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Hello! I’m Vilte and I am a university student raising money to empower healthcare in Bangladesh. I’m very passionate about global health and so, I'm excited to share with all of you the charity that I am working with. This summer I will be taking part in a Global Health Leadership Programme in Bangladesh with Selfless Charity. Selfless Charity’s mission is to reduce healthcare inequalities in Bangladesh with rural public health outreach programmes.
Your donations will help to provide access to maternal, dental, and eye healthcare to people who would otherwise not have access to these essential services. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant impact on improving the lives of individuals and communities in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh faces significant healthcare challenges. Unfortunately, three women die every hour during childbirth. Almost 1 in 10 of the population have a form of avoidable blindness, making them vulnerable to loss of employment and further poverty. Additionally, the World Health Organisation has reported that nearly a third of people over the age of 5 have untreated caries in their permanent teeth. By supporting my fundraiser and Selfless Charity’s work, you are empowering communities to lead healthier lives, and helping to break the cycle of poverty in Bangladesh.
Those who know me will know my usual avoidance of physical activities or exercise at any cost. I hope that my commitment to run the Edinburgh 10k during the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May is a testament to how much I truly care about this project. Your support for my fundraiser would be incredibly helpful in reaching our goals and making a meaningful impact. Every donation and share contributes to building a healthier and more equitable future for communities in Bangladesh.
Selfless Charity’s programme operates twofold. For one, it provides an accredited programme to develop well-rounded healthcare leaders. The opportunity to collaborate with and be guided by local healthcare providers is invaluable to me. Additionally, after a decade of running rural health camps, Selfless have directly benefited 50,000 people and indirectly benefited 200,000 people in Bangladesh. Your donation will provide resources for these health camps, and will enable Selfless to continue running these crucial rural health camps.
Please consider supporting me by donating or sharing this page with your friends and family, as together we can make a difference. Thank you for your generosity and support! :)
For any further information regarding this initiative, I suggest for you to take a look at the impactful work being done on the Selfless Instagram page and on their website.
https://selfless.org.uk