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Would you recommend Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI)?
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(2013-04-25 08:38:01.0)
DCI has been an integral part of my life since as far as I can remember. From working as a youth volunteer in the Texas chapter to traveling all the way to the orphanage, health clinic, and villages in Bangladesh, DCI has opened my eyes to the world around me. Not only have I become a more humble, but have established a yearning to give back as well. My first trip to the all girls orphanage was so touching that I even began a scholarship program to give children within the DCI Sun Child Program an opportunity to go beyond the village. When a 6-year orphan girl held my hand, peered up at me and said “You and me, sisters”, I could not hold back my tears of joy. It’s amazing how much these children know and how far they aspire to go. Through DCI I have not only been able to help others, but I have had the opportunity to network and establish a unique resume with very cool experiences. Attending and speaking at the annual Child Rights Conference has given me connections worldwide. Thankyou
(2013-03-18 23:54:30.0)
I volunteered for DCI in the summer of 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. There, I had the opportunity to meet and teach basic English to the wonderful little girls who live in DCI's Sun Child Homes Orphanage. My experience working with them and other volunteers was rewarding, challenging, and ultimately, very humbling. Beyond interacting with the girls, I was also able to take a tour of DCI's free clinic in the Muhammadpor slum, and learn about the positive impact its operations are having on the community. Now, back in the states, I have the privilege of continuing to volunteer for DCI remotely, and contribute to its programs through various research projects. Not only is DCI great in its mission to serve the underprivileged; it is also great in its volunteer program, which truly allows you to do meaningful work, whether it is on-site or half way across the globe.
(2013-03-14 03:14:01.0)
I have been involved with Distressed Children International since it was started by Dr. Ehsan Hoque in 2005. Throughout the years, I have seen its programs expand throughout Bangladesh and seen a large increase in volunteer involvement throughout the U.S.
I was involved in DCI as a youth volunteer recruiting other students to sponsor children in the Sun-child Sponsorship Program. With the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Hoque, I took my involvement to the next level by initiating a student chapter of DCI at Stony Brook University. Collectively, our student organization sponsored nine children and raised over $1500 to support DCI's programs in Bangladesh. My fellow Stony Brook students and I would have never taken the steps to accomplish this had it not been for DCI's motivational staff and leadership.
This year, while living abroad in Bangladesh, I hope to collaborate with my university chapter to create a more interactive donation environment for student sponsors in the U.S.
(2013-03-10 19:32:30.0)
Working with DCI has been an incredible opportunity. Dr. Hoque and all the volunteers at DCI work hard day and night to give the children of Bangladesh a better life. I have never seen a volunteer at DCI who is not committed to serving their community and working towards DCI’s goal. I have been working with DCI for the past 6 years. All of the people at DCI spend hours upon hours working to keep this organization running. Sometimes the volunteers are willing to give up sleep and other various activities just to get the chance to work with DCI and change lives. Not only has working with DCI been a privilege, but it has helped me to grow as a person and become more compassionate and caring for others around me. DCI is a great organization and I urge everyone if you have a few hours to spare, join this organization and help them better the lives of underprivileged children.
(2013-03-07 17:04:55.0)
DCI is a great organization that is focused on improving the lives of children all over the world. Dr. Hoque is extremely dedicated to furthering the mission of DCI. I volunteered at DCI during my senior year of college and learned so much about the non profit sector. Dr. Hoque is not only dedicated to those DCI serves but also those who work at or with DCI. I would absolutely recomend volunteering with DCI.
(2013-03-06 13:20:57.0)
I have volunteered with DCI for a little less than two years. The people involved in this group are welcoming, dedicated and inspirational. I have gained from my work with them a sense of gratification and community that I have yet to experience anywhere else. When I began working with DCI, I fully realized the huge responsibility we all have to help the people in our world whom many of us choose to ignore or forget about. Working with this group is a beneficial way to both fulfill that obligation and to grow as an individual.
(2013-03-06 09:52:15.0)
I've volunteered regularly with DCI since 2011. Upon meeting with DCI's director & their family, I was blown away at their level of dedication. They are the definition of inspiration. They truly dedicate their daily lives to improving the situation of children living in deplorable conditions. They live & breathe their awareness of the painful reality of these children's lives by keeping themselves immersed in the struggles they face. They have created innovative solutions with DCI that grow stronger each time more hands get involved in the cause. The Sun Child Sponserhip Program is amazing in that it also engages children in schools in the US; initiating awareness & compassion at a young age-what better way to help our world unite than to educate our youth & show them they can help make a difference? I am proud to volunteer with DCI, they are a most admirable organization.
(2011-05-28 15:22:42.0)
Distressed Children & Infants International is a remarkable organization seeking to improve the lives of underprivileged children and their families in Bangladesh. After witnessing the awe-inspiring effect they have had on the lives of Bengali children after merely 6 years, I am confident that their is no limit to this organization's accomplishments in the years to come. Their strong team of workers and volunteers, their steadfast belief in child rights, and their motivation to change the lives of the suppressed all contribute to the success of this organization, and I am extremely proud to be helping them with their noble cause!
(2011-05-21 16:13:27.0)
Distressed Children and Infants International is an organization crafted by the dreams and aspirations of countless individuals. They work to eliminate poverty in Bangladesh and educate the poor. DCI has provided over a thousand children with access to healthcare and financial support. Their work is valued by many grateful people.
(2011-05-06 21:10:39.0)
Distressed Children & Infants International is an organization dedicated to making the lives of underprivileged individuals better. This is something I'm proud to be a part of. They seek to accomplish this monumental task by providing these individuals with access to the basic needs many of us take for granted. Many children in third world countries are deprived of an education and forced to work to make a living; for a relatively small amount you can give a child hope and an opportunity to find a place in this world.
While my volunteer activities are administrative, DCI has opportunities in many aspects of the organization. If you seek to make a difference, DCI offers opportunities for everyone. Volunteering with them solidifies my belief that together we can make a difference, one step at a time.
(2011-05-01 08:57:00.0)
DCI is an amazing organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of people all over the world. They are well connected and established especially in India and Bangladesh, and are looking to expand their scope and network. I had a very rewarding experience working with them, and I would encourage everyone to help out with this noble cause.
(2011-04-19 08:32:09.0)
DCI is a fantastic upstart organization with a lot of potential that I would highly recommend volunteering with. Their commitment to helping children around the world is admirable and the scope of their projects commendable.
Few organizations are as comprehensive when it comes to aide as DCI. Their sanitation and health awareness programs provide a solid foundation for their other initiatives in blindness prevention, female empowerment, and education.
If you would like to volunteer with an organization that can truly make a difference in the lives of children in developing countries, DCI is for you!