12.31.07
Farewell, 2007
Yes, it’s been a crazy year! Between successful projects, some disappointments and recruiting of new members – 2007 has been a busy year for us. Although, considering blog updates, the aforementioned statement doesn’t seem very correct. We’d like to apologise! There were some unforseen errors and online issues that needed to be dealt with, and now, we’re back on our feet, updating the blog.
What We Did for 2007:
1. Field trip to the slum school in Agargaon, run by Afzalunnessa Foundation
2. Recruiting new memebers
3. Buying new clothes for children from Ahsania Mission for Eid-ul-Fitr
4. Working with Acid Survivors’ Foundation (ASF) and creating awareness against acid violence
5. Selling CRP cards
6. Collecting funds for Sidr victims and utilising the money for buying warm clothes and baby food
7. Distributing new sweaters to kids from Afzalunnessa School in Agargaon, in collaboration with Drishtipat
1di would like to thank everyone who year 2007 a success. Without cooperation and understanding, none of this would’ve been achieved.
We look forward to an exciting and active year 2008!
Happy New Year!
12.30.07
Sweater for a Smile
1di collaborated with Drishtipat Canada this December for their “Sweater for a Smile” project. The plan was to combine funds and buy new sweaters for little children. Between a short time string and Eid-ul-Azha, we finally managed to see it through.
On 18th December 2007, Zubair Idris and Aaqib F. Hossain (representing 1di) with Sumaiya Sharmeen (representing Drishtipat Canada) went to a slum school, located in Agargaon. The school was a project run by Afzalunnessa Foundation (one of the many organizations that we’ve worked with in the past) and the authorities were excited to help us out.
This project would not have been possible without Drishtipat’s cooperation. 1di would like to thank Sumaiya Sharmeen and others from Drishtipat. We’re also grateful to Dr. Nizam (Director, Afzalunnessa Foundation), Rasheda Aunty (Principal, Agargaon School), the teachers from the school for their time and help, and the kids – for their wonderful smiles!
