Laura Anne Bahlman:
Caretaker in Bangladesh
My name is Laura Bahlman, I grew up in a town called Palmerston North in New Zealand. I spent the past 6 years studying and working in Wellington. I gained an honours degree in Fine Arts, a Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults, and I am half way through a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Ecology and Biodiversity. I have had many types of jobs during this time ranging from a breakfast chef, a bar tender, cataloguing for our national health board and a scientific research technician.
I moved to Bangladesh 8 months ago to travel and to have the experience of amercing myself in a new culture. I have lived and worked alongside William at the Jyoti Foundation Shelter home also teaching English at the local City Council in Kushtia. I have learned a lot about the culture and religion in the past 8 months and look forward to learning more in the future.
I am looking forward to working in Bangladesh at the Shapla Foundation to offer children in this country, specifically Noahkhali, the opportunity to extend their education and the hope to dream of becoming whatever it is the dream to become whether that be a doctor, a journalist, or a teacher. This opportunity will allow bright children the ability to dream, to be educated and to influence their families and communities as a result.
Testimonials of Shapla Foundation
Being a parent is very emotionally rewarding. When my child accomplishes a milestone, the feeling is indescribable and incomparable. If there is any feeling close to such, I would say it’s the feeling I get every time I open a letter from my child that I sponsor through Shapla Foundation. Dare I say, there are few things that are more rewarding than seeing the smile on these kid’s faces. Shapla Foundation has created an amazing and smooth process that allows its sponsors to monitor the breathtaking achievements of the kids.
Owner, Dalworth Restoration
I believe no one can help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Thanks to Shapla Foundation I have found the someone I feel proud to help. These kids are really the future and I’m content knowing that I’m doing my part to build a brighter future. Through the program we can really see that these kids try their best given their difficult circumstances; they have a willingness to grow themselves and all they need is a pat on the back from us.
CMO, Central Station Marketing
