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Payroll Giving Week (8-14 Feb)

Payroll Giving Week (8-14 Feb)

February 09, 2021

COVID-19 has affected our lives in so many ways and has hit many industries really hard, so as we commence Payroll Giving week, we would also like to think of those who have been furloughed or for those who have lost their jobs during these very challenging and stressful times.

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Hope for a Brighter Future during Covid Times

Hope for a Brighter Future during Covid Times

July 07, 2020

As The Sreepur Village has protective measures in place to welcome new families during the Covid pandemic, we would like to share with you a story of why these mothers are in desperate need of our shelter, food and care.

 

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New Families, New Hope

New Families, New Hope

June 17, 2020

Until Monday, we were unable to admit any new families to The Sreepur Village, but as identified cases of the virus are increasing daily, we are now able to safely admit some impoverished families who are in desperate need of shelter, food and care.  

 

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Nutrition and Hydration Week

Nutrition and Hydration Week

March 20, 2020

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New Year - New Hopes

New Year - New Hopes

January 21, 2020

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Happy New Year - a message from Pat Kerr

Happy New Year - a message from Pat Kerr

January 21, 2020

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World Soil Day

World Soil Day

December 05, 2019

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#GivingTuesday #MyGivingStory

#GivingTuesday #MyGivingStory

December 03, 2019

As part of #UKCharityWeek, we mark today's #GivingTuesday with a #MyGivingStory from one of our loyal supporters. 

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Eradication of Poverty

Eradication of Poverty

November 26, 2019

What is The Sreepur Village doing to help eradicate poverty in Bangladesh?

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Action Against Domestic Violence

Action Against Domestic Violence

November 25, 2019

To help prevent domestic violence, we would like to share with you one of our mothers past experiences of this ever-growing mistreatment and abuse.

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A Story of Celebration and Success

A Story of Celebration and Success

October 21, 2019

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World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week

August 06, 2019

As part of World Breastfeeding Week, The Sreepur Village would like to share with you the importance of breastfeeding for some of the impoverished mothers that are sheltered and cared for in their village in rural Bangladesh.

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World Day Against Trafficking

World Day Against Trafficking

July 30, 2019

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Fishing Month

Fishing Month

July 26, 2019

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Child Safety Week

Child Safety Week

June 03, 2019

As today marks the start of Child Safety Week, read how The Sreepur Village keeps children safe and off of Bangladesh’s most dangerous streets

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World Hunger Day

World Hunger Day

May 28, 2019

Hunger: It’s About Sustainability

As today marks World Hunger Day, The Sreepur Village strongly believes that poverty should not separate children from their mothers and, as the only charity in Bangladesh to keep them together, it focuses heavily on ways to sustain an end to poverty.

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Dina Begum - Ambassador of The Sreepur Village's Nutritional Programme

Dina Begum - Ambassador of The Sreepur Village's Nutritional Programme

March 19, 2019

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Nutrition and Hydration Week 2019

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2019

March 11, 2019

Following a recent storm in Bangladesh, many of the crops that were due to be harvested this month in The Sreepur Village have been destroyed. We are now looking to raise £5000 to cover the cost of these lost crops and appeal to you, during Nutrition Week, to help us raise the necessary funds so that we can not only grow more crops but help to grow minds too - feeding more families to a healthier future.

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   Bangladesh - 47th Anniversary of Victory

   Bangladesh - 47th Anniversary of Victory

December 17, 2018

Yesterday, The Sreepur village celebrated Victory Day (Bijoy Dibos) which begun with the national flag proudly waiving high above the school campus.

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World Kindness Day, 2018

World Kindness Day, 2018

November 13, 2018

“We can change the world by our kindness. Kindness Begins with me.” Anik

 

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International Day of Charity

International Day of Charity

September 11, 2018

Why pick The Sreepur Village as your chosen charity?

September 5 was International Day of Charity, and The Sreepur Village marked the day by asking one of its newest supporters why she supported The Sreepur Village. Sandra has, in the past, supported a number of charities like Breast Cancer, The Red Cross and Children in Need. She told us that, smaller charities like The Sreepur Village often get overseen. Sandra was particularly taken with a story she had read on Facebook which highlighted the importance of swimming lessons for children as the number of deaths from drowning in Bangladesh is staggering and she also told us that she was amazed that we were the only charity in Bangladesh to keep mothers with their children.

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World Breast Feeding Week (Aug 1-7)

World Breast Feeding Week (Aug 1-7)

August 07, 2018

In 2018, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued a new 10 point guidance to further raise awareness on the benefits of early breastfeeding. According to research, breastfeeding babies for the first two years would annually save the lives of more than 8,20,000 children under the age five.

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The Sreepur Village Celebrates Eid Mubarak

The Sreepur Village Celebrates Eid Mubarak

June 18, 2018

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Volunteers Week

Volunteers Week

June 01, 2018

As today marks the start of Volunteers Week, this is not just an opportunity for us to thank all of our volunteers but it is also a chance for us to share with you some of the stories of how our volunteers have got involved and helped The Sreepur Village charity.

Dorothy has supported The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh almost from it' s inception. As a British Airways long haul stewardess she was aware of Pat Kerr’s vision for a new village where mothers and children could live together and babies could not be taken away from their mothers to go into an orphanage, which would leave both parties damaged.

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