Sk Abdul Mannan
Message from President
Bangladesh has experienced a lot of socio-economic development since its independence however poverty still remains a crucial enemy. More than 10 percent of our total population is struck by extreme poverty and this statistic has remained more or less stationary the past few years. No nation can rely on economic growth alone to put an end to poverty in all its forms. In order for this to happen, our developments must benefit the poorest the most, and open up opportunities for the extreme poor to obtain better employment, to gain better access to health and education services, and to lay the groundwork for the next generation to escape extreme poverty.
Poverty is no doubt a multi-dimensional phenomenon where there is no single underlying issue that causes it. In addition to low wages, a lack of access to basic services such as schooling, health services, clean drinking water, sanitation, electricity etc. puts people at a disadvantage and prevents them from living a decent life. The effects of climate change are already evident as natural disasters take away more from the underprivileged in Bangladesh than anyone else. Aside from this, corruption remains at large, greatly hampering the quality of life of many. Systematic corruption is responsible for creating barriers in all fronts including the job sector, where lack of money leads to lack of employment regardless of talent & training. Multiple aspects contribute to this and to tackle the complications, I believe it will be best to initiate pockets of change from all of us.
“Save Them Trust” is one such effort aimed at tackling the primary problems that cause poverty.