Friends of Street Children Bangladesh are alarmed about the current situation in Bangladesh. There are currently curfews and the internet is closed. Communication with LEEDO in Dhaka is not possible. We know from the time of the COVID curfews that curfews make it especially difficult for children and families surviving on the streets to get…
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Friends of Street Children Bangladesh is a registered UK charity.
We can claim Gift Aid on most donations from UK tax payers- please see the Gift Aid declaration form on the donations page for details. Friends of Street Children Bangladesh will be transferring funds to our charity partner in Bangladesh. All our partnering charities are registered with the Bangladeshi Government and all funds transferred will be with the relevant permission.
Annual fundraising event raises over £400
Our annual summer fundraising event raised over £400 to support the work of LEEDO at the station in Dhaka. Thanks to everyone who joined us and donated. The programme included songs from the children and a discussion about the huge problems they face when staying at the station in Dhaka. We heard from Natsha, Ms…
Our July newsletter is out now
Read about our upcoming events, the new trustee to join the team and the projects we are doing with the street children in Dhaka – click onto the PDF viewer below or the download link.
‘Mighty Afrin’ film screening raises funds for essential street child services
The Friends of Street Children Bangladesh hosted a screening of ‘Mighty Afrin: in the Time of Floods’ at the Hason Raja Centre in East London on Saturday. The film chronicles the life of a young woman facing vulnerabilities and her journey towards stability and enduring friendship. Attendees were captivated by the stunning cinematography, particularly the…
Film screening of Mighty Afrin: in the time of floods – BOOK NOW
Film about street-connected children and climate change Watch the award-winning film Mighty Afrin: in the time of floods directed by Angelos Rallis. The film has featured at International Film Festivals including Dhaka, Vancouver and Ji.hlava Documentary. It is a blend of documentary and fiction starring one of the young people from LEEDO who took part…
Ramadan fundraising appeal
Consider donating this Ramadan to support street children in Bangladesh. Your contribution can help fund projects such as educational outreach, providing meals, accommodation, and transitional support for these vulnerable youths. With your generosity, we can empower them to overcome hardships and enhance their life opportunities. Make your donation today and make a difference in their…
Annual fundraising meal raises £1,100 for vital outreach and education projects on the streets of Dhaka
On Sunday 10th December our friends and supporters beared the British weather to meet for the Friends of Street Children Bangladesh annual fundraising meal, this time held at Monsoon restaurant located in Brick Lane’s Banglatown in the East End of London. Mudassir who helped create the Crowdfunder video for our book last year was in…
Fundraising meal raises £300 for outreach to children living at the Dhaka railway station
Thanks to everyone who supported our fundraising meal on Saturday 2nd July at the Havin Turkish restaurant in St. Albans in Hertfordshire in England. It was great to get together with supporters and catch up on the latest developments at the project. The meal raised £300 making a valuable contribution to our efforts to fundraise…
Local bookshop Shantir Boi stocks The Street is Not a Home
Rob and Iftikar who were supportive of our book project since last year have kindly stocked The Street is Not a Home. You can grab a copy of the book from Shantir Boi Bookshop located off of Brick Lane. Address: 49 Fashion St, London E1 6PX. Shantir Boi is a wonderful bookshop located in Brick…
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