September 20, 2013: “MADE IN BANGLADESH” CHARITY CONCERT in DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Maya Foundation presented its second unplugged exclusive “Made in Bangladesh” concert in Dhaka on September 20, 2013. The concert featured rock bands Warfaze, Pentagon and Elita, along with comedian Naveed Mahbub.
In July 2013, Maya Foundation officially began its Savar Rehabilitation Project in Bangladesh with the funds raised. Over the summer, we aided a total of 52 victims by funding their medical treatments so they can afford surgeries and medication needed for recovery. We also provided grants for income generating activities such as setting up tea stalls and purchasing sewing machines so they can be financially independent.
In September 2013, Maya Foundation also helped children who were visually impaired. Shirin (11 years old girl) has no vision in her left eye since 2011. Her mom is struggling with her younger brother after his father left them for another woman. They could not get any operation done for not having a certain amount. Maya Foundation took her to the Ispahani Islamia Eye Hospital for Cataract and Retina operation. We also assisted Shumon (3 years old boy) who needed expensive eye wear and Rahim (13 years old boy) who needed a cataract operation. We pray for their vision so they can see our beautiful world with their eyes.
Special thanks to Shakti Foundation for helping us and mostly to all the contributors who helped to make this happen! We hope to continue helping more and more people in Bangladesh who are in much need of our help.
July 6, 2013: “MADE IN BANGLADESH” CHARITY CONCERT in TORONTO, CANADA
Maya Foundation planned its first event, a charity concert, aptly named “Made in Bangladesh.” The concert was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Al Green Theatre and showcased famous Bangladeshi bands as well as local Toronto bands with Bangladeshi backgrounds.
The event raised funds for the victims of the Savar tragedy. The event also focused on providing information on the Bangladesh’s garment industry and on Bangladesh itself. The funds raised in the concert were donated directly to the victims of Savar disaster. All donations provided were used to rehabilitate employees of garments factories and other individuals disabled by the Savar accident. The funds were used to provide grants to the victims to be used for income generating activities that will assist them to become financially independent.