On Wednesday 30 August, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cook hosted a farewell event for the cricket team that will soon represent Bangladesh at the Street Child Cricket World Cup in Chennai.
A press release said the team consists of children who were rescued from life on the streets, and now live at the LEEDO Peace Home in Dhaka.
LEEDO (Local Education and Economic Development Organization) is a non-profit, volunteer-based development organization established in 2000. Through the provision of education, shelter and lifestyle support, LEEDO aims to protect vulnerable street children and help them return. mainstream community.