Entrepreneur Brings Global Poverty Plan to 30+ Countries

An international poverty-reduction initiative that began as a single-country pilot is now expanding to more than 30 nations, with its new home base in an unexpected location.

Morad Shaker, an international entrepreneur and humanitarian founder, has established Cheyenne, Wyoming as the U.S. headquarters for his Shaker Global Poverty Reduction Ecosystem. The decision marks a major personal shift after spending nearly three decades in Hawaii and eight months working across Asia.

"Wyoming is home," Shaker said. "We will serve Wyoming, and from Wyoming, we will serve the world."

The poverty-reduction ecosystem represents years of development and aims to create pathways toward financial stability and economic opportunity for participants worldwide. Originally designed to launch in Bangladesh in 2025, the project faced delays but transformed challenges into broader opportunities.

Rather than scaling back, Shaker expanded the vision. The initiative now plans phased implementation across 2026 and 2027, with participants expected across an estimated 30 or more countries.

"The circumstances changed, but the mission did not," Shaker explained. "What was intended to begin in one country has evolved into an opportunity for many nations."

The work extends beyond poverty reduction. Operation Bangladesh Phoenix Passage, an emerging youth movement, aims to engage young people across participating countries around themes of opportunity, leadership, and service to future generations.

The Ripple Effect

Shaker's commitment to his new home state comes with concrete action. He has allocated 50,000 spots for qualified Wyoming residents to participate in the Global Poverty Reduction Ecosystem, giving the state a defined role in the international initiative.

The allocation ensures Wyoming becomes more than just a mailing address. Qualified participants will gain access to the ecosystem as it moves through implementation stages, subject to eligibility and verification requirements.

The broader Shaker Global Network now connects multiple nonprofit organizations and humanitarian initiatives under one framework. Programs span poverty reduction, youth engagement, educational opportunity, animal protection, emergency response, and recognition of community service.

After years of planning and development, these interconnected initiatives are moving from concept toward real-world implementation. A new chapter is beginning with Wyoming at its center and the world in its sights.