Save the helpless
| File:Sth logo.png Save the Helpless (STH) | |
| Founded | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Hasibur Rahman |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Helping poor and street children |
| Headquarters | A/88, Road No-7, Section-1, North Bisil, Mirpur-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
| Services | Education, healthcare, food distribution, disaster relief, support for street children, rickshaw drivers, poor families, Quranic materials, blood donation, orphan care |
| Website | savethehelpless.com |
Save the Helpless (STH) is a non-profit organization based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged and vulnerable populations. Established in 2020 by Hasibur Rahman, the organization focuses on providing education, food, healthcare, and emergency support to street children, orphans, and impoverished families across Bangladesh.
History
Save the Helpless was founded during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic to support families affected by lockdowns and economic hardship. What began as a small group distributing food in the Mirpur area has since grown into a registered organization with ongoing humanitarian projects.
Programs and Activities
STH operates across several sectors:
- Education: Providing books, tuition fees, and basic schooling for poor and street children.
- Healthcare: Organizing medical camps and providing access to basic healthcare services.
- Food Aid: Distributing meals and ration packs during religious festivals, floods, and national emergencies.
- Disaster Relief: Supplying essentials during cyclones and floods in rural areas.
- Blood Donation Drives: Hosting voluntary blood donation events and connecting donors with recipients.
- Orphan Care: Supporting orphanages with food, clothing, and study materials.
- Rickshaw Drivers and Poor Families: Offering financial aid, shelter, and job support.
Outreach and Partnerships
STH runs most of its operations through donations and volunteer support. The organization is active on social media and frequently collaborates with local communities, schools, and health clinics.
Recognition
The organization has received local recognition for its consistent outreach during floods in Sylhet and northern Bangladesh, as well as its COVID-19 relief initiatives.
References
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- ↑ "Save the Helpless: Hope for the Street Children". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ↑ "Flood relief in Sylhet by Save the Helpless". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
