Morad Shaker, a philanthropist and founder of Shaker International Scholarship Programs (SISP), announced the expansion of his poverty-reduction initiative beyond Bangladesh into a broader international framework under the name Shaker Global Poverty Reduction.
Shaker International Scholarship Programs (SISP) is a private nonprofit organization based in Wyoming, United States, founded and funded by Morad Shaker and operating from Honolulu, Hawaii. The organization focuses on financial assistance and educational support for underserved communities, particularly students and vulnerable populations.
The announcement describes a transition from a country-focused initiative to a structured international model designed for phased implementation across multiple regions. The next step was scheduled to begin on April 8, 2026, with selected participants registering through the initial system.
Organizational Background and Development
The initiative originated through Operation Bangladesh, which was developed to identify people in need within Bangladesh and establish structured pathways for support. Early work assessed community-level conditions and helped shape a more structured model intended for long-term scalability.
Operation Bangladesh remains part of the initiative's foundation and historical development while the broader framework transitions into an international structure.
Scope of the Expanded Initiative
The expanded initiative is designed to support individuals and families experiencing economic hardship through structured assistance systems.
- Single mothers facing financial hardship
- Orphaned children without stable support systems
- Elderly individuals without support
- Persons with disabilities
- Students from low-income backgrounds
- Families in underserved or economically challenged communities
Transition to a Global Framework
The expansion reflects a shift from a localized initiative to a broader international approach. The intended model is designed to operate across multiple regions while maintaining consistency in structure and delivery.
Operation Bangladesh continues to be referenced as the origin of the initiative while implementation expands under the broader international framework.
Introduction of a Structured Registry System
As part of the transition, the organization introduced a limited-access registry as a preparatory step before a larger integrated platform. The registry is designed to support controlled onboarding and system development before full deployment.
- Support early-stage system organization
- Facilitate participant identification and verification
- Enable controlled onboarding prior to full platform deployment
- Allow testing and refinement of internal processes
Operational Approach and Implementation Strategy
The initiative is expected to expand through a phased approach aligned with system readiness and operational capacity, with an emphasis on long-term stability and scalability.
- Gradual regional expansion
- Structured onboarding processes
- Development of internal coordination systems
- Alignment with local conditions and community needs
Organizational Continuity
Shaker International Scholarship Programs (SISP) continues to serve as an organizational foundation for the initiative. Its previous work in financial assistance and educational support is intended to support development of the expanded framework.
About Shaker International Scholarship Programs (SISP)
SISP is a private nonprofit organization based in Wyoming, United States, founded and funded by Morad Shaker and operating from Honolulu, Hawaii. It provides financial assistance and educational support to underserved populations and serves as a foundational platform for broader humanitarian initiatives led by Morad Shaker.