What is the problem?
In 2008, Restless Beings sought to bring a home and rehabilitation centre to the many marginalised children on the streets of Bangladesh.
These children were exposed to:
- sexual trafficking
- organised crime
- drug and substance abuse
- homeless and malnutrition
Our centre in Dhaka provided accommodation, nutrition, education, medical treatment, psychological counselling as well as clothing and life skills to street children seen to be beyond help by other organisations and the government.
What we propose to do?
Now, three years on, we need to expand! We envision a Restless Beings Village, fully equipped to house, educate and look after 100 kids permanently.
With your help we can give them all a home and the childhood they deserve.
The Village will consist of:
- a school building with classrooms and offices
- an accommodation building to house 100 children
- a playground area in the middle of the village complex
- a fishery, where children can breed fish to sell to the local markets
Why should you get involved?
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
This is essentially the premise that Restless Beings works by. Your money doesn't just pay for a one off meal or a one time wash and clean shirt. We work for consistent change, ensuring that every day we can offer these children everything that every child deserves, educating and enjoying their childhood and preparing them for adulthood.
The Restless Beings Village is a project that you will be able to see from the very start and watch grow, along with the children that are involved in the project itself.
Below, shows the projected monthly costs for the centre. It's a big challenge, but one that we hope you will take on with us!
