Dhaka Drop-In Centre
The Dhaka Drop-In Centre empowers children and helps to facilitate alternatives to street life and/or child labour.
The Problem
Life for a street child is full of anguish and uncertainty. Many are separated from their families; others are abandoned. There are approximately 450,000 street children living in Dhaka. Root causes for children living on the streets include extreme poverty, the breakdown of the family, parental death or illness, and physical or sexual abuse. Street children are vulnerable to all forms of exploitation and abuse.
The Program
The Dhaka Drop-In Centre is accessible for children who are unable to attend full time school. Located adjacent to the Bangladesh garment industry’s hub, the centre provides a safe and enriching environment where children receive nutritious food, basic education, social and psychological support, recreational activities, healthcare services, bathing facilities, and legal aid if necessary.
“We will continue to work out God’s call on our lives to care for the poor and most vulnerable in our communities. Thank you so much for your support of this ministry.”
Mcdonald Adhikary, Director of International Needs Bangladesh
How Your Gift Helps!
Your gift will provide healthcare to street children who are unable to pay for medical care; nutritious food; psychological support for those struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, anxiety or depression; social support and recreational activities; and education, so the children can learn to read, write, and do simple math.
100% Of Your Donation
will be used to improve the lives of children in Bangladesh, thanks to some generous donors who pay all our overhead.
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The total cost to fund this program for a year is $19,560.
About Us
International Needs Canada is a charitable organization with a global network of 34 partner countries. Our approach to development relies on the empowerment of indigenous leaders to bring about change in their local communities. We focus primarily on the empowerment of vulnerable children through education, health and wellness, character development, and skills training.
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International Needs Canada
Toll-free: 1-888-702-9805
Office: 1-905-389-1118
Email: info@internationalneeds.ca
Address: 230-1119 Fennell Ave E.,
Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8T 1S2
Charity Number: #12994 3072 RR0001