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Running the FFC Dhaka, Bangladesh, homes costs from $15,000 to $20,000 Canadian per month. Expenses are for food, rent, salaries for local staff, education and medical, and all other related expenses for the 143 children living in the homes. We have two "baby homes" in Dhaka. All the children in these two homes have been completely abandoned and are considered to have no families. Most were brought in as tiny, high risk babies, and they are mostly girls. FFC has opened a school on the premises for the Baby home children . This is expensive, but necessary. FFC wants the children to learn English and computers, along with academic subjects, so their future will be brighter, and the staff benefit as much as the children. Many staff came to FFC as destitute mothers and had no place to go; most of the rest of the staff are poor or are needy and are supporting large extended families with their FFC wages. All staff are paid a fair local rate for their work. |
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We have 32 children with special needs. We have children with all different needs both mental and physical. We provide the children with physiotherapy 2 times a week to those who require it. We have a therapy room within the home. We have one nurse in the special care floor taking care of their needs as well as the other children. We also have another nurse in our other house on the floor of the babies and the infants. There are very few places in Dhaka that cater for the needs or well being of special care children. We have two teachers specially trained in special needs children who teach the children at the home. |
School News
At right, Ami is shown arriving at the Dhaka school and being greeted by the students. She was given a tour of the school before getting down to work. Ami held an introductory workshop with the teachers, and the subject was Inquiry Based Learning (Opening Up The Mind).
Earlier this year the school held an assembly at which the students were able to speak about their school and what they would like to see in the future. Some ideas that were raised included a garden, a cultural show, arrangements for playing basketball and picnics. They are happy to see that their school is changing day by day. At right, the students are shown attending the assembly. |
Valentine Day VisitIn February, Eliza Rahman reported that the students at the FFC school in Dhaka celebrated Valentine's Day. Some of the students received their uniforms from Mrs. Anwara, who also prepared snacks for them. The students are shown at left, wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. The day was also marked by the arrival of Ami. Ami was one of the war babies adopted from Bangladesh through FFC in 1972 by Donna and Del Wolsey of London, Ontario. Ami is now a teacher and has been teaching overseas for several years. She is currently stationed in China at the American International School, and was able to spend a week visiting the FFC school in Dhaka. ![]() At left, Ami is seen during her presentation to the school teachers. The teachers enjoyed the session with Ami, and found it to be very helpful. A session was scheduled for the teachers and students to be held the next day. ![]() |












