International entrepreneur and humanitarian founder Morad Shaker has selected Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the U.S. headquarters for his expanding network of nonprofit organizations and global humanitarian initiatives. This decision positions Wyoming at the center of his international work, marking a significant personal transition after nearly three decades in Hawaii and eight months in Asia.
Shaker has established his physical base in Cheyenne, where multiple organizations within his network are headquartered or registered, and from which his U.S. and international activities will be coordinated. "Hawaii will always remain an important part of my life and history. Today, Wyoming is home. We will serve Wyoming, and from Wyoming, we will serve the world," said Shaker.
At the heart of Shaker's work is the Shaker Global Poverty Reduction Ecosystem, which he describes as the largest and most consequential undertaking of his life. Designed as an international framework, the initiative aims to create pathways toward greater long-term financial stability and economic opportunity for qualified participants. Originally piloted in Bangladesh under Operation Bangladesh, the project faced challenges that delayed its broader implementation. However, Shaker expanded the initiative's direction, and it is now moving toward phased activity across 2026 and 2027, with people in an estimated 30 or more countries expected to participate.
"The circumstances changed, but the mission did not. What was intended to begin in one country has evolved into an opportunity for many nations," Shaker stated. Current country activity and allocations can be followed through the Shaker Global Poverty Reduction Ecosystem.
Operation Bangladesh remains the origin and an important part of the initiative's history, contributing to the development of Operation Bangladesh - Phoenix Passage, an emerging international youth movement across more than 30 countries. These initiatives are part of the broader Shaker Global Network, which connects Shaker's U.S. nonprofits and international efforts in poverty reduction, humanitarian service, youth engagement, education, animal protection, integrity, emergency response, and recognition of service.
Shaker's decision to establish his U.S. headquarters in Wyoming includes a direct commitment to his new home state. He has allocated access for 50,000 qualified people in Wyoming to participate in the Global Poverty Reduction Ecosystem, giving the state a defined place within the international initiative. "If Wyoming is going to be our home, I want Wyoming to share meaningfully in what we build," Shaker said. Participation will be subject to eligibility, verification, integrity, legal, and implementation requirements, with further details to be introduced as the ecosystem advances.
Shaker's establishment in Cheyenne comes as years of development across his organizations begin moving toward a new period of international implementation. His intention is to build a lasting institutional presence in Wyoming while continuing to develop initiatives with global reach. For Shaker, the philosophy is simple: Headquartered in Wyoming. Serving Wyoming. Serving the world.
For more information about the Shaker Global Network and its initiatives, visit MoradShaker.com and ShakerGlobalNetwork.org.
