Food and basic needs for the poor

Poverty in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's economy is growing but so too is inequality. Half of the 10 most poverty-stricken districts belong to northern Rangpur division and they are Kurigram, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Gaibandha, and Lalmonirhat. The people of these communities where we deliver food are very poor. They are not starving but have very little resource and many are malnourished. Many of the people work very hard, but still 1 in 5 people live below the poverty line and the average wage is less than $5 a day. In rural areas the situation can be even worse.

Why this appeal

Families in rural areas rely on agriculture for income however due to lack of infrastructure and vulnerability to changing weather patterns, they struggle to provide for themselves. Their struggle is enhanced by inferior living conditions in which poor sanitation and hygiene means most of a family's income is spent on health care. As a result many children are left orphaned or abandoned by families unable to provide the care they need. Many children show signs of malnutrition; weight loss, poor growth, increased susceptibility to illness and poor concentration.

It is also stated in a study that there is a correlation between food and students' performance. Receiving enough food to eat in school during lunch period results in increased success and achievements in education. As we all know, it's a common saying that 'thinking makes you hungry'. Thus, we are also aiming to help these needy children succeed by providing food for them in school.

Impact of this project

By providing basic staple food and other resources we are able to help bring a little relief to these facilities and families. A suitable educational facility will help these children develop and open the doors to more opportunity. Job creation will benefit the local community and encourage all to get involved. We have begun to see the benefits of this work to improve nutrition with concentration levels improving greatly and the frequency of sickness amongst the children reducing. We believe that we can help make a small difference one day at a time.

What does the food parcel contain

Each food parcel generally contains rice, flour, oil, lentils, pulses, spices, power milk, sugar, vegetables, soap and sanitation products. In addition, we make sure that, all the produce is sourced locally with a focus on nutritional benefit and longevity. Not only will you be helping vulnerable families, but your support will also help local economies prosper.

  

Who we are

Wide Angle Foundation is committed to provide humanitarian operations by integrating resources for the people in need, who are facing hungry, poverty and distress. We strive to provide emergency relief efforts in disasters, and effective programs in places of suffering.

In countries like Bangladesh where both parents are often required to work in order to make ends meet, the loss of one parent (especially the father) can plunge any remaining children into severe hardship as well as significantly increase the risk of them being drawn in to child labour, sexual exploitation, or worse. We want to assist as many vulnerable orphans and children as possible. 

How your donation will be spent

100% of raised fund will go to cause. 90% donations will go for buying basic staple food and other resources and rest 10% fund will be allocated for transport and other vital infrastructure to help the community.

How you can help

You can help save lives by providing nutritious meals for just $5 a day for a family or make a regular commitment to give just $150 a month and you can provide food every single day to some of the world’s most desperate people.

You may also share this campaign with your family, friends, and relatives. Request those you know with your own personal appeal to support this worthy cause.

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