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Bullies couldn’t stop her from succeeding

By on October 26, 2011 in Sponsor Impact, Stories, World Poverty

This story comes from David Burton, international communications officer for FH/Bangladesh Ayesha is 14 years old and is part of the Boilor community in Trishal, near Mymensingh in northern Bangladesh. She is in grade 7. In its strategic programs, FH focuses on the whole family, helping families experience transformation and seeing them help themselves to [...]

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Outcast tribe receives first-ever written alphabet and real hope for a future free from oppression

By on May 16, 2011 in Sponsor Impact, Stories, World Poverty

This story comes from David Burton, International Communications Officer for FH. Alomgir is a young man at the forefront of his tribe’s escape from poverty. He is a member of the Koda tribe in western Bangladesh. The Koda people (above) never before had an alphabet for their own language; they suffer from marginalization, living poor lives [...]

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How to get the most bang for your charitable buck

By on March 1, 2011 in Sponsor Impact

Larry Summers, when he was chief economist at the World Bank, wrote: “Investment in girls’ education may well be the highest-return investment available in the developing world.” March 8 is the 100-year anniversary of International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the accomplishments of women and reaffirm our commitment to gender equality. This week, Poverty 180 [...]

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How to Fall in Love with Bangladesh

By on November 4, 2010 in Sponsor Impact

You might be asking yourself, “Why Bangladesh?”  You might be wondering, “Where is Bangladesh? I have never heard of this place!”  You might be thinking, “Why would I go there and what would we do?”  These are great questions and I am so glad you asked! Surrounded by India on all sides, Bangladesh is the size [...]

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