This morning, we travelled to distribute kits at a school run by the non-profit Jaago Foundation started in 2007 by a Bangladeshi, Korvi Rakshand, who was only 25 years of age at that time. It is dedicated to providing quality education and social development opportunities to children and communities.
The children were from the local farming community and the school is located in a very rural setting. We were told that for many they are the first generation in their family to attend school. They had school uniforms and are learning English. We heard many, "How are you? I am fine" and "Thank you". We really enjoyed the opportunity to meet these beautiful children and their teachers in this calm, peaceful setting.
We looked in their classrooms and saw their art work including drawings that depicted scenes from the Guerilla War in 1971 when 3 million died. The 26th of March became their Independence Day and the 16th of December is celebrated as Victory Day every year.
Before we left we watched the children leaving happily carrying their new bedkits to their waiting parents. It was another successful distribution.
Team Bangladesh, 2024
Rotary Club of Dhaka 🇧🇩 and SCAW 🇨🇦