Poriborton (Employment Creation)
Zoom is an ongoing project in Bangladesh to make the helpless, underprivileged people self-reliant. “Poriborton (Employment Creation)” is one of the projects of the Zoom Bangla Youth Foundation. Under this project, the construction of houses for the destitute, the self-reliance of helpless people, and some other exceptional cooperation are being done.
Through change, Zoom Bangladesh has been able to change the quality of life of helpless people. Zoom Bangladesh not only teaches education to underprivileged children but has also worked for poverty alleviation and support for helpless people since 2016. Along with quality education for children, this heterogeneous project is undertaken to bring long-term sustainable changes in the lives of children. Analyzing the database of more than 600 street children, it can be seen that due to family dysfunction, children come down the street and join in various illegal activities.
At the end of the day, every child comes from a family, and to make long-term sustainable changes in the lives of these children, changes must be made within the children’s families. For that purpose, Zoom Bangladesh is working to make the families of helpless people and underprivileged children self-reliant through the Change Project. Around 250+ families have been made self-reliant through this project so far.
Success Story Of Poriborton (Employment Creation) Project
"Anik Alam started dreaming of a new life"
Anik Alam, a resident of Mridhakandi village in Naria upazila of Shariatpur district, lost his home and land due to severe erosion from the Padma River. At 45, he relocated to Dhaka with his wife and children in search of work. In Kamlapur, south of Dhaka, they lived in a tin shed.
However, life in the city presented new challenges. Despite his persistent efforts, Anik struggled to find a job, leaving his family in dire straits. His wife was also feeling the strain. He scoured nearby bus depots for work but found nothing, and there were days when they went without food. Eventually, Anik secured a job at a tea shop, but the meager wages were insufficient to support his family. With help from neighbors, Anik enrolled his child in the Zoom Bangladesh School Kamalapur branch, where the child excelled academically. The teachers noticed the family’s struggles and were impressed by Anik’s commitment. This led to his inclusion in a support project by Zoom Bangladesh, which provided him with a shop in the middle of their initiative.
Now, Anik runs a business opposite Madhumati Cinema, earning between 5,000 and 7,000 taka daily. This income has significantly improved his family’s situation, allowing them to escape poverty. With support from Zoom Bangladesh, Anik is now dreaming of a brighter future.
"Ayda's dream is to open a tailor shop"
Ayeda Khatun, from Bullabazar in Sylhet, relocated to Dhaka in search of work due to a lack of opportunities. Living in a tin shed on Jashimuddin Road in Kamalapur, she shares a small home with five family members, including three children.
One of her daughters attends Zoom Bangladesh School Kamalapur branch, while Ayeda and her husband both work as paper pickers. Despite their hard work, their earnings barely cover basic food expenses, leaving them half-starved. After months of searching for better opportunities, Ayeda was noticed by Zoom Bangladesh due to her daughter’s enrollment.
Determined to improve their situation, Ayeda pursued sewing training and, after four months, received a sewing machine. Now, she makes clothes for low-income residents in her neighborhood, earning a decent income to support her family.
Zoom Bangladesh has played a vital role in alleviating her family’s poverty, and Ayeda’s dedication has made their mission successful. Her dream is to open her own tailor shop.
" Now Babul Rishi is a self-reliant man "
Babul Rishi, a young man from Majlishpur village in B-Baria district, felt hopeless after failing to find work in his village. At 35, he moved to Dhaka and settled in Maniknagar. Initially, he worked as a day laborer but struggled due to his lack of experience, leading him to become unemployed again.
Skilled in cobbler work passed down through generations, Babul was unable to pursue this due to financial constraints, leaving him feeling lost. After some time, he secured a position at a cobbler’s shop, where he managed to support himself but couldn’t provide for his family. Zoom Bangladesh eventually took notice of his situation and supplied him with the materials needed to establish his own business in front of the Dhaka Reporters Unity.
Now, Babul is self-sufficient and supports his family with his daily earnings. Zoom Bangladesh continues to nurture the dreams of people like Babul, providing them with the means to escape poverty.
" Imran Hossain desires to build his family as a self-sufficient family. "
Imran Hossain, a 32-year-old from Kurigram, moved to Dhaka in search of work after losing his land and facing a lack of employment opportunities in his village. Now residing in a slum in West Merul, Badda, he supports a family of five, including three daughters and his wife, as the sole breadwinner.
However, upon arriving in Dhaka, Imran encountered new challenges. He struggled to find work and faced extreme poverty, often going without food. After a few days, he began driving a rental van, which provided a modest income, allowing him to enroll two of his daughters in the Zoom Bangladesh School Hatirjheel branch.
The school recognized Imran’s dedication and brought him under their change project. As a result, they provided him with a van to enhance his earnings, which have since improved. Imran is now focused on building a self-sufficient family.
Gallery of Poriborton (Employment Creation)
"How is Zoom Bangladesh working to change the fate of people?"
We have tried to highlight some of the stories. In the future, Zoom Bangladesh will work to create life-changing stories of thousands of such people. You can also come forward in the journey of changing the fate of helpless people. You can also join this journey of Zoom Bangladesh with your donation or Zakat money.