The Dhaka project

I have been quiet about it in the last few months. Traveling too much and being busy with my own Life.
I never forgot my promise though.
I still will send a package with things they need and I will still try to make the project more public.

It advanced quite a bit in the last few months.
They have a newsletter now which describes what they did the last months and how developments and projects are going.
They also have a new webpage

I will try to upload and post the last newsletter in here.
I’ve never tried to upload documents, so we will see, if it works

The newsletter

Contact email: childrendhaka [at] yahoo.com

You can make a difference

News update on the Dhaka project

Some 100-150 people will move from the Slums to the school and living area on January 14th.
The school starts in mid January.
The group has now over 850 members.
We have raised around 150,- Dollars so far.
I got a list from Louis today with things that are still urgently needed.

Here’s a short list:

Volunteers
children clothes
asian style adult clothes
flip flops
school bags
stationary
school uniforms
school shoes
sweaters
blankets
bed sheets
vaccinations
Research in how to run things in Dhaka
Make a sponsorship form for the program
Hygienic products (soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)
towels

Make small booklets for:
How to use a phone
Hygienics (mentioned by Maria before)
-brushing teeth
- prevention of germs
etc.

Here’s the list of work in progress

If you see anything on that list that you could tribute, please let me know.
There will be an update soon in regards to a mailing address and handling.
Maybe you even find people in your area and can send a package together with a few people.

Just imagine, if each one of us would only send one small thing, it would already help.

If you have sent Maria an email or one to the email address on the project page and she has not answered yet, that’s because of her crazy work schedule as a stewardess. Please be patient.

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s where it started for me and here’s an update from yesterday

Thank you for your time and effort.
Remember: One person can make a difference!
Nicole and the Dhaka project team

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The Dhaka project - still rolling!

The Dhaka project

Only because it’s new year doesn’t mean, the effort is over.
I’m still thinking of ways to raise the awareness to this, in my eyes awesome project.
We have managed to get over 800 members in the Dhaka group and raised a little bit of money so far.
But I’m sure, a community like flickr is able to do more.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, check my first photo for this project.

Check out Maria’s stream. She has some pictures from the project. Recent and past.

You can already help with an easy support in spreading the word.
You can either post the logo under some comments or like I did, post it as a support in your profile.
(See the how to in my first comment under this picture)

Check out the project page to find maybe some more ways you can help.

Thank you all again and remember: One person can make a difference. Maria already did. So can we.

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