Thursday, March 31, 2011

Dora Requillart Donates to Dhaka Project


Dora Requillart, a Donor from France donated 2,500 (Two Thousands & Five Hundred) AED (Arab Emirates Dirham) for The Dhaka Project. Mr. Werner, pilot of Emirates Airline brought the money and handed over to The Deputy Project Manager Rashedul Islam on 27th March 2011.
The children of The Dhaka Project gave a Great Thank you to Dora Requillart.
The Dhaka Project always welcomes donors like you.
Thank you Dora Requillart.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Table Tennis Donated by Andrea & Christoph Linshalm



A Table Tennis was donated by Andrea and Christoph Linshalm, family of Captain Werner Linshalm (Pilot of Emirates Airlines)on 27th March 2011. Mr. Werner inaugurated the Table Tennis and presented Bats to Sumon & Israfil (Sponsored child of Andrea) and Rubel (Sponsored child of Christoph). The Children of The Dhaka Project were very happy. The Table Tennis was placed on the rooftop. The students will be able to play during the tiffin-break.
The Students of TDP Thanks Andrea and Christoph Linshalm for the donation of a Table Tennis.
The Dhaka Project also Thanks Andrea and Christoph Linshalm

School Bags Donated by Ferre Van Dyck


Ferre Van Dyck, his friends and family donated school bags for the children of The Dhaka Project School. Ferre left Bangladesh for Belgium on 25th March 2011but will be back soon. He will stay in Bangladesh for few years. Ferre Volunteered for a long time for The Dhaka Project and participates in all programs held at TDP. He and his mother are sponsors of two children.
The Students of TDP Thanks Ferre, his friends and family for the School Bags.
The Dhaka Project also Thanks Ferre for his Great Contribution!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Free Medical Camp -2011 at The Dhaka Project




24th March 2011. A Free Medical Camp was held beside TDP office for the parents of the students of The Dhaka Project School (TDPS). Doctors & Dentists treated the patients. Free Entry and free prescribed medicines were provided.
The Medical Camp was organized to provide proper treatment facilities to the parents of the students of TDPS.
10 volunteer students of Grade 6 from The Dhaka Project School,
Dr. Jahid Hossain (TDP),Volunteer Shima (USA)
Volunteer Dentist Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman &
Dr. Marufa, Dr. Md. Amirul Islam (TDP),
Sheuli (Jr. Field Officer),

Ratul (Assistant Manager, IT)
Masuka Faria(Family Counselor) and
Minhas Uddin Shimul volunteered for the Medical Camp.
Mediplus company donated toothpastes for the dental section. The Camp was held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The Dhaka Project is optimistic to hold another Free Medical Camp this year.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Food Distribution Day


23rd March 2011 was the Weekly Food Distribution Day of The Dhaka Project School. Students were lined-up according to their grades as usual. Names were called by Mr. Azad based on the weekly class presence. Every Thursday is a food distribution day but it was given a day before as there is a Free Medical Camp to be held tomorrow. Double quantity of food was given to the students as they didn’t get food bags last week. Portuguese Volunteer Miguel was present too.
Bags containing Rice, Lentil, Potato, Onions, Garlic & Eggs were distributed among the students of KG-1 to Std-9 from 3:30 P.M.
Bag full of weekly diet food recommended by TDP Medical Centre reduces the burden of nutrition among the student’s family. Food distribution day is a happy day for the student’s of The Dhaka Project School.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Apples for Fruit Distribution by 10 years old Girl




21th March 2011, Spring is gone---Summer is peeping through window. Students of The Dhaka Project School (TDPS) are busy in their classes.
It is Monthly Fruit distribution of the school--- at 11:30 A.M. basket full Apples were brought in the class rooms. Mr. Azad distributed the Apples among all the students. Fruit distribution day is always the happiest day of the month.
The fruit distribution was jointly sponsored by Emma, a 10 year old school girl studying in a school at Texas, USA and The Dhaka Project.
Emma is a nephew of Sharmin Haque Mitu, a teacher of The Dhaka Project. Emma donated 56% of the Fruit distribution budget.
The Dhaka Project is continuing the program every month.
A Great Thank you to Emma.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Thank you for Donations



The Dhaka Project always appreciates old and new donors. A Big Thank you to RUI MIGUEL (120 Euro), & MARIA (50 EURO) for the donations to the Dhaka project.
The Dhaka Project always welcomes donors like you to break the cycle of poverty in slums of Dhaka through education and social development.

