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Disabled Children Fund
UK · Sylhet, Bangladesh

Every child deserves to move, learn, belong.

We support disabled children and their families in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Practical help today. A bigger vision for tomorrow.

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150+ wheelchairs since 2017. Run by a small UK team with a volunteer local coordinator in Sylhet — no paid staff, no middlemen, every delivery in person.
A family in Sylhet receiving support for their disabled child
Our work

Wheelchairs, home schooling, and a long-term commitment to families.

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Disabled Children Fund · Sylhet, Bangladesh

01 · What we do

Practical help, right now.

These are the three things we are doing today, with the money and volunteers we have. No sprawl. No promises we can't keep.

Wheelchair support

We help families access wheelchairs that fit the child, their home, and the roads around them. Fitted, delivered, and followed up in person.

Current work

Home schooling help

Learning materials, basic tuition support, and helping families navigate the education the state should — but often doesn't — provide.

Current work

A disability centre, Sylhet

Our long-term vision: a permanent space for therapy, learning, and community for families who have been left alone for too long. We need volunteers, funding, and founders to make it real.

Future plan
03 · Transparency

Photos, family stories, and real numbers.

We are arranging photographs and family profiles so you can see exactly who your donation helps. Here's what we're collecting — and why it takes time.

What we're collecting
  • Photos and videos of children and families
  • Family income and circumstances profile
  • Delivery day documentation
  • Before / after home adaptation photos
Why it takes time

Many families don't own smartphones. Our person on the ground in Sylhet has to schedule visits to take photos and videos at each family's home. That's why updates come in batches, not instantly.

Our promise

No stock photos. No fabricated testimonials. Every number and every story comes from the founder and is real.

02 · The journey

From your gift to a child's first steps.

Six steps. No black box. Every donor sees how the money is used and what changed.

Step 01
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You give

One-time, monthly, or sponsor a specific child. You receive a receipt by email.

Step 02
2

We allocate

Funds are assigned to a child, a wheelchair order, or a learning support need. Minimal overhead until delivery.

Step 03
3

We measure & fit

Our Sylhet team visits the family, measures the child, and helps fit a wheelchair suited to their body, terrain, and home.

Step 04
4

We deliver

The wheelchair or support is hand-delivered to the family home. The team trains the child and family to use it.

Step 05
5

We follow up

Home visits, repairs, and ongoing learning support. We stay for years, not days.

Step 06
6

We report back

You get updates with photos, the child's first name where safe, and what changed. No marketing fluff — just proof.

04 · Guides & field notes

What we're learning.

Every video, every field visit, every wheelchair fit — we turn it into a guide. Free to read, written for parents, teachers, and other charities.

Auto-published from our YouTube channel · updated weekly

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Monthly membership

Join the DCF family.

Monthly members keep our work moving all year. Pick a tier, set the amount, and get updates from Sylhet.

£5/month

The Cheer Squad

Birthday cards and small Eid gifts for children who rarely get celebrated.

£10/month

Wheelbuilder

"A wheelchair in 10 months." Covers one standard wheelchair every year.

£15/month

Home Helper

Ramps, rails, and small home adaptations that keep families safe.

£25/month

Mobility Champion

One full wheelchair + delivery every six months.

£50/month

Family Angel

Sponsors one child's full support: wheelchair, school help, and follow-up.

To join as a monthly member, click a tier above or pick your own monthly amount on Donorbox. Choose Monthly at the top of the form.

Become a monthly member →

Secure monthly donation via Donorbox · receipts by email · cancel anytime

Hands-on in Sylhet

Volunteer in Bangladesh.

Raise £1,500 for the charity's work, then join us in Sylhet and help deliver wheelchairs and home adaptations to destitute families. Village accommodation and breakfast are included — you cover your own flight, other meals and any optional tours or travel. A lifetime experience with real impact.

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Your own flight

You arrange and pay for your own UK–Bangladesh flight — we'll advise on the best routes.

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Stay with us

Village accommodation and breakfast are included. Other meals, local tours and travel costs are at your own expense.

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Direct impact

Help fit a wheelchair, install a ramp, or deliver a commode to a family.

Two-week experience

1

Arrival & orientation. Airport pickup, welcome meal, settle into village accommodation.

2-5

Project days. Visit families, deliver wheelchairs, fit ramps, see daily life change.

6

Rest day. Village walk, local pool, home-cooked barbecue evening.

7-12

Deeper immersion. Work alongside local team, learn family life, tea gardens, document stories.

Donate to the Volunteer Travel Fund →

Donations to the Volunteer Travel Fund are managed securely via Donorbox.

Want to apply? Email hello@disabledchildrenfundbd.org with your name, skills, and preferred dates.

In the news

The story reached the news.

A local news channel reported on our work. Watch it below.

Honest answers

The questions everyone asks.

Where does my money actually go?

Your donation goes directly to programmes in Sylhet, Bangladesh — wheelchairs, learning materials, repairs, and follow-up visits. We publish updates with photos and records of what was delivered.

Can I sponsor a specific child?

Yes. Monthly sponsorship helps cover a child's wheelchair maintenance, home schooling materials, and basic support. You will receive personal updates with photos and progress from our team on the ground.

Can I visit the work in Sylhet?

Yes — through our volunteer programme. Raise £1,500 for the charity's work, then join us in Sylhet and help deliver wheelchairs and home adaptations to destitute families. Village accommodation and breakfast are included — you cover your own flight, other meals and any optional tours or travel. A lifetime experience with real impact. See the Volunteer section for details.

What is your long-term vision?

Our dream is a permanent disability centre in Sylhet: a space for therapy, learning, and community for families who have been left alone for too long. We need volunteers, founders, and funding to make it real.