Zero Hunger

Bidyanondo (Ek Takay Ahar)

A very new and unique program began by Bidyanondo is 'Ek Takay Ahar', which refers to 'food for a single penny'. Under this program hundreds of street dwelling children, beggars, elderly people and physically and mentally challenged people hanging around streets or stations get their fundamental need of regular meals in exchange of more than one taka. Currently 'Ek Takay Ahar' is the flagship project of Bidyanondo. At present we are providing more than 1000 packets of meal in 8 districts of Bangladesh. The Bidyanondo Foundation's policy is to charge 1 taka to make sure that we are giving value for the people's pride. Paying the money allows them not to view themselves negatively as beggars. This project has been providing nutritional lifeline towards Bangladesh’s street children.