Renowned Visitors

KHAN Foundation has been honored to host distinguished global leaders, Nobel laureates, and changemakers who share our vision for a better Bangladesh

Over the years, KHAN Foundation has welcomed numerous distinguished visitors from around the world. These visits have provided valuable opportunities to showcase our work, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships with global leaders committed to democracy, human rights, and sustainable development.

Kofi Annan
International Diplomacy

Kofi Annan

Former UN Secretary-General
March 2015

Visited KHAN Foundation to discuss democracy strengthening initiatives and met with local government representatives trained through our programs.

Mary Robinson
Human Rights

Mary Robinson

Former President of Ireland & UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
November 2017

Engaged with human rights defenders and legal aid recipients, praising KHAN Foundation's work in protecting vulnerable communities.

Amartya Sen
Economics & Development

Amartya Sen

Nobel Laureate in Economics
January 2019

Delivered a lecture on development economics and visited community development projects in rural Bangladesh.

Helen Clark
Governance

Helen Clark

Former Prime Minister of New Zealand & UNDP Administrator
June 2016

Reviewed governance programs and participated in roundtable discussions on women's political participation.

Ban Ki-moon
International Diplomacy

Ban Ki-moon

Former UN Secretary-General
September 2018

Visited education centers and interacted with scholarship recipients, commending KHAN Foundation's holistic approach to development.

Shirin Ebadi
Human Rights

Shirin Ebadi

Nobel Peace Laureate & Human Rights Lawyer
April 2014

Conducted workshops with women lawyers network and discussed strategies for advancing women's legal rights in Bangladesh.

A Legacy of Global Engagement

KHAN Foundation's work has attracted attention from world leaders across decades

15+
Visits

2024-Present

High-level visits from diplomats and development experts

20+
Visits

2020-2023

Virtual and in-person engagements during and after pandemic

25+
Visits

2015-2019

Peak period of international recognition and visits

18+
Visits

2010-2014

Growing global partnerships and collaborations

30+
Visits

Before 2010

Foundation building years with regional leaders

Interested in Visiting?

We welcome visitors from partner organizations, academic institutions, and development agencies who wish to learn about our work and explore collaboration opportunities.