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Activity Report: Bangladesh
HFW Bangladesh is running projects in 40 villages in 3 districts. Women, youth, government officers, and other NGOs are all giving strong support. “\1 from Japan will give 15 taka” is the catchphrase among the people of the community. Their projects are also widely covered by newspaper + TV in Bangladesh.
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Scholarship made us study without anxiety.
Ms. HIROKO Kobayashi surrounded by the scholars. |
In Bangladesh, the chances of studying are limited to women than men. HFW’s scholarship system started in October 2003 in order that women should be active in the society and their homes, be able to have income, and live in dignity. This system has been run by the interest from savings there, which is called “Hunger Free HIRO scholarship” named after HIROKO Kobayashi who is a member of HFW and donated one million YEN as a principal of the scholarship fund. This system is intended for families in poverty, such as of single parent or orphans, particularly girls who are over five years old and wish to continue to study despite having difficulties in attending school.
As scholars receive 50 to 100 Taka( around110 to 220 YEN ) per month, according to their ages and conditions without any obligation to pay back, they can pay for textbooks and stationery, entrance examination fees, lunch, and transportation fees as needed. They have been studying hard and gaining confidence. The first 41 students of the scholarship sent messages. （2004.7）
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I had lost my father before my birth, and my mother passed away when I was five years old. It was difficult for me to study since I became orphan. But now, I am assured to continue my study thanks to the scholarship. (*When a scholarship student meets conditions, she is granted the scholarship more than one year.) I use the scholarship to go to a tutor. I will work hard to get better grade. I want to become a teacher in the future. I promise to help other children to continue to study. (Rajani, 14 years old) |
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I have five siblings. My father could not afford to pay for our school fees. I was afraid that I could not continue to go to school. But, now I feel relieved. Thank you for giving me hope. I want to help other people in the future. (Shamsnal, 14 years old) |
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List of development projects: Bangladesh 2004-2007
（Project name／Target group, number）
■ Past Field Reports; Bangladesh （Project name／Target group, number）
- Power of Art in community development／December 2005
- Diary of an intern／9 August, 2005〜23 September 2005
- Field Report by HFW Head Office Staff／January 2004
- Diary of HFW Head Office Staff／August 2003
- Field Report from Intern／6 February 2003〜7 March 2003
- National Youth Cnference of YEH／August 2003
- Baseline Survey／2002
- Children's Education／August 2002〜
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