Every child is a promise of tomorrow, but all the kids are not born privileged enough to make that promise come true. And challenges are much bigger for those born in the shadows of Bangladesh's brothels. These kids face discrimination, neglect, and a life bereft of basic necessities like food, education, and healthcare.
Established in 2018, Give Bangladesh Foundation is a social organisation that provides a pathway for people to get involved in philanthropy and volunteering. By bringing modern practices from the development industry to the more simplistic philanthropic sector, the foundation strives to ensure that charitable contributions from individuals are creating a positive impact on
Shat Takar Khabar: Ensuring a happy Ramadan
Photo: Courtesy of Jhilimili Maisha Islam Monamee Maisha Islam Monamee
Jhilimili, a social organisation formed by students from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka (DU), aims to support underprivileged children. This Ramadan, they have collaborated with Madchef, a fast food restaurant, and Give Bangladesh, an initiative under Social Work Platform Trust, to arrange iftar packets for those in need.
The ongoing event, Shat Takar Khabar (Food for 60 Taka), has provided iftar to over 11,000 people so far, including slum dwellers, orphans, marginalised children, madrassa students, and workers from different areas of the country. We intend to distribute around 15,000 iftar packets before Eid, shared Asif Mahmud, a volunteer at Jhilimili. The organisation is currently raising funds for the campaign through virtual mediums. The catering and distributions are handled by