Jahirul Islam receives TOYP 2026 Award

Muhammad Jahirul Islam, Founder and Chairman of Ignite Global Foundation (IGF), has received the Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) 2026 Award from JCI Bangladesh in recognition of his contributions to volunteering and social work.

Through Ignite Global Foundation, Jahirul has dedicated himself to improving the lives of underprivileged communities across Bangladesh, focusing on inclusive education, youth development, disaster resilience, livelihood support, and access to safe drinking water.

Founded on 2 February 2016, Ignite Global Foundation has reached nearly one million people through its social development initiatives. More than 1,200 students have received free education through Ignite School, with 155 students currently enrolled. The foundation also provides speech and occupational therapy services for children with special needs.

Through its Shabolombi initiative, the foundation has supported 158 families in working toward self-reliance. Its safe drinking water projects have also helped more than 50,000 people access safer drinking water.

Muhammad Jahirul Islam has received numerous national and international awards for his contributions to volunteering, social development, youth leadership, and entrepreneurship. His recognitions include the President Scout Award (2013), UN Best Volunteer Group Award (2019), Student to Startup Award (2019), Diana Award (2020), The Hero Award (2021), JCI Young Entrepreneur Award (2022), and ILA 30 Under 30 (2025), among other honours.