World Vision Bangladesh from Women of Vision Fairfield County announcement

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In Bangladesh

You can learn about what international Christian charity World Vision is doing in Bangladesh and find out what Women of Vision Fairfield County is doing locally for people in need at a lunch this Thursday in Greenwich.

— an announcement by Women of Vision Fairfield County

On Thursday, Oct 4 Women of Vision Fairfield County will be hosting a “Friendraiser Luncheon” and Trip Report from Bangladesh at The Belle Haven Club in Greenwich. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fred Whitteveen, national director of World Vision, Bangladesh, will be the keynote speaker, talking about ending child labor in Bangladesh.

“We are very fortunate to have Fred Whitteveen visiting the the USA at the same time we are having our event,” said Janine Kennedy, Chair of Women of Vision Fairfield County.

Whitteveen’s remarks will be followed by personal stories by travelers from Women of Vision FC who went to Bangladesh in February.

There will be an opportunity for guests to sign up for local work that Women of Vision are involved in Fairfield County, such as joining the School Volunteer Association in Bridgeport to read aloud in class to children pre-K to grade 6.

There will be an opportunity on Oct. 12 to go to Bridgeport and deliver school supplies to five schools.

Another opportunity: helping at Inspirica’s homeless shelter for families in Stamford by reading and doing art projects with the children.

Tickets to the event are $45. You can purchase them online or by emailing womenofvisionfc@gmail.com.

About Women of Vision Fairfield County

Since 2001, Women of Vision Fairfield County has matched over 1,600 children in World Vision projects with sponsor families in our community, and raised over $1.7 million to support our projects in the US and around the world.

About World Vision

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization, gifts to which are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

You may obtain a copy of World Vision’s financial report by writing to us at World Vision, Inc., PO Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063.

World Vision registers with agencies in many states. Some of them will supply you with the financial and registration information they have on file.

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