Yasha Sobhan has received the Mother Teresa International Peace Award 2026 in recognition of her work to improve the lives of special children and support autism-related initiatives. Yasha Sobhan serves as Vice Chairman of Safwan Bashundhara Global, a director of Bashundhara Group, and chairman of Bashundhara Special Children Foundation.
The award was presented in the “Outstanding Contribution to Autism” category at an event organized by the SAARC Cultural Forum at a hotel in Dhaka on Saturday, August 29. Yasha Sobhan has been actively involved in the foundation’s programs for children with special needs.
Bashundhara Special Children Foundation provides education, care, therapy, skills development, and opportunities aimed at helping special children become more independent. Yasha Sobhan is actively involved in supporting these initiatives.
Her social initiatives also extend to disadvantaged communities. She is associated with organizations working for people affected by thalassemia and supports various welfare initiatives. Interest-free microcredit programs are also being implemented to improve the financial capacity and livelihoods of disadvantaged individuals and families.
The recognition of Yasha Sobhan highlights ongoing efforts for autism support and the education, care, therapy, and skills development of special children. Her wider social initiatives also reflect efforts toward building a more inclusive society.
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