At just 21 years old, Aklima’s life had already been marked by hardship. Born and raised in Rangpur, she was married at an early age—a common vulnerability for girls in rural Bangladesh, where early marriage can close the door on education and independence before it has ever really opened. Before...
What a day! From exciting games for the children to special sports sessions for the mothers and staff — everyone got involved and the smiles said it all. Energy, laughter, and friendly competition in abundance. Days like this remind us what community really looks like. Watch the days events unfold...
Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to celebrating women's achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, and promoting gender equality in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education worldwide. At Sreepur Village, we are proud to be part of this movement...
We are absolutely thrilled to share that our Sreepur Village girls have been crowned champions of the Girls' Cricket Tournament 2026, beating Tepir Bari Ansar High School by 8 wickets in a nail-biting final. The tournament launched on 5th January with seven local schools taking part. After a month of...
When Parul’s father could no longer provide for his family, her future hung in the balance. In Bangladesh, girls like Parul face a stark reality: once they leave school, they rarely return. Many are pushed into early marriage. Others become trapped in cycles of poverty that span generations. But Parul’s...
Babul Age 8 When Babul’s father died suddenly, everything fell apart. His mother, left with nothing, faced an impossible choice: watch her son go hungry or leave behind everything she knew. She chose survival. Travelling from southern Bangladesh with her young boy, she arrived at Sreepur Village desperate, destitute,...
Earlier this week, Sreepur Village's families came together for their much-loved annual picnic — a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and pure joy. The village grounds were transformed into a hive of activity as children and their mothers gathered for a packed programme of games and races. With a...
We are thrilled to share that Sreepur Village has been chosen to partner with GemGenève, one of Europe's most prestigious jewellery and gemstone exhibitions, for their landmark 10th edition this May.
When Janette Porter became Chair of Sreepur Village in 2022, she was stepping into a role that felt like coming home. Her connection to the mothers and children we support in Bangladesh stretches back more than three decades, woven into the fabric of her family’s history.“Sreepur has been part of my life since...
We are delighted to share that our Patron, Dame Sarah Storey, has been awarded an Honourary Doctorate from the University of Sheffield. Earlier this week, Dame Sarah was honoured at a special ceremony that also marked the installation of Andy Haldane as the University’s 9th Chancellor. The day brought together...
We’re delighted to share that Dr Sue Tunnicliffe, our long‑standing patron, has been featured in UCL News following her recent award of Antigua and Barbuda’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross. It’s wonderful to see Sue’s contributions to science education recognised not only internationally but also celebrated by her academic community. Read...
This year marks ten years since Emma Gibbs joined Sreepur Village in a finance and administration role. After twenty years in recruitment in central London, Emma was ready for a change and found herself working for a small charity supporting vulnerable mothers and children in Bangladesh. Now UK Operations Manager,...
