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Janette Porter - Appointed Chair of Trustees June 2023
My name is Janette Porter and I am the daughter of Ruby Porter MBE, a long standing supporter and former trustee of Sreepur Village who continues to inspire me with her unrelenting passion for Sreepur village. I have been a trustee for eight years the two year's previous to that I was an advisor to the board of trustees.
Sheli: Fireworks in the Darkness
A young mother was in tears as she signed a document that stated, "From this day forward, the organisation will assume all responsibilities for my three-month-old daughter. Due to my financial incapacity to provide for her, I am relinquishing my rights as a mother or guardian."
An Afternoon of Chari-TEA
"The charity obviously has a huge positive impact on the women and children it supports and probably the wider community.
healthcare, education and training are all key to building a functioning and stable society. It must be so rewarding for you all when you see a child develop into a young, educated woman, who can help provide for their families all because of the hard work and dedication of the Sreepur Village team and their donors."
Sreepur's Big Give Christmas Challenge - Supporting Families during a Climate Crisis in Bangladesh
North Eastern Bangladeshi residents build their houses at that height to prevent floods from washing away their homes. Nevertheless, this year floods in Sunamgonj district in Sylhet division wiped out lots of houses as well as many lives!
A Story of Success at Sreepur
This #CharityTuesday we would like to share a story of success and a great example of how Sreepur Village, Bangladesh continues to help transform lives with hope, education, independence and dignity.
Ayesha - my story of hope in the face of adversity
“My man used to beat me with whatever he could find around him. One day he broke my hand and acted like nothing had happened. My mother in law said that I don’t need any medical attention as I was not bleeding. But it hurt! It hurt really badly! And this made no difference to my husband.” Ayesha said while pointing to her left wrist.
Mental Health Matters - Shumi's Story of Hope
Shumi is a single mother of one daughter and two sons. Her husband is a driver but he is addicted to drugs. Due to excessive drug taking, his lifestyle is out of control. Shumi's husband would frequently beat her. In his eyes, his wife could not cook so in return she had to bear more punishment.
Payroll Giving Week (8-14 Feb)
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.
Hope for a Brighter Future during Covid Times
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.
New Families, New Hope
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.
Supporting Sreepur by Andy Bennett
As Small Charities and Volunteers’ Week both fall in June, one of our long-standing supporters, Andy Bennett, has kindly offered to share with us her experiences with The Sreepur Village charity from the initial concept in the 1980’s to the current village today, which helps keep together 150 impoverished mothers and their 300 children, empowering families with hope for a brighter future:
Health and Safety Day in Lockdown
Today is World Day for Health and Safety and given the current world crisis we are all experiencing, the health and safety of our mothers, their children and those that dedicate their lives to helping the vulnerable, needs protecting now more than ever.
International Women's Day
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, here is an empowering story of one woman’s journey to equality and independence.
#GivingTuesday #MyGivingStory
As part of #UKCharityWeek, we mark today's #GivingTuesday with a #MyGivingStory from one of our loyal supporters.
Eradication of Poverty
What is The Sreepur Village doing to help eradicate poverty in Bangladesh?
Action Against Domestic Violence
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.
Daulatdia Bangladesh
This is the story of one of our mothers who lived in this notorious brothel in Bangladesh and who, with the support of The Sreepur Village charity, has been able to turn her life around and stay safe with her family, providing for their future without the future fear of living in poverty or being harmed.
World Breastfeeding Week
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.
