HSBC arranges outing for students of School of Hope
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Ltd arranged an outing for the students of School of Hope at Wonderland Park in the city recently.
A 100 students from the School of Hope were treated to rides, lunch and fun-filled activities. HSBC organised the event which was also attended by over 20 staff members including HSBC Bangladesh CEO Sanjay Prakash.
School of Hope operates in the outskirts of Baridhara in the slums and only accepts children from underprivileged families. The children receive fresh food and fruit daily as well as a quality education from KG class to class 5.
HSBC has been associated with the school since 1997. The bank has donated more than Tk 2.1 million to the school so far for paying teachers' salaries, procuring educational materials, operational cost, etc.
In addition, the bank has sponsored the school's annual sports day, music literacy projects, helped paint the school and taken the children to various places of interest.
A 100 students from the School of Hope were treated to rides, lunch and fun-filled activities. HSBC organised the event which was also attended by over 20 staff members including HSBC Bangladesh CEO Sanjay Prakash.
School of Hope operates in the outskirts of Baridhara in the slums and only accepts children from underprivileged families. The children receive fresh food and fruit daily as well as a quality education from KG class to class 5.
HSBC has been associated with the school since 1997. The bank has donated more than Tk 2.1 million to the school so far for paying teachers' salaries, procuring educational materials, operational cost, etc.
In addition, the bank has sponsored the school's annual sports day, music literacy projects, helped paint the school and taken the children to various places of interest.