiator of events, and connector to educational and economical contacts, and the community. Current activities include presentations, seminars, symposiums, sports and multicultural events, and more.
MJMF sponsored soccer match at the BHESA Children Festival in Devon
Publications
UNITE is a magazine published by the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) issued to the Bangladesh community. A first edition was released on June 14, 2014 during the official inauguration event in Edmonton, a cricket match to celebrate team sports in memory of Mahinur Jahid. It is planned to publish the magazine on a yearly basis. The first edition contains information about the organization, a large section about Mahinur Jahid's life, and an article about the seminar Safety and Accident Prevention held by MJMF in Comilla, Bangladesh on April 13, 2012.
Ekushey Youth Awards
Under assistance of the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA), the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) has introduced the Ekushey Youth Awards in 2015. The award is seen as a means of appreciation for people who have stood out with exceptional contributions to or in the youth community, and who set an example by inspiring a young audience with their work.
The Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) is handing out a medal of honor to each awarded contributor on an annual base. The nominees will be announced on International Mother Language Day on February 21st. Considered is the work in the different fields of education, sports, youth activities, literature and community services here in Alberta. The honor may be awarded multiple times and is open to all Albertans.
More Information
If you are interested to learn more about the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation, feel free to visit their website at www.mjmf.org.
