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Iʼve raised £1,000 to help 30 children in an Orphanage
- Noakhali, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
- Funded on Saturday, 1st July 2017
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Recently I went back home to my homeland of Bangladesh to visit my Grandfather. Having spent much time with my Grandfather when I was younger - I was overjoyed to see him once again. Now that I'm all grown up I was truly able to enjoy his company and that too of the rest of the family in the village.
During my stay, my Grandfather took me to this rundown old building within the small rural village. This building was being used as an orphanage, for 30 children who no longer have any parents or family to look after them. The village has done a lot for these children so far and I know they'll continue to do so Insha Allah (God Willing). However, the moment I met these children and learned of their stories, I had a desire to help and do something for them.
At this current moment, these children are being taught by one of the local Imams who has taught them to read & write and encouraged them in memorising the Qur'an. But I know this is not enough. I want to help these children with more books and resources like pens and pencils. Give them a real chance to make a life for themselves.
So I ask you all, if you can give me a helping hand by raising funds for these children and spreading the word about this cause. With the funds raised, I will ensure the funds are sent to the orphanage directly.
At this stage, I am looking to raise £1,000 to help finance some much needed maintenance in the building and ensure these children have a safe environment, food, clothes and clean sanitation.
After I get through this initial stage, I want to be able to start making a real difference in their lives by providing them educational books and resources.
Akhra
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- 7 years ago
Akhra Amin
7 years agoAsalaamualikum (peace be to u all!) JazaKaAllah - Thank you all to those who have donated, as I always tell my siblings, it's not how much u donate but the fact that u do even if it is a little is what counts. We have hit 64% of the target and sending this post for a another big push of shares and donations. 17 shares 424 views 28 donations Just want to share a clip of the orphanage to you, this is the room they study in, eat and sleep. They have plans to extend the building but I will push that next time. May God bless you 😀
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- 7 years ago
Akhra Amin
7 years agoAsalaamualikum (Peace be upon you). Just wanted to update this with one of the children reciting the Quran. The orphans will learn the Holy book Quran and possibly work as a Mosque Imaam (Leader). In the poverty stricken village, this is a safe sustainable way out for these orphans.
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Anonymous
Jun 25, 2017
Total completed.
£20.00
Muhammad Ambia
Jun 25, 2017
£10.00
Anonymous
Jun 24, 2017
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Omar Mahmood
Jun 24, 2017
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Javeer
Jun 24, 2017
Insha'Allah you reach your goal by Eid.
£30.00
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Jun 24, 2017
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Jun 23, 2017
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Akhra Amin
Noakhali, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
Asalaamualikum (May Peace be upon you) So I went to Bangladesh for 2 weeks to see family, as the last time I visited was 8 years ago! When I went to visit my Grandfather, he showed me the local Orphanage. I knew I had to try and help those children so i created this page!