Thrive Bangladesh: Feed children a daily meal

Schools remain closed in Bangladesh and while the government previously announced reopening in November, there are concerns about another wave of the coronavirus. Until schools can welcome students again, teachers have had to find alternative ways to continue their lesson plans.

Currently, the dedicated teachers at Piet Van are working tirelessly to prepare Grade 5 students for their exam which will be held during the first week of November. Like many children in Dhaka, the students of Piet Van do not have computers or access to internet which means online learning is not an option. Therefore, when parents visit the school to pick up their bag of dry food items, they also receive their child's school assignments and return homework assignments from the previous food pick-up. This has proven to be a successful way to ensure students continue their education as well as receive the nutrition they desperately need. During each pick up the parents, many of whom are still unemployed or have reduced salaries, are regularly reminded of the importance of hand washing and mask wearing.

The students often talk to their teachers about the struggles their families are facing which mostly evolve around finances. Ongoing unemployment and reduced salaries have made it impossible for parents to provide enough food or pay rent. With your generous support Thrive has been able to help these families the best way we know how and we will always be grateful.

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https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/feed-a-school-in-the-dhaka-slums-for-100-days/

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, schools across Bangladesh have closed, greatly impacting learning opportunities for millions of children. In addition to learning, schools often act as a source of nutrition and health for poorer families. Consequently, school closures can have devastating effects on social issues such as malnutrition which is already prevalent among school-aged children in Bangladesh.

Throughout the pandemic Thrive has remained committed to ensuring Piet Van students continue to receive food. In addition, knowing that many parents of the students have been without work since restrictions were put in place, we have now shifted our focus on providing meals to family members as well.

Dedicated volunteers safely deliver bags of dry good items containing daal, rice, potatoes, onions, sugar, and spices to Piet Van where one member from each household receives their bag of food items. The children and their families are beyond grateful for Thrive's support, especially now with so many families struggling to put food on the table.

We cannot express enough how thankful we are for your generosity and continued support in our mission to deliver healthy food to hungry children living in the poorest areas of the world. Together we can help create a world where all children Thrive!

The pandemic has affected all of us. But it has hit the poor the hardest. If you would like to make a donation, please click on the link below.

https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/feed-a-school-in-the-dhaka-slums-for-100-days/

Links:

• Thrive's official website