Dinah, the Chief Trustee, of Bhola's Children, is off on her travels again. She and Freda, fellow member of the Board are in Dhaka as I write, awaiting the evening launch to the island. As supporters will know, Ali, founder, and mainstay of the home for so many years, has been out of action recently. We've been working hard to find a replacement director who will maintain and develop Ali's - and our - dreams whilst leaving Ali himself in more of an advisory and consultancy role. Zakir is currently doing a wonderful job and we all hope he will stay long term.Below, I'm publishing intact Dinah's letter to donors. Yes, it is unashamedly a begging letter! But more than that - we're well aware that finances are tight the world over - it's a request for ideas, for advice, for unique suggestions about new ways of fundraising. Whether you personally can offer...
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