Art & Craft workshop at Plaistow Library

Date: Saturday 16th November 2024

Time: 10am – 1.15pm

Place: Plaistow Library, North Street, London E13 9HL

Hear the story of Fatima, a child living on the streets of Bangladesh. Through a live link to Dhaka, you’ll have the chance to connect with street-connected children, and Mike Sherriff, the author of the collaborative book The Street Is Not a Home.

This workshop draws inspiration from the powerful memories of children who, like Fatima, navigate life on the streets of Dhaka, overcoming immense challenges. Plus, get a free copy of the book!

The workshop is led by local artist and illustrator Saif Osmani, and Natasha Sharmin, Ms Kent 2023/24. Mike, Natasha and Saif are trustees of the UK charity, Friends of Street Children Bangladesh that supports LEEDO Peace Home in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Places for the workshop: free, and limited. Visit the Newham Festival of Stories website: https://www.newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/the-street-is-not-a-home

Getting to Plaistow Library: For Plaistow Station travel on the District/ Hammersmith & City lines. 5 minute walk to the library from Plaistow Station. Served by buses from Stratford train and tube station. 

To find out more about the UK charity Friends of Street Children Bangladesh, visit: www.streetchildrenbd.uk