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A Story of Dignity, Survival, and Hope

Support Posted by infoPosted on Wed, June 10, 2026 11:02:00

Aging is often associated with peace, family, and the opportunity to enjoy the later years of life. For many elderly people living in poverty, however, old age becomes a daily struggle to meet even the most basic needs.

In the heart of Korail Slum, Dhaka, lives Babul, a man over 70 years old. After suffering paralysis that affected one arm and one leg, he can no longer walk or carry out daily tasks without assistance. Simple activities that many of us take for granted have become significant challenges.

Living with him is his sister, Anguri, who is around 60 years old. Despite her own age, she continues to support her brother as they face life’s hardships together. Once surrounded by family, they now spend their days alone, with their children no longer by their side.

Every day brings new worries. Finding enough food, paying house rent, and dealing with unreliable gas, water, and electricity services have become part of their daily reality. Yet, through every challenge, they continue to live with patience, resilience, and dignity.

Their story reminds us that poverty is not just about lacking material resources—it is also about the silent struggles that often remain unseen. Behind every small home is a human story filled with hope, perseverance, and the desire to live with dignity.

By sharing stories like Babul and Anguri’s, we hope to raise awareness about the realities faced by many elderly people living in vulnerable communities. Compassion begins with understanding, and understanding begins with listening.

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Every view helps spread awareness, and every contribution-no matter the size-can help bring hope to people facing difficult circumstances.

Thank you for standing with humanity and helping us share stories that matter.



Lamia Akter – A Dream That Refuses to Fade

Support Posted by infoPosted on Fri, June 05, 2026 08:32:51

Alingan Foundation is committed to supporting underprivileged children in Bangladesh by helping them access education, dignity, and opportunity. Through storytelling and sponsorship, we aim to ensure that no child’s future is defined by poverty alone. Every child we meet carries a unique story of struggle and strength. Lamia Akter is one of them.

Lamia lives in Matir Rasta, Korail Slum in Dhaka, one of the most densely populated urban slum areas in Bangladesh. Born on 5 April 2013, she should be spending her days learning in school, playing with friends, and enjoying her childhood. Instead, her reality is shaped by financial hardship and uncertainty.

Her father, Md Amir Hossain, works as a labourer, earning approximately 12,000 BDT per month (≈ 110 USD / ≈ 100 EUR). This small income is the only financial support for the entire family. Her mother remains at home, caring for her younger son, Saddam, who is struggling with emotional and abandonment-related challenges. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, he cannot access proper medical or psychological treatment.

Like many families in slum communities, survival is the first priority. Every day is spent managing essential needs-food, rent, utilities, and healthcare. In this situation, education becomes difficult to sustain. Lamia’s schooling has been paused, not because she lacks ability or interest, but because the family simply cannot afford the costs associated with continuing her education.

Despite these hardships, Lamia’s spirit remains bright. She is a creative and expressive child who finds joy in drawing and dancing. These activities are more than hobbies-they are her way of expressing emotions, dreams, and thoughts that she cannot always say out loud. In her drawings and movements, there is a quiet strength that reflects her inner resilience.

Her dream is to become a doctor. She wants to care for people, heal the sick, and bring relief to those who suffer. This dream is deeply personal. Growing up in an environment where illness, stress, and hardship are common, she has developed a strong sense of empathy and purpose. For Lamia, becoming a doctor represents hope-not just for herself, but for others around her.

Her father believes education is the only path forward. Even with limited income, he holds onto the hope that Lamia will return to school, complete her studies, and build a better future. He dreams of giving his children opportunities he never had, despite the daily challenges they face.

Lamia’s story reflects the reality of thousands of children in urban slums-children who are intelligent, creative, and full of potential, yet held back by poverty. Still, her story is not only about struggle; it is also about endurance, love, and the belief that change is possible.

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With the right support, Lamia can return to school, continue her education, and take steady steps toward her dream of becoming a doctor. Her journey is still unfolding, and every act of support can help shape a better chapter in her life.

❤️ Support her education: Donation



Life in Korail Slum: Growing Old in Povert

Support Posted by infoPosted on Wed, May 13, 2026 13:00:07

In the heart of Dhaka, hidden behind the city’s rapid development and modern skyline, lies Korail—one of Bangladesh’s most recognized informal settlements. Home to thousands of people, Korail represents a reality that many outside these communities rarely witness.

For countless residents, life is a daily struggle shaped by uncertainty, limited resources, and the constant need to adapt. While many people imagine old age as a period of rest, comfort, and family support, the reality can be very different for those living in poverty.

A Life Defined by Daily Survival

Life in Korail slum reveals the challenges faced by individuals who have spent decades working hard but now find themselves growing older without financial security, stable housing, or reliable support systems.

Every day brings new uncertainties. Access to healthcare, income opportunities, and basic necessities can never be taken for granted. Many elderly residents continue working despite physical limitations because survival often depends on their ability to earn even a small amount of money.

The narrow pathways, crowded living spaces, and tin-made homes tell only part of the story. Behind every door is a personal journey filled with resilience, sacrifice, and determination.

More Than a Story About Poverty

This documentary is not intended to sensationalize poverty or present people as victims. Instead, it aims to highlight the strength and dignity that continue to exist even in the most difficult circumstances.

The people of Korail are not defined solely by hardship. They are parents, workers, neighbors, and community members who continue moving forward despite the obstacles they face.

