The Children’s Hope Journal
Rehana Begum - Sustainable Livelihood Project
When her husband came down with a sudden illness, Rehana reached out to Children’s Hope to help her kick-start her own business and care for her family.
Saiful Islam had been successfully running his savory food business from home until his house burnt down
Struck by a sudden tragedy, Saiful’s family home and profitable business were gone overnight. Not knowing what to do next, Saiful found Children’s Hope and saw a light at the end of the tunnel.
Amena Begun was a day labourer working long hours in an embroidery factory.
Amena worked long hours as a day labourer and had little time to spend with her children. But, a no-strings-attached sustainable grant from Children’s Hope was just what she needed to take her work-life into her own hands.
Today, Hasem manages to support his family through a new business, which doesn’t now pose a risk to his own health.
Hasem had long been the sole provider for his family. But as old age and ill health set in, Hasem had to find a radically new way of earning money and he Sustainable Livelihood Scheme was just what he needed.
My name is Amena and Respite care has changed all our lives
Looking after her disabled son and ill husband was taking a toll on Amena. Discovering the Children’s Hope Respite Centre helped to take some of the weight off.
"Today I am free of Cancer" - Joynab Bibi
When Joynab was diagnosed with cervical cancer she was unable to afford the vital treatment she needed. The Children’s Hope Scheme for Life-Threatening Cases was a life-line for her family when they needed it most.
Rehana Parvin
Rehana’s parents were unable to afford her school fees, despite how passionate of a student she was. Read on to hear her statement on her time as a Children’s Hope Sponsored Student.
Habibur Rahman, diagnosed at age 12, with rheumatic fever
Habibur suffered from rheumatic fever as a child but was unable to access adequate medical care. After becoming a sponsored student, he was finally able to access the medical care he desperately needed.
I leave Sanjita in respite care when I am at work, meaning I worry less.
Being a care giver is a full-time job, but as a single mother, Sanjita’s mum had to juggle care giving and a full-time job on her own. The Children’s Hope Respite Centre was there to lend them a helping hand.