Our mission
To promote national integration, communal harmony, universal brotherhood and global peace, and to support people in need, irrespective of caste, creed, race or religion.
Our story
Friends of Bengaluru.
Partners in possibility.
We believe that care, guidance and practical support can create lasting change—one person, one family and one community at a time.
How it began
A shared belief.
A collective beginning.
On 10 October 2020, a group of like-minded people came together to support underserved communities. They called their alliance BENFA: Bengaluru Friends Alliance.
On 19 January 2021, BENFA was registered in Bengaluru as a public charitable trust. Our work focuses on education, healthcare and socioeconomic empowerment.
We know that support does not always have to be financial. Guidance, encouragement and a helping hand can make a meaningful difference.
What guides us
Our purpose is people.
Our vision
To improve community wellbeing by establishing BENFA welfare centres in underserved areas and making support more accessible.
Our values
Humanity, honesty, integrity, modesty and transparency guide how we work and how we treat one another.
People behind the purpose
Meet our team.
A shared commitment to making education, healthcare and opportunity more accessible.
Dr. Muzzamil Ahamed S
Director, Education Empowerment
Dr. Haleema Yezdani
Director, Healthcare
Nasreen Sultana
BENFA Manager
Abdul Razzaq Khan
Director, Socio-Economic Support
Shameem Fathima
Director, Women’s Empowerment
Community voices
Stronger through support.
BENFA is an organisation that has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception. I have personally seen the team work diligently on every project they take up. They help students in need with scholarships and provide medical aid. I wish the entire BENFA team all the best.
Umar Ismail KhanBENFA is a dedicated organisation supporting people in need. It also works to educate people by conducting webinars on different topics. These webinars help people from different walks of life and open the door to discussion. Keep up the good work.
Rashida SayyadBENFA Charitable Trust has taken on the commendable task of supporting underserved communities through education, healthcare, women’s empowerment and other initiatives. I am happy to be associated with BENFA Charitable Trust.
Dr. Sajjad PashaCharity is deeply rooted in our history and grounded in the belief that we all exist for a higher purpose. Metro Hospital acknowledges the motivation and passion shown by the BENFA team in making a positive difference in the lives of people in need and helping to create a better world.
Dr. Shaikh Ali“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” I can strongly relate this quote to BENFA. Your team makes our dream work. Your leadership of the BENFA committee is greatly appreciated. Your contributions have made such a difference to the lives of people in our community.
Javeria Tabassum & Syed IkramA little support.
A lasting difference.
Give your time, share your skills, or support a programme. There is a place for you in the BENFA community.