Ger van der Vusse

Despite many declarations of the United Nations and promises made by almost all governments of the countries on our planet, millions of children are still living in a child-hostile world. Children are not only threatened by malnutrition, diseases and warfare but also by lack of appropriate … [Read more...]

Dr. Ehsan Hoque to Address UNICEF’s Children’s Week at Yale

CHESHIRE, CT – Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI) Executive Director Dr. Ehsan Hoque will give a presentation detailing DCI’s programs during UNICEF’s Children’s Week at Yale, at the Yale University, William L Harkness Hall, Room 116 (470 College Street, New Haven, CT 06511), at … [Read more...]

Toni L. Silva

Thank you to Dr. Hoque and everybody at DCI for educating hundreds of students at Dodd Middle School, in Cheshire, Connecticut, about the needs of impoverished children in Bangladesh and throughout the world. It has been our pleasure to run community service projects to donate hundreds of books and … [Read more...]

Dr. Faizul Islam

“No nation can progress without addressing the plight of its children. DCI is working towards that goal. I wish DCI great success.” –Dr. Faizul Islam , Washington DC … [Read more...]

Ruqsana Ahmed Polly

Hi, I am Ruqsana Polly Ahmed, President of DCI’s Michigan Chapter. I’m enjoying working with DCI and feel proud to be a part of this organization. When I went to Bangladesh in 2006, I visited different areas where DCI’s team is working very hard. I really appreciate the opportunity to work for the … [Read more...]

Dr. Maleka Ahmed Jappy

I am really honored and proud to be involved with DCI. I am confident the continuous effort of DCI and other organizations like this eventually will make a significant effect on child rights in this world. –Maleka Ahmed Jappy, Eastover , North Carolina … [Read more...]

Mahmudul Kabir

DCI is working hard to make the global community aware of the cry of the many disadvantaged people of the world. The Constitution of Bangladesh has called for taking special measures for the full realization of children’s rights, putting special attention on the most vulnerable children. … [Read more...]

Dr. Abu Raihan

I put my hands together with DCI for all the distressed children of the world and join you to promote and establish the rights of all children of the world. The children are the future. If we care for them well they will continue our struggle for child rights. I am glad to see that Distressed … [Read more...]

Nahreen Ahmed

I had no clue while traveling with the DCI team in Bangladesh that I was about to go through a life-changing experience. We were greeted by adorable young children that live in unimaginable conditions. But that did not keep them from smiling or greeting us happily. Spending time with them made me … [Read more...]

Shantalle Alam

I went to Bangladesh in Jan, 2008. My favorite moment there was seeing all the kids from every window in the orphanage waving goodbye and telling us to come back soon. That was also the moment I promised myself I would return to Bangladesh just to visit them again. The last place we went was the … [Read more...]

Saleh Kibria

Mr. Saleh Kibria, his wife Jolly and children Saika and Joheb visited Bangladesh recently. In his address to DCI’s Bangladesh team he said, “We have a very strong group in the US. Through DCI we will try to do more for our country. We want to change our country. These children are our future, so we … [Read more...]

Md. Harun Roshid

Mr. Harun Roshid visited DCI’s Project in Bangladesh during April and May of 2007. Here are Mr. Harun Roshid’s comments: “Every time I visit Bangladesh from USA, I’m shocked to see the desperately poor children every where. During my visit last April I felt a little bit of relief knowing we are … [Read more...]

Nahreen Ahmed

I had no clue while traveling with the DCI team in Bangladesh that I was about to go through a life-changing experience. We were greeted by adorable young children that live in unimaginable conditions. But that did not keep them from smiling or greeting us happily. Spending time with them made me … [Read more...]

Maliha Ahmed

Seeing the extent of the poverty in Bangladesh over the years, particularly among children, has been painful. But on my most recent trip there things were different. For the first time I saw the flame of hope and happiness in the bright faces of the many children DCI has helped. Having the … [Read more...]

DCI Executive Director Dr. Ehsan Hoque to Attend BMANA 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada for Child Rights

US-based charity fights for CHILD RIGHTS Cheshire, CT (June 20, 2010): Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI) Executive Director, Dr. Ehsan Hoque, will be giving a presentation entitled “DCI Programs in Bangladesh and How American Youth Can Benefit from Getting Involved” on July 2nd, … [Read more...]

DCI Child Rights Awareness Program to Be Held in Evanston, Illinois on June 19, 2010

US-based charity fights for CHILD RIGHTS Cheshire, CT (May 25, 2010): Distressed Children & Infants International, a US registered, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID# 810671495), is hosting a “DCI CHILD RIGHTS awareness and fund raising program” organized by DCI Illinois … [Read more...]

DCI Executive Director Dr. Ehsan Hoque to visit Manassas, Virginia for Child Rights Campaign

US-based charity fights for CHILD RIGHTS Cheshire, CT (March 11, 2010): Distressed Children and Infants (DCI) International’s Executive Director, Dr. Ehsan Hoque, will be giving a presentation entitled “DCI Programs in Bangladesh and How American Youth Can Benefit from Getting Involved” on March … [Read more...]

DCI Hosts 2nd Annual Child Rights Conference and Concert

Cheshire, CT 10/17/2009: More than 500 people attended Distressed Children & Infants (DCI) International’s 2nd Annual Conference on Child Rights and Journey for Rights & Sight Benefit Concert on October 17th, 2009. The day’s events took place at Yale School of Medicine’s TAC Building and … [Read more...]

DCI Participates in International Child Day & Child Rights Week 2009

Each year Child Rights Week is celebrated all over the world. Bangladesh also celebrate this week nationally. This year the government of Bangladesh observed this week during October 5-11. As child rights organizations Rights and Sight for Children (RSC) and Distressed Children & Infants (DCI) … [Read more...]

DCI Executive Director Campaigns for Child Rights at FOBANA 2009

Cheshire, CT: Distressed Children and Infants (DCI) International’s Executive Director, Dr. Ehsan Hoque, will be giving a presentation entitled DCI Programs and Activities in Bangladesh and How US Youth Can Benefit from Getting Involved on both July 3rd and July 4th at the 23rdFOBANA (the Federation … [Read more...]

DCI’s Executive Director Ehsan Hoque Speaks to VOA Bangla

Dr. Ehsanul Hoque , the Executive Director of Distressed Children & Infants International, explains in this interview how DCI’s mission is to advocate for child rights, and to help severely underprivileged children lift themselves out of poverty by providing them with basic life necessities, … [Read more...]

Child Rights Awareness Concert at Yale University

Distressed Children & Infants (DCI) International is hosting “A Celebration of Child Rights“, a concert in commemoration of Child Rights Week. The concert will take place on October 27, 2007, 6:00-8:00 PM, at Harkness Auditorium, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, … [Read more...]