August 31th, 2005

On August 23rd, 2005, The Project Bangladesh Foundation made a donation of over Tk. 1 LAKH to three orphanages including the Alim Uddin Orphanage and Bottomley Home Orphanage. Project Bangladesh's first initiative is the "AMRA BANGLADESH" wristbands, which were created by the organization to raise awareness amongst Bangladeshis worldwide to tackle issues such as acid violence, flood devastation and orphans. The five founding members of the group are Nicole Mendes, Navine Mendes, Rafaan Seraj, Shayaan Seraj, and Salman Khan. Along with raising awareness, these green and red bands were made to increase patriotism.

The donation of over Tk. 1 LAKH to these orphanages included several items that they needed for the well being of the children. Some of the items included clothes, rice, dahl, sugar, cheera, oil, toiletries, books, stationary, baby formula and diapers, linen, and biscuits, candies and pens courtesy of Olympic Industries Limited. Project Bangladesh members were fortunate to meet the children of the orphanages. Project Bangladesh member Rafaan Seraj said "We wanted to buy all the goods and give them to the children so that they saw what they were getting, instead of giving cash. Project Bangladesh always wants to ensure that all the donations reach those who we are helping." The organization is calling for all Bangladeshis to get involved by wearing an AMRA BANGLADESH wristband. For more information, please visit www.project-bangladesh.com.