Are you our new Fundraising Officer?

Looking for a dynamic role in charity fundraising? Join us.

Good design improves lives. We need your help to build a fairer world. We’re looking for an individual who is proactive, highly organised and an excellent communicator, and who is motivated to develop their skills in fundraising.

ROLE OVERVIEW

You’ll be helping AzuKo connect with current and potential donors to raise vital funds and ensure we continue supporting those in need. The role involves conducting research, bid writing, building relationships and growing our network.

It’s an opportunity to develop your skills in fundraising at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.

Read the full role description here →

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the application form (click button below) with your details and supporting statement, and attach your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview(s).

• Application deadline: 23rd January 2026

• Interviews: w/c 26th January

• Start: February

Homemakers – Building safety and stability

Across Bangladesh, women hold families together through daily acts of care, resourcefulness and quiet determination. They are the ones who repair leaking roofs, manage uneven incomes, stretch meals, soothe anxieties and keep homes functioning through storms, floods and uncertainty. AzuKo’s idea of the Homemaker recognises this labour as a form of leadership. It reflects the strength of women who create safety for others long before they feel safe themselves.

Three women, Nondo, Gayitri, and Ratna, shared how this plays out in their own homes and communities.

Nondo: Creating stability one decision at a time

Nondo manages a household of six, supported by her husband whose income rises and falls with agricultural seasons. Before joining her women’s savings group, the family had no safety net to rely on. Emergencies meant borrowing at high interest, and home repairs were often delayed because money was simply not available.

AzuKo helped establish the savings group she joined, and it has become a lifeline. As the group’s cashier, Nondo learned how to save securely, keep records and manage small loans for the women around her. It gives her confidence and a trusted role in her community.

A small loan from the group helped her repair the family kitchen when the roof and posts failed. It was a simple repair but one that brought immediate relief. With each improvement, she feels more in control of the home she works so hard to maintain.

Her hope is clear. “I want my children to have a better life than I did.”

“Now the money is in our hands, and we can help each other. People trust me. They come to me for advice, and they listen to my voice.”

— Nondo

Gayitri: Rebuilding for tomorrow

Floods mark the rhythm of life in Gayitri’s community. In 2017, a major flood destroyed her home completely. The family rebuilt with whatever materials they could afford, but the house remained fragile. Every storm brought fear that the structure might fail again.

When AzuKo delivered construction workshops for women in her area, everything changed. Gayitri learned how to strengthen a home through crossbracing, improved joints, treated bamboo and small, manageable steps. Her new room is a place where neighbours come to hear what she has learned. As Chair of her savings group, she shares knowledge widely so other women can improve their homes too.

“The training taught me how to build for the future. I repaired the house myself. One room is strong now. I will strengthen the rest little by little.”

— Gayitri

Her aim is simple. “Every family should have a house that can survive the storms.”

Ratna: Leading by example

Ratna is a long standing member of her local savings group, and someone who speaks up for safer housing in her community. Years of living with a leaking roof and an unstable floor pushed her to take part in Build for safety training. She wanted to understand how small changes could make her home more stable and secure.

She told us that joining the savings group was a turning point. It gave her the confidence to plan improvements and to support other women who were facing the same housing challenges.

“I learned that we can make our houses stronger when we work together. When one woman learns something, all of us learn.”

— Ratna

Ratna now plays an active role in helping neighbours identify dangers in their homes and encouraging them to save towards essential repairs. Her determination shows how practical knowledge and collective effort can reduce risk for entire streets, not just individual households.

Why their stories matter

These women show what it takes to create safety in places where the climate is unpredictable and resources are limited. They are raising children, supporting neighbours and improving their homes piece by piece. Their stories embody what it means to be a Homemaker, shaping spaces that protect families today and give hope for tomorrow.

Donate to AzuKo today → Your gift will help more women like Nondo, Gayitri and Ratna strengthen their homes, and build resilient communities.

Will you bake to build?

It’s time to preheat the oven, flour your rolling pin, and host a festive bake sale for AzuKo! Take part in our Bake to Build event with friends, at your office, school or in your community. All funds raised will support our ‘Pathways to home improvement’ programme, which helps women to build climate-resilient homes in rural Bangladesh.

AND… if you host your bake sale before 9th December, you can donate your funds via our Big Give campaign so your donation will be DOUBLED. How amazing is that!? One donation, twice the impact!

For more information, and to download a free bake sale pack, visit our event page: