International School Dhaka (ISD) organised a student-led community iftar at its campus on Thursday, bringing together around 150 children from nine partner organisations under its annual initiative.
The school said in a statement that the programme was held from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm as part of its effort to develop responsible global citizens through student leadership and community engagement.
The participating organisations included Solmaid, Families for Children, JAAGO Foundation, International Humanity Foundation, Love Education Food, United for Change, Artemis School of Life Foundation, Diamonds in the Rough Bancat Foundation and Rise and Shine Abinta Kabir Foundation.
With support from teachers and staff, the event was organised under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme’s Creativity, Activity and Service initiative and the Middle Years Programme’s community engagement framework.
The programme began with a reception followed by interactive games, art sessions and light sports facilitated by Grade 8 and Diploma Programme student volunteers.
Participants later gathered in the cafeteria to break their fast together and offer Maghrib prayers.
Children received food items, books and sports equipment as gifts at the end of the event.
The initiative was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2 on zero hunger, 4 on quality education, 8 on decent work and economic growth, and 17 on partnerships for the goals.
Through fundraising and donations, students contributed to providing meals as well as educational and recreational materials for the visiting children.
The programme concluded with a formal handover of gifts to representatives of the participating organisations.
