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BSS, Dhaka

Concern Worldwide, Bangl-adesh Monday launched 'Amrao Manush', a five-year project aimed at improving the livelihood of more than 10,000 people living on the streets of Dhaka.

Concern Worldwide, Bangadesh in partnership with SAJIDA Foundation, Nari Maitree, Social and Economic Enhancement Programme, Coalition for Urban Poor and Dhaka City Corporation is implementing the project in seven locations of Dhaka city, said a press release of Concern Worldwide.

Addressing the launching ceremony as the chief guest, acting chief executive officer (CEO) of DCC Golam Mustafa said NGOs and the private sector have not yet come forward with enough investment for changing the livelihood of pavement dwellers.

"Amrao Manush ('we are humans too') project will work to improve the quality of life of pavement dwellers through expanding NGO and government services in Dhaka city by building their capacity to access resources," said Concern Worldwide Country Director Kieron Crawley while presiding over the function.

The ceremony at Spectra Convention Centre at Gulshan-1 in the city included exhibition of drawings by pavement dweller children, and photographic exhibition highlighting the life of pavement dwellers.

Eminent artist Professor Rafiqunnabi was present as the special guest on the occasion.

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of sufferings and ultimate elimination of extreme poverty. It has been implementing development programmes in Bangladesh since its independence.