Economy
Youth Activists From Queens Fight Child Poverty in Bangladesh
Anika Chowdhury |
Since its founding two years ago, Efforts in Youth Development in Bangladesh (EYDB) has raised approximately $20,000 to fight poverty and child labor.
Adi Talwar
Rising high school senior Jahin Rahman near her home in Queens Village. Rahman holding a letter from The Children's Museum of Indianapolis informing her of her selection as a Power of Children 2020 awardee. Efforts in Youth Development of Bangladesh a non-profit founded by Rahman provides educational support to poor children in Bangladesh.
Since its founding two years ago, Efforts in Youth Development in Bangladesh (EYDB) has raised approximately $20,000 to fight poverty and child labor.
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