Health camp at Sadarghat

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A folk music program and free health camp were organized at Bahadur Shah Park in Sadarghat, Dhaka, to raise public awareness about child labor and violence against street-connected children. Organized by the non-governmental development organization LEEDO (Local Education and Economic Development Organization), the initiative brought together more than 100 underprivileged children and adolescents alongside local business owners and community residents.

The event combined essential social outreach with direct primary healthcare services. Medical workers conducted general health check-ups and provided health advice to the participating children. To engage the community, organizers integrated traditional folk music performances alongside discussions on child rights, using music as a tool to promote hygiene, combat child labor, and address the ongoing violence faced by floating and street-connected youth.

Addressing the event virtually, LEEDO Founder and Executive Director Forhad Hossain emphasized the grave impact of child labor in Bangladesh, citing national and ILO statistics showing that approximately 3.54 million children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in child labor. He called for collaborative action among families, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and the government to ensure every child is granted access to education, safe living conditions, and healthcare.

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