SOHAY is a non-profit and non-political voluntary organization was established in 2002 to improve slum people live and livelihood through ensuring education, skill training, and protection their rights. SOHAY registry as welfare organization on 8th January 2002 with Ministry of Social Welfare then SOHAY became legalized on the 26th August 2004 through the registration with Joint Stock Company and firms and on the 4th March 2007 with the NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of Bangladesh. Then it formally started its journey towards its mission by gradually achieving the objectives of the organization.