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Ratna’s Dream to Become a Doctor

Support Posted by infoPosted on Tue, December 30, 2025 05:37:27

A Real Story of Education, Poverty, and Hope in Korail Slum

In the heart of Korail slum, Dhaka, where survival is a daily struggle, lives a young girl named Ratna. Surrounded by poverty, limited resources, and uncertainty, Ratna carries a dream that refuses to disappear.

She wants to become a doctor-not for fame or money, but to serve people.

This is her real story.

Life Inside Korail Slum: A Daily Battle

Korail is one of the largest slums in Bangladesh. Families here face constant challenges:

  • No reliable gas for cooking
  • Unsafe drinking water
  • Poor roads and sanitation
  • Irregular electricity
  • Extremely limited income

Ratna’s family survives on her father’s income as a security guard and her brother’s job as a cleaner. Despite their hard work, the income is not enough to support education for all children in the family.

Because of financial hardship:

  • Ratna’s elder brothers had to stop studying and start working
  • Her sisters were married off early
  • Education became a privilege, not a right

Yet Ratna continues to study.

Education: Ratna’s Only Way Forward

Ratna is currently studying in Class 6. She attends coaching at Alingan Foundation, where she receives educational support, care, and encouragement.

Her parents deeply want her to succeed-but their means are limited.

“We want Ratna to study and fulfill her dream,” her mother says.
“But without support, it may not be possible.”

This is the reality for thousands of underprivileged children in Bangladesh-talent and dreams trapped by poverty.

🎥 Watch Ratna’s Real Story (Video)

To understand Ratna’s life beyond words, watch this short documentary showing her environment, her family’s struggle, and her determination to study.

👉 Watch the video here:

This video is not staged.
It is honest, respectful, and real.

Why Supporting Child Education Matters

Children like Ratna do not need sympathy.
They need opportunity.

Your support can provide:

  • School materials
  • Coaching and tutoring
  • Nutrition support
  • A safe learning environment
  • Hope for a better future

When a child continues education, an entire family’s future begins to change.

🤍 Donate to Help Children Like Ratna

If Ratna’s story touched your heart, you can help turn her dream into reality.

👉 Donate for child education: Click here for Donation

Your contribution-small or large-helps children from slums continue their education with dignity.

You are not donating money.
You are protecting a dream.

Alingan Foundation: Standing Beside Every Child

At Alingan Foundation, we believe:

  • Every child deserves education
  • Poverty should not decide a child’s future
  • Stories should be told with dignity, not pity

By supporting our work, you stand with children like Ratna-children who want to learn, grow, and serve society.

Together, We Can Bring Change with Dignity

Thousands of children are waiting-not for charity, but for a chance.

With your support, dreams like Ratna’s can survive poverty and grow into hope.

Together we can bring change with dignity.



The Story of Shariful: A Boy Who Dreams Beyond the Limits of Poverty

Support Posted by infoPosted on Sat, November 22, 2025 06:02:21

At Alingan Foundation, our mission is simple yet powerful: to bring education, dignity, and hope to children living in the slums of Bangladesh. Every child deserves the chance to dream. Every child deserves the chance to learn. And every child’s story deserves to be heard with respect.

Today, we share the journey of a young boy whose quiet resilience stands as a reminder of why our work matters-Md Shariful Hasan, a 12-year-old living in Korail Slum, Dhaka.

Growing Up Amid Struggles

Korail Slum is one of the largest informal settlements in Dhaka, where narrow walkways, tiny rooms, and crowded homes tell stories of survival. For Shariful, these surroundings are all he has ever known. Born on 12 July 2012, he grew up watching his mother struggle every day to provide for the family.

Shariful’s father, Md. Jalil, no longer stays with them. This absence left his mother, Mrs. Rekeya Begum, to shoulder everything alone. She works as a cleaner in an office – a job that demands long hours and brings in barely enough income to cover their basic needs.

Despite her hardships, she nurtures her son’s dreams with unwavering love.

The Battle to Stay in School

Shariful studies in Class 03, but every step of his education has been uncertain. Poverty creates invisible barriers: school fees, notebooks, uniforms, transportation, exam costs-each one feels like a mountain.

There are days when Shariful goes to school without proper supplies. Days when he quietly accepts that he may fall behind because he cannot afford tutoring or extra materials.
Yet, through all this, he remains determined.

His dream is clear and bold:
“One day, I want to become an engineer.”

It is not just a career goal. It is the hope of building a stable life for himself and his mother-a future where he can break the cycle of poverty that surrounds them.

A Heart Full of Talent

Beyond academics, Shariful has a gentle creative side. He loves drawing, often sketching scenes from his surroundings. He enjoys singing, letting music lift him from daily stress. These talents remind us that every child, no matter their background, carries gifts waiting to be nurtured.

Why Stories Like Shariful’s Matter

Children like Shariful are not asking for sympathy. They are asking for opportunity. A fair chance. A hand that says, “We believe in you.”

This is where Alingan Foundation steps in – providing educational sponsorships, school supplies, mentorship, and documentary storytelling to amplify the voices of children who are often overlooked.

Through sponsorship, Shariful can continue his schooling without interruption. He can stay focused on learning instead of worrying about school fees. He can continue dreaming without fear of those dreams disappearing.

You Can Be Part of His Journey

Your support can change Shariful’s life – and the lives of many other children in the slums of Bangladesh.

🎥 Watch Shariful’s Documentary Story:

💛 Support His Education:
https://alingan.org/en/donation

Every child deserves dignity. Every dream deserves a chance.
Together, we can create change that lasts.