HSBC donates sewing machines to disadvantaged women
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
HSBC Bangladesh marked International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated March 8 every year, by donating 38 sewing machines to disadvantaged women of the society. A ceremony was held in this regard at HSBCs Banani branch.
The donation which was the brainchild of a HSBC staff, was made possible through the contribution of HSBC employees only.
The Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bangladesh, Mr Sanjay Prakash, handed over the sewing machines to the 38 underprivileged women. He hoped that through the usage of these machines the women would be able to contribute to the betterment of their families. Receiving the machines a few of the recipient not only shared their heartfelt gratitude for HSBC but also their stories with the audience of about 70 staff of HSBC.
Advocate Salma Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association also spoke in the occasion.
The donation which was the brainchild of a HSBC staff, was made possible through the contribution of HSBC employees only.
The Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bangladesh, Mr Sanjay Prakash, handed over the sewing machines to the 38 underprivileged women. He hoped that through the usage of these machines the women would be able to contribute to the betterment of their families. Receiving the machines a few of the recipient not only shared their heartfelt gratitude for HSBC but also their stories with the audience of about 70 staff of HSBC.
Advocate Salma Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association also spoke in the occasion.