Update January 15, 2012

SpaandanB has completed the distribution of the first phase of relief materials received via the humanitarian flight of Boeing. 267 boxes were received which were sorted by local volunteers and repacked into 233 boxes. All the boxes have been distributed. The following table shows a break down of the distribution effort. SpaandanB Bangladesh office is now getting ready to recive the second phase of relief materials. We would like to thank all the volunteers who helped distribute the materials in Bangladesh. Click the following links for photo galleries.

Photo Galleries

• Volunteers in USA
• Phase I: Volunteers in Bangladesh
• Phase I: North Bengal Distribution

Update December 21, 2011

Boeing authority has confirmed that the remaining boxes will be delivered to Bangladesh by the end of January via Emirates airlines. Due to holiday rush in December, Emirates could not find any flight from Dubai to Dhaka which can carry extra cargo. However, in January Emirates will be able to carry the extra cargo. Relief materials equivalent to 8 cargo pallets have been collected. 3 cargo pallets have been already delivered to Bangladesh via Biman airlines. Aproximately 650 boxes will be shipped via Emirates by end of January. Earlier 265 boxes (total 8500 lbs) by 3 cargo pallets have been delivered to Bangladesh via Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

Update December 9, 2011

The appeal for collection of relief materials for Bangladesh,transported by the humanitarian delivery flight of Boeing, was responded in overwhelming numbers! Boxes flew in to Washington collection center from all parts of Unites States (look at donor list ). Boeing Bangladeshi employees deftly handled the incoming boxes and delivered them to Boeing warehouse for pallet construction. Due to a last minute technical difficulty of the specific aircraft, not all boxes were hauled by that specific flight. About 1/3 of the materials were placed on the aircraft. Boeing authority is currently working with other airlines (i.e. Emirates ) to send the remaining 2/3 boxes pretty soon. Keep tuned for updates on this. Only winter clothes are packed in the first installment since distribution of such goods is time critical.

On 23rd November, Biman's flight took off with the goods. Boeing employee Mr. Syed Hossain travelled along with other Biman officials in that flight to facilitate clearance process and to personally supervise the initial distribution process. SpaandanB office promptly cleared the materials from the customs and transported them through the assistance of Gulshan Youth Club to the storage center at Mohammadpur. Volunteers from BUET and officials of SpaandanB Bangladesh office sorted the boxes for ease of distribution.

Majority of the winter clothes are scheduled to be delivered in the cold stricken Northern parts of Bangladesh. Mr. Syed Hossain personally distributed 53 boxes among underprivileged children at GangaChhara, Rangpur. We will soon upload a video of the GangaChhara distribution process. The remaining boxes are currently being transported to Kurigram and Dinajpur. Transportation is provided by BUET 88 club. Volunteers from BUET 88 and Hunger Project Bangladesh will help in the distribution process. Few boxes are set aside for distribution among the victims of the November 17th fire incident at Rayerbazar, Dhaka . SpaandanB office is taking all measures to make sure that your donation reaches the right person. In the process it is involving many volunteers and organizations. A little help has indeed made a long way!

Photo Gallery

• Volunteers in USA
• Phase I: Volunteers in Bangladesh
• Phase I: North Bengal Distribution

Original Appeal

We are happy to inform you that in colaboration with SpaandanB, Bangladeshi employees at Boeing Company, WA have started a benevolent drive to collect used cloths, school supplies, toys etc. to be sent over to Bangladesh for distribution among under-privileged people. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recently purchased few new B-777 airplanes from the Boeing Company. The aircrafts are now being delivered to Biman. Boeing company has approved us to send about 20 Tons of help materials to Bangladesh to be shipped on board the maiden journey of these aircrafts. This service is provided by Boeing as part of their Humanitarian Delivery Flight program. SpaandanB Bangladesh office has already received clearance from proper authority to collect the materials from Shah Jalal Airport and will coordinate the distribution process using local volunteers.

Please step forward and make use of this great opportunity to send help materials to Bangladesh! The flight will leave on the third week of November, 2011. So, time is ticking!

You can send help materials in several ways. You can either box it by yourself and directly mail it to the Washington collection center, or make use of the local collection center where you can just drop off your materials on the designated date and time and volunteers will box it for you.

Things Accepted For Donation :

1. Winter clothing new/used for children, men and women (Jackets, Sweaters, Socks, Hand Gloves, Mittens, Winter Cap etc).
2. Regular clothing new/used for children, men and women (Pants/jeans, Shirts/T-shirts, Saries /Kamij , Shoes etc.)
3. Winter blankets, bed sheets/ comforter etc
4. Medicine & Supplies (Vitamins & Minerals, Vitamin A-D, Band-Aids etc)
5. Dry food/Canned Nutrition food ( Protein foods etc)
6. Educational Materials & Supplies ( Books, Backpacks, Pen/Pencils etc)
7. Kids small Toy's , picture books etc.

Please make sure that donated items are in good condition and properly cleaned. Cloths need to be folded. Make sure food/medicine items are not expired.

If You Want To Drop Off At A Local Collection Center :

If You Want To Directly Mail Your Donation :

For any further information, please contact spaandanb at info@spaandanb.org