A digital copy of the report is available to read online. Early morning on Tuesday 14th July 2026, the Chair of UK-registered charity Friends of Street Children Bangladesh (FSCBD) Mike Sherriff released the findings from his report ‘The Children Behind the Brands’, that includes actual accounts of street children who hand-collect plastic bottles, surviving on…
Director of LEEDO with television presenter Konnie Huq launch the Make a Difference Sports Fund
A coalition of supporters came together at the Hason Raja Centre in Whitechapel in East London on Saturday 11th July to welcome Forhad Hussain, director of LEEDO, on a programmed visit to highlight the cause of street children of Dhaka. The British-Bangladeshi TV presenter and children’s book author Konnie Huq was present to launch the…
Our latest summer newsletter is now available to read
Catch up on our latest news, including the launch of the Make A Difference Sports Fund, a visit to London by LEEDO’s Executive Director, and the release of our new report, The Children Behind the Brands. Plus, find out about our upcoming events, our newest Trustees and how you can get involved.
You’re invited: UK visit from LEEDO, a film screening, and launch of Make a Difference Sports Fund with Konnie Huq
You are invited to a special event on Saturday afternoon 11th July 2026, 2pm-4pm to welcome the Forhad Hossain, the Executive Director of LEEDO our partner organisation working with children surviving on the streets of Dhaka, to the UK. The event will be held at the Hason Raja Community Centre, 117 Vallance Road London E1…
Get your own copy: New report launch at Voluntary Action Islington on 14 July
REPORT LAUNCH The Children Behind The Brands From Aquafina to Zara Plastic Bottle Recycling and the Children They Exploit On Tuesday 14th July, Friends of Street Children Bangladesh and @leedo_rights will launch a new report in the UK Parliament examining the role of children living on the streets of Dhaka in the sale and collection of plastic…
Our annual fundraising lunch in Brick Lane’s Banglatown
You’re invited to our Spring Fundraising Lunch, supporting a shelter for children living on the streets near Dhaka’s central railway station. Meet our new trusteesHear about our plans for 2026Find out about the work of LEEDO at the stations in Dhaka Our Spring Fundraising Meal is being held on: Sunday 3rd May, 1.15pm – 2.45pm Held…
Join us at The Reunion of the Street Child Cricket World Cup
Sunday 15 February 2026, 2pm (GMT) In 2019 8 children who had survived on the streets of Dhaka before being cared for by LEEDO, came to Britain to take part in the Street Child Cricket World Cup. Join the young people, and those who supported the visit, to find out where they are and what they…
Our Winter newsletter is out now
Discover what’s new at LEEDO Peace Home – from the building extension and street school activities to our new patron Hamza Choudhury, plus exciting fundraising initiatives like the Dhaka Sleep Out and the Kheta Auction.
Chance to win at our Kheta Auction
Friends of Street Children Bangladesh are hosting a special auction! By making a minimum donation of £10, you’ll have the chance to win a beautiful hand-stitched bed cover (Kheta), a traditional gamcha, or a unique table centre piece – all crafted in Sylhet, Bangladesh. There’s over 20 prizes to be won. Every auction ticket supports…
Give towards our fundraising Sleep Out at the Dhaka ferry terminal
On Saturday 6th December, our Chairperson Mike Sherriff and LEEDO’s Executive Director Forhad Hossain will spend a night sleeping out at the Dhaka ferry terminal, joined by LEEDO staff and committee members. They’re hoping to raise £1,500 to support LEEDO’s work in 2026 and to shine a light on the children who live and work…
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