Feedback from Volunteer Maja Ulbrich


One day in Autumn of 2010 I was reading an article in the Norwegian Newspaper abt the half a million streetchildren in Dhaka. This made a deep impression on me and I decided to go to Dhaka with the intension to be of any help. Consulting internet I read the blogs of volunteers who had been working at the Dhaka project. This encouraged me, inspite of my age of 76, to contact the Dhaka project. As soon as I got a positive answer from Dhaka I booked my flight with the intention to spend 3 months in Bangladesh. The only thing I knew abt Bangladesh was abt the yearly floods and catastrophes.- Upon arrival in Dhaka I was met by Palash Roy who took me to the Dhaka project where a welcome committee consisting of a big crowd of children was waiting holding up a sign with WELCOME MAJA ULBRICH. This realy melted my heart.- In the following days I was shown around to the different projects by Jewel, responsible for the volunteers. I stayed at the Guesthouse belonging to the project which was very convenient also with regard to the neighbourhood of the project.- I was asked where I preferred to stay, and for me there was no question. I choose the Playgroup, children between 3-4 years old. The teacher was Hosneara who had managed to teach these small children the whole English alphabet, they could count in English up to 30 and sing English rhymes/songs. They also had exercises in writing the alphabet and numbers. I was very impressed. The children were eager to learn and very enthusiastic. They were shown videos both for teaching purpose and enjoyment. There was also time for a dancing class so they could get rid of their abundant energy and expressing themselves individually. I enjoyed my time with Hosneara and the children immensely and grew very fond of everybody. I ended up sponsoring 3 children to whom I became very close, they just conquered my heart.
The evenings I spend joining the class with the women, mostly mothers of the children of the Dhaka project, most of them illiterate, but eager to learn English. I was impressed by their serious effort to learn English in order to improve their chances for a better job. I admired them not only for their ability to cope with their living condition, but also for their friendliness and hospitality. I learned a lot from them.
I liked the Dhaka project very much as it includes and takes care of the whole family. Children are selected according to their need and family condition as from one year and follow through the whole school system which is in accordance with the official school. The project comprises 470 children. Food is supplied to the families every week and the bright students are given a chance to study in Dubai.
The project is very well organized by the administration. I also want to mention Hamida who served lovely breakfast and lunch and the tailor teaching his skills and making my kameez.

I whole heartily support this project and certainly will return as I feel I got a family to look after.- A special thanks to Jewel who really is a jewel giving never ending service to the volunteers. I miss you all. With love Maja

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Annual Sports Day at The Dhaka Project






Annual sports day of The Dhaka Project School (TDPS) was held at the play ground of Uttara Kallyan Shamity Field on 16th March 2011. The students were transported from The Dhaka Project School to Uttara Kallyan Shamity Field by two buses.

The Students participated in different events e.i. Frog Jump, Long Jump, 100, 200 & 300 meter race, Skipping, Chocolate race, Thread & Needle race, Sack jump race, Breaking clay pot, balancing a marble on a spoon etc.

After the recitation from The Holly Quran Deputy Project Manager Rashedul Islam and Ms. Parveen Sultana, Principal of TDPS inaugurated the day by hosting the national flag. The national anthem was sung in chorus.

A Wooden Torch (locally known as Moshal) was lit and a student rounded the field…….later it was put on the ground. A colorful display was held by the students wearing Red & Green piece of cloths.

Different events were held simultaneously to match the time management.

Breakfast and lunch were distributed among all.

Dress as you like attracted all specially the little kid Mehdi who dressed as a Boatman (known as Majhi).

Later Mr. Murad Husain, Chief Guest, distributed prizes among the 1st, 2nd and 3rd competitors. Mr. Arifur Rahman Rossie was also present as special guest.

It was a nice sunny day and all the students, teachers and staffs enjoyed with great enthusiasm.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Shuang & Zuzana visits Dhaka Project


Shuang & Zuzana, Emirates Airline Cabin Crew visited The Dhaka Project on 13th March 2011. They brought lots of gift items for the kids. The gifts included Baby food, Stationary items and Toiletries. They were introduced to all the programs of The Dhaka Project. They enjoyed talking with the kids and were very pleased.
The Dhaka Project is always grateful to The Cabin Crews of Emirates Airline.
Thanks to Shuang & Zuzana.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Thursday - Food Distribution Day


10th March 2011 was the Weekly Food Distribution Day of The Dhaka Project School. Students were lined-up according to their grades as usual. Names were called by Mr. Azad based on the weekly class presence. Every Thursday is a food distribution day. Double quantity of food was given to the students as they didn’t get food bags last week. Portuguese Volunteer Miguel was present too.
Bags containing Rice, Lentil, Potato, Onions, Garlic & Eggs were distributed among the students of KG-1 to Std-9 from 3:30 P.M.
Bag full of weekly diet food recommended by TDP Medical Centre reduces the burden of nutrition among the student’s family. Food distribution day is a happy day for the student’s of The Dhaka Project School.

Let's Clean Bangladesh




'Let's Clean Bangladesh' – a regular program of The Dhaka Project was held on 8th March 2011. It is a program to teach the community people to keep the society clean. A Clean environment can provide a healthy community.
40 Students of Class-3 were prepared with hand-gloves, Baskets and shovels to clean-up Gawair School/ TDP School Road, Kazi Bari Road & Gawair Madrasa Road under the supervision of Class teachers.
Students collected scattered garbage such as thrown away waste papers, packets and poly bags. All the garbage were gathered in a place and set on fire.
After the cleansing, TDP-School team requested the community to keep the place clean by using garbage-drums already placed there.