Dear All
I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY REACHED THE SUMMIT YESTERDAY 5:40AM . IT WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE AND I'M GLAD I HAVE TAKEN UP THIS CHALLENGE TO FUNDRAISE FUNDS TOWARDS HELPING CHILDREN AND PARENTS BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
Haven't got with me the the cables of my camera to send you photos of the kilimanjaro trip . As soon I reach Dubai will post them on Facebook.
How was it ?... well the climb to the top of the kilimajaro gets though and at the times you just want to give up but something I learned working among the slums in a country that is resistant to change that has no empathy what so ever for the slum dwellers where is more sabotages and setbacks on your way so much politics where the interests of the child is the least of the priority of those on the top , is that we cannot give up , because then you will not experience achievement . Your dreams will remain just that - dreams and the only way to turn them into reality is if we keep persevering .Climbing a trail that is very steep with a lot of stone scree requires a great physical and mental effort trust me easy done compared with what one was to endure on the daily basics to maximize the potential of the children and their parents .
-George Bernard Shaw said once "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." so there is no stopping me and my volunteers team .
Would like to thank Rob Thomas that was the only one that responded to my 2000 appeal e mails seeking sponsorship , ( I am glad to report that 3 more people came forward willing to sponsor after I reached the summit ), 7 days the only newspaper willing to create awareness and cover the story , to Samar that never doubted I could reach the summit , Avanca the village where I have grown up for the amazing homenage (homage) surprise party few days before the climb that has empowered me to believe I am not alone on my fight over poverty , for my amazing volunteering team that are beyond resilient and been working round clock like Armenio and Cristina to ensure we give voice to those forgotten ones :)
If you wish to sponsor or know of anyone that would like to sponsor
Below are the details
Name ...............: MARIA CONCEICAO PROJECT - ASSOCIACAO
Country.............: PORTUGAL
BANK.................: BPI
ACCOUNT No..: 2-4471622.000.001
NIB....................: 0010 0000 44716220001 75
IBAN..................: PT50 0010 0000 4471 6220 0017 5
BIC....................: BBPIPTPL
Our website untill we create the Maria Conceicao Project is
www.the-catalyst.org
Thank you a gazillion billion
Maria Conceicao
maria_conceicao@yahoo.com
+971504183270
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday - Weekly Food Distribution Day
6th May 2010 was the Weekly Food Distribution Day of The Dhaka Project School. Students were lined-up on the open field according to their grades as usual. Names were called by Mr. Azad based on the weekly class presence.
Bags containing Rice, Lentil, Potato, Onions, Garlic & Eggs were distributed among the students.
It was the first for the new students of KG-1 to receive food bags. The Dhaka Project provides breakfast and lunch for Day Care, Play Group & Nursery Section. The students from KG 1 are provided with breakfast and weekly food bags. Bag full of weekly diet food recommended by TDP Medical Centre reduces the burden of nutrition among the student’s family. Every Thursday is a happy day for the student’s of TDPS.
Bags containing Rice, Lentil, Potato, Onions, Garlic & Eggs were distributed among the students.
It was the first for the new students of KG-1 to receive food bags. The Dhaka Project provides breakfast and lunch for Day Care, Play Group & Nursery Section. The students from KG 1 are provided with breakfast and weekly food bags. Bag full of weekly diet food recommended by TDP Medical Centre reduces the burden of nutrition among the student’s family. Every Thursday is a happy day for the student’s of TDPS.
New books distributed at TDPS
4th April 2010. New books were distributed among the students of The Dhaka Project School.
The books distribution began at 12:30 P.M. by the class teachers.
The students were very happy to receive new books for their new class. The students will be busy in their studies from 5th May.
The books distribution began at 12:30 P.M. by the class teachers.
The students were very happy to receive new books for their new class. The students will be busy in their studies from 5th May.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Robot pens and hair bands Distributed among the students
4th May 2010, Mr. Jewel, Volunteer Manager distributed Robot pens among the boys and hair clips & hair bands among the girls of The Dhaka Project School from Standard 1 to Standard 3 at 10:15 A.M.
Mr. Richard NG, former Emirates Airline staff donated these items as a gift.
The Karate student's of Richard's Karate class also received the gifts too.
Thanks to Mr. Richard NG for the lovely gifts.
Prayer for Project Manager at TDPS
4th April 2010. Project Manager of TDP Mr. Arifur Rahman Rossie has been suffering a week long serious illness.
Later the pathological tests revealed stones in gallbladder.
He was admitted in Square Hospital, a private specialized hospital, for an operation on 3rd April.
He will undergo an operation today.
