Jobair Mahmud is a dynamic and visionary social change-maker, widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to humanitarian action, inclusive development, and grassroots empowerment in Bangladesh. He is the Founder & Executive Director of HEART (Humanitarian Enhancement Aid for Resilient Transformation) and also serves as the Founder & Coordinator-in-Chief of WAYDO (Women Aid & Youth Development Organization).

With over 8 years of experience in humanitarian and development programs, Jobair has led numerous high-impact initiatives focused on climate resilience, youth leadership, women's empowerment, and the rights of marginalized communities, including Dalits, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, sex workers, and gender-diverse groups.

Under his leadership, both HEART and WAYDO have grown into impactful, youth-led, and legally registered nonprofit organizations that are playing pivotal roles in addressing critical issues such as climate change adaptation, education for dropouts, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), gender justice, and sustainable livelihoods—particularly in the underserved and disaster-prone coastal regions of Bangladesh.

Jobair is a recipient of several prestigious accolades, including the:

• Policy Action Award
  
  

• Green Climate Leadership Award
  
  

• TekSHOI Humanitarian Leadership Award
  
  

In 2023, HEART was selected as a fellow grantee of the Korea SHE Foundation under the Safety & Occupational Health category—further affirming Jobair’s leadership in promoting safety, well-being, and equity for vulnerable populations.

Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, and 17, Jobair continues to lead collaborative, community-centered innovations with a strong belief in youth-led transformation and inclusive governance.

He is widely respected for his strategic vision, inclusive leadership style, and ability to mobilize grassroots action for national and global impact.