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On this blog we share news about our work with the children the progress of LEEDO as an organization. You can read how the children from our Peace Home are developing and what challenges we face working with street children. We want to share our experiences with you because we are convinced that more people should know about the dangerous environment street connected children are living in. The more of us know, the more we can do together!
Street Drama performed by children of LEEDOs Peace Home
Bangladesh has a huge treasure trove of culture. Street drama is an ancient social and cultural activity of our country. Street Drama or theatre as one of the influenced theatre forms, has emerged as social reform. Through this theatre form, creating awareness among...
Puppet Show in Favour of Children in Street Situations in Bangladesh
Puppet dance, more commonly known as 'Putul Naach' in Bangladesh, was once the most popular form of entertainment for children. Puppeteers usually depicted stories of people, their lifestyles, religious beliefs, cultures and much more using these string puppets. It...
Photo and Street Art Exhibition in Dhaka
Photo or Street Art can promote conversation and highlight social, political and environmental issues and has always been a powerful platform to convey messages to the masses. LEEDO’s initiative is highlighting the issues which is related to the vulnerability,...
Health Camp to provide Health Care for street-connected children in Dhaka
In addition to food, shelter or education, one of LEEDO's goal is to provide health care for vulnerable children on the street. Street children are usually deprived of medical care. Even if they have a slight cold or fever, they are deprived of access to a doctor or...
Folk Music Event to support street-connected children in Bangladesh
Music is an essential aspect of all human civilizations and has the power to emotionally, morally, and culturally affect society. Folk music is a traditional genre of Bangladesh. Bengali folk music plays a very effective role in addressing any specific issue and...
Cycle Rally for the The International Day for Street Children-IDSC
Cycling has always been a popular sport that had tons of following, but in recent years many are opting for cycling and for a variety of reasons. LEEDO has selected Cycling to draw attention among the general public of the country for achieving the protection and...
Boat Human Chain to Support Street-connected Children
In order to create public awareness on the prevention of child trafficking by water ways, we have organized human chain on boats. Child trafficking is one of the biggest problems in Bangladesh and it is an obstacle to children's rights. Every day a lot of children...
Awareness Meeting with LEEDO Different Stakeholders
People from different professions of the society have a huge role in the protection and realization of the rights of street children. We divide them into different stakeholders and organize community dialogues, meetings or discussions with them to raise awareness...
Extremely affect vulnerable street-connected and migrant children due to COVID -19
The second wave of corona has started across the country. According to the World Health Organization, the only way to stay safe at home by washing your hands frequently with soap and water and avoid public gatherings. In a country like Bangladesh, is it so easy to...
LEEDO’s increased support for the most vulnerable during the pandemic
During the pandemic and especially through the weeks of the lockdown, LEEDO stepped up and increased their support for the most vulnerable people in Dhaka. Not only did LEEDO rescue 225 children from the streets of Dhaka, but they also supported the most vulnerable...