Life in Bangladesh

It won't be long now before I head off to Bangladesh with Compassion International.  Before I go I thought I'd share this little write up on life in Northeastern Bangladesh where the boy that we sponsor lives.  This information comes from Compassion:

Many of the people living in the villages of northeastern Bangladesh are from the Garo tribe. Known for their honesty and industrious spirit, most Garos earn a living by farming. Many of them work on larger farms as day laborers. However, despite their hard work, they earn only a meager wage, insufficient to provide for their children’s basic needs.

Garos typically live in houses made of bamboo, straw and mud. Those who are better off have houses with brick walls and tin roofs. As a rule, these simple houses lack electricity, running water and adequate sanitation facilities.

Unlike the majority of Bangladeshis, who are Muslims, most Garos practice Christianity, and in the northeastern region, Compassion partners primarily with local churches in Garo villages to minister to their children.

Garos typically build their homes with bamboo and straw. Some houses have mud-made walls with a roof of straw or plastic sheets. The houses are 7 by 14 feet in size, and usually house five or six people. Most homes have front yards where families keep their pet cows, chickens and ducks.

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