About R R Foundation

About RR Foundation

It is quite true that charity begins at home. However, such generosity should not be restricted to one’s house but must go beyond those walls.

It is this spirit of giving and caring with which Mohammad Shamsuddin floated the well-intended Rahim Rahman Foundation, now known as RR Foundation, which is committed to helping the needy and reaching out to families from the poorer strata besides being there to meet the medical and educational compulsions of the deprived sections. This is his way of thanksgiving to the nobleness of his father, who taught him about the inner joy one derives when extending selfless succor to the have-nots. Mohammad Shamsuddin, Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Foundation, is one of seven children born to Mohammad Abdul Rahim, a photo journalist respected across the country and abroad for maintaining utmost professional integrity during his lifetime, and one who pioneered the exciting craft in Andhra Pradesh with his zestful approach and humble spirit.

Mohammed Shamsuddin remains inspired by his father who was always there for the anguished and aggrieved lot, be it a financial problem or any other personal problem, and irrespective of one’s caste, religion and political affiliations.

Being one of the leading Photojournalists of his time, Janab Rahim (March 20, 1938- July 10, 1998) Alas, he left us too early at the age of 59 years, enjoyed a close personal rapport with many influential decision makers of the country. He was close to the Who’s Who of India.

A hallmark of his greatness was that he never used his clout as a stalwart in the profession for achieving any personal gains. In his bid to hone such a charitable trait and pass on the legacy, he constantly exhorted his children to think beyond their well-being and help the hapless lot.

Janab Rahim’s eldest son, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, followed in his father’s footsteps and left a mark of his own in Photo Journalism. He too was generous when it came to helping those in need. Alas, he left us too early at 59 years on March 15, 2012.

After leaving indelible footprints, both in their personal and professional lives, these two great souls left for heavenly abode and the grieving family could not adjust to life in their absence. Call it providence or response to a divine call but it was during those tragic days that Mohammad Shamsuddin and his wife Durdana Arshi, who was inspired by her father-in-law and aspired to render her bit, discussed about a befitting tribute to the great souls, and to perpetuate their memory for future generation to learn and stay inspired.

And thus was founded Rahim Rahman Foundation, or RR Foundation, which today is a prominent Muslim charitable entity that is respected and looked up to by not only the community but also others because help is extended to all sections of the society.

The trustees are all immediate family members of the two pillars, and they are committed to the overall socio-economic development of society by providing education to children from poor and under-privileged sections. The trustees are firm in their belief that education was paramount to make a mark. An equal importance is given to medical care, particularly to those suffering from ailments, but are not able to afford the treatment costs.