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…
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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.
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…
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…
Join us at our Summer Fundraising Lunch
The Friends of Street Children Bangladesh are holding their annual Summer Fundraising meal in St. Albans. Join us on in mid July – further details given below: Friends of Street Children Bangladesh Summer Fundraising meal Date: Sunday July 13th 2025, 1-3 pm Venue: Tavah (Central, Western & South Asian cuisine) Address: 187 Hatfield Rd, St…
Online talk with the Directors of Where the Kids Have No Name
To mark the International Day for Street Children last month, we hosted a special online screening of the powerful documentary Where the Kids Have No Name. Following the screening, Director Jamillah van der Hulst and Director of Photography Conrad Alleblas from Jaja Films joined us for an insightful discussion about the making of the film….
LEEDO and our book features at the 15th London Bangla Book Fair
Date and time: 9th & 10th November 2024, 12 – 8pm Location: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel, London E1 1BJ Expect beautiful book stalls, traditional Bangladeshi food & drink, live poetry performances from award winning London-based Bangladeshi poets and traditional Bengali dancing, to lift our spirits & celebrate in style. The Book Fair is platforming…
Upcoming Art & Craft workshop in Plaistow Library, East London
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,…
Concerns about street child safety during the social unrest in Bangladesh
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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