ASF help to make 26 acid survivors self-reliant
A total of 26 acid survivors yesterday received Tk 7.80 lakh to fight their legal battle and to be self-reliant through investing in income generating activities.
Acid Survivors Foundation provided the fund with a view to ensuring social and financial rehabilitation of the acid victims.
Each of the 26 acid survivor women from 17 districts received a check of Tk 30,000.
ASF Executive Director Monira Rahman, distributing the checks, stressed the need for the victims' being self-reliant and making best use of the money.
"It is not an act of pity. It is the investment of ASF to ensure a meaningful and dignified life of the acid survivors," said Monira.
All the employees of the foundation were present at the check distribution programme held at ASF office in the city's Banani.
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