All the students and teachers of TDP held a prayer at 1:15 P.M. on the rooftop praying to God to heal him as soon as possible. The prayer was led by Mr. Azad. All the staffs of TDP are waiting anxiously for the Project Manager to be cured.
Toiletries Distribution at TDPS
4th May 2010, toiletries were distributed by Mr. Azad among the students of The Dhaka Project School from KG 1 to Standard 8 at 10:00 A.M.
The toiletries included Soap, Shampoo, Lotion, Cream etc.
The Cabin Crews of Emirates Airline brought these items from Dubai through on flight to Dhaka.
The Dhaka Project is always grateful to them and also to all the anonymous donors in Dubai.
Thanks to all donors.
New classes began from 2nd May.
The students of The Dhaka Project School began their new classes from 2nd May 2010.
The happy faces remind us how happy they are to get themselves promoted to a higher class after a year long hard study.
They will get new books from the school.
Students were introduced to their new class teachers.
The Students of Play Group were very happy to find Chair & table.
The happy faces remind us how happy they are to get themselves promoted to a higher class after a year long hard study.
They will get new books from the school.Students were introduced to their new class teachers.
The Students of Play Group were very happy to find Chair & table.Yes the babies have grown up?now they will learn..Alphabets, rhymes, numbers etc.
Canadian Teachers teaching English as a second language.
A Canadian couple visited The Dhaka Project on 2nd May and volunteered themselves to teach English as a second language at The Dhaka Project School. 
Ms. Dayna Gabruch and Mr. Robert Trdupe planned for a two week voluntary work with The Dhaka Project.
Ms. Dayna Gabruch and Mr. Robert Trdupe planned for a two week voluntary work with The Dhaka Project. The couples are professional teachers.
Ms. Dayna Gabruch is teaching the students of Class 2 Section B according to a routine provided by the school.
Ms. Dayna Gabruch is teaching the students of Class 2 Section B according to a routine provided by the school.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Thursday - Weekly Food Distribution Day
29th April 2010 was the Weekly Food Distribution Day of The Dhaka Project School. Students were lined-up out side the office according to their grades as usual. Names were called by Mr. Azad based on the weekly class presence. Due to bad weather the distribution was held in house.
Bags containing Rice, Lentil, Potato, Onions, Garlic & Eggs were distributed among the students by Mr. Azad and a local Volunteer.
Bag full of weekly diet food recommended by TDP Medical Centre reduces the burden of nutrition among the student?s family. Every Thursday is a happy day for the student?s of TDPS.
Bags containing Rice, Lentil, Potato, Onions, Garlic & Eggs were distributed among the students by Mr. Azad and a local Volunteer.
Bag full of weekly diet food recommended by TDP Medical Centre reduces the burden of nutrition among the student?s family. Every Thursday is a happy day for the student?s of TDPS.
Year Final Report Card Day at TDPS
29th April 2010, It was the year final Report Card Day of The Dhaka Project School (TDPS). Parents were also present during the Report Card distribution. Parveen Sultana, Principal of TDPS inaugurate the report card distribution at 10:00 A.M. among the students of the Play Group. These students will be attending new classes from 2nd May at Nursery.
Simultaneously Mahmuda Akter, Vice- Principal of TDPS distributed report cards among the students of the KG 1.
Students of Nursery were very happy with their Report Cards. It's their last day at pre-school. They are eager to go to the senior section to attend the classes of KG 1. All the Report Cards shall be signed by the respective parents and returned to school on 2nd May 2010.
Four students of the Play Group were awarded with gifts for their best performance. The teachers hope that this will increase their inspiration in future.
Students from Nursery to Grade VII were given Report Cards by their respective Class teachers. Students were advised to do even better in the up coming final Examination. Parents were advised to take proper care of the weaker students.
Students from Nursery to Grade VII were given Report Cards by their respective Class teachers. Students were advised to do even better in the up coming final Examination.
Parents were advised to take proper care of the weaker students.
Simultaneously Mahmuda Akter, Vice- Principal of TDPS distributed report cards among the students of the KG 1.Students of Nursery were very happy with their Report Cards. It's their last day at pre-school. They are eager to go to the senior section to attend the classes of KG 1. All the Report Cards shall be signed by the respective parents and returned to school on 2nd May 2010.
Four students of the Play Group were awarded with gifts for their best performance. The teachers hope that this will increase their inspiration in future.Students from Nursery to Grade VII were given Report Cards by their respective Class teachers. Students were advised to do even better in the up coming final Examination. Parents were advised to take proper care of the weaker students.
Students from Nursery to Grade VII were given Report Cards by their respective Class teachers. Students were advised to do even better in the up coming final Examination.Parents were advised to take proper care of the weaker students.
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