Children eat the school lunch of bread and banana
Aid to disaster relief
In January 2003, 700 blankets and 100 winter clothing were distributed to the victims of the cold wave. Since the end of 2002, the damage in Bangladesh was worse than ever, many died by freezing and thousands have been hospitalized. For the last three years HFW has provided this emergency aid, combined with parades calling for awareness on nutritional improvement and anti-drugs. These programs gained a positive response from the public, local government and the mass media. Active local volunteers joined the HFW team in the projects and fundraising. The local staff was invaluable for selecting recipients who were in real need, and thereby ensuring that the limited fund was used efficiently.
Regional Activities in Three Thanas (Counties)
BODA: 250 blankets were distributed in Noya Dhighi village; the parade calling for awareness on nutritional improvement was joined by 2000 people from six villages. /KALIGONJI: 250 blankets were distributed in 10 villages. Drug use among youth is the serious issue in the region. The anti-drug rally which was joined by many young people was very successful. Local officials, NGOs and women’s groups were mobilized in the parade. /BHANGA: 200 blankets and 100 articles of winter clothing were distributed. A rally was also held calling for the purification of arsenic polluted water.
People wear only light clothes and sandals
Message from Bangladesh
Thanks to the blanket provided by Hunger Free World, my baby is saved.
Ms.Swarupjan Begum, 35 years old, Bhanga county
Because of my age, I needed warm clothes to endure the winter. I am grateful for Hunger Free World to provide us with blankets this year.
Mr.Piaru Mistri, 85 years old, Boda county