Their stories remind us that human dignity does not disappear because of economic challenges. In many ways, it becomes even more visible through perseverance and courage.

Why These Stories Matter

Many struggles faced by vulnerable communities remain largely invisible to society. By sharing real-life experiences from Korail, we hope to encourage greater awareness, empathy, and understanding.

Documentaries like this help bridge the gap between different social realities. They provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect on the challenges faced by people who are often overlooked.

Creating awareness is an important first step toward meaningful social change.

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Support This Cause

If you would like to support the woman featured in this story and contribute to helping vulnerable individuals in need, you can make a donation through Alingan Foundation: Donation

Every contribution, regardless of size, helps support people facing difficult circumstances and promotes dignity, compassion, and hope within vulnerable communities.



A Reality of Silent Struggle and Unseen Pain

Support Posted by infoPosted on Wed, May 06, 2026 07:05:18

In the narrow lanes of Korail Slum in Dhaka, life moves differently. It is a place where thousands of families try to survive each day with uncertainty, where dreams are often buried under the weight of poverty, and where children grow up too quickly because childhood itself feels like a luxury.

Inside this crowded settlement lives a small child born with a disability. From the very beginning of life, the world was not kind. Before the child even took the first breath outside the womb, the father walked away-leaving behind a mother who suddenly had to face everything alone.

There was no support, no stability, and no clear path forward. Just a life filled with questions and daily struggle. In Korail Slum, survival itself becomes the first priority, and everything else quietly waits behind it.

The mother continues to carry this responsibility with silent strength. Every day is a battle-finding food, managing shelter, and trying to give her child even a small sense of care in a world that offers very little. Alongside her, a relative tries to help in whatever way possible, sharing what little they have. But in a place like this, help is always limited, and needs are always greater.

The most painful reality is the child’s condition. Proper medical treatment could bring improvement, could bring hope. But in Korail Slum, hope often depends on money, and money is something that is always missing. Hospitals feel far away-not in distance, but in access. Each passing day quietly adds to the uncertainty of what the future may hold.

Yet even in this difficult reality, there is something deeply human. The mother’s endurance, the quiet sacrifices, and the love that never disappears even in the hardest conditions. These are the unseen parts of slum life that rarely get noticed.

Korail Slum is not just a place of poverty-it is a place of stories. Stories of struggle, survival, and dignity that continue without recognition. Behind every small room, every broken path, and every tired face, there is a life trying to hold on.

This child’s story is not different from many others living in similar conditions. But it is a reminder that behind every forgotten corner of the city, there are lives that deserve attention, care, and understanding.

Because even in the hardest places, humanity still exists-quiet, fragile, but alive.

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💙 If you want to support Badhon’s treatment and help his journey toward recovery, you can donate here: Donate Here for Badhon



Where Hope Lives: Jannat’s Slum Story

Support Posted by infoPosted on Sat, September 20, 2025 12:38:01

In the narrow lanes of Korail Slum in Dhaka, life is a daily struggle. Among thousands of children growing up in hardship, one little girl stands out-her name is Jannat.

Jannat is not just another child of Korail; she is a symbol of courage, hope, and unshakable dreams. Despite living in one of the toughest environments, she carries within her a dream that lights up even the darkest corners of her life-to one day become a doctor.

A Childhood of Struggles

Life has not been kind to Jannat. With her father gone, her mother is left to shoulder the unbearable weight of keeping the family afloat. Every day brings new financial worries—sometimes even a single meal is uncertain. Education, for many in her situation, would be a luxury.

But Jannat refuses to let go of her dream. She sits in her small, dimly lit room, books spread out in front of her, fighting sleep, hunger, and the noise of a crowded slum—believing that her studies are her only way out.

The Dream That Keeps Her Going

Jannat’s dream is not just about herself. She has seen her neighbors, friends, and even her own family suffer without proper medical care. She has seen illnesses worsen simply because people could not afford to see a doctor. That is why she dreams of wearing a white coat one day, of holding a stethoscope, and of ensuring that no one around her has to suffer without treatment.

Her dream is born from pain—but it is also filled with love, compassion, and the courage to change her world.

Why Her Story Matters

When we hear stories like Jannat’s, it’s easy to feel empathy for a moment and then move on with our lives. But for Jannat, this isn’t a passing moment—it’s her everyday reality.

Every book she holds, every exam she attempts, every tear she wipes away, is part of a battle she is fighting not to give up. What she needs is a hand to hold, a chance to learn, and a world that believes in her potential.

How You Can Help

Jannat’s story is not just her own—it is the story of thousands of children in Korail Slum. Through Alingan Foundation, you can play a direct role in shaping her future.

🌍 Support Jannat’s education and dreams today:
👉 How to Support Jannat & Other Children

Your contribution—big or small—can help provide her with:

  • Proper education materials
  • Safe learning space
  • Daily support for her family’s basic needs
  • A path towards her dream of becoming a doctor

A Call from the Heart

Jannat may live in a slum, but her dreams are bigger than her surroundings. She teaches us that hope can survive even in the harshest places. Her story reminds us that a little help can go a very long way—turning despair into opportunity, and struggles into success.

Today, you have the chance to be part of Jannat’s journey. Together, we can help her wear that white coat one day, heal the sick, and inspire countless other children to never stop dreaming.

✨ Be the reason Jannat smiles. Be the reason her dream comes true.

👉 Click here to support Jannat and children like her