Press Release: Hazi Choto Kolim School & College Wins Cricket Tournament by Shishu Polli Plus
Hazi Choto Kolim School & College won the final match of the Shishu Polli Plus Cricket Tournament by 37 runs, defeating Tepir Bari Ansar High School to become the champions. Eight schools took part in the tournament, hosted by Shishu Polli Plus.
In the final, Hazi Choto Kolim won the toss and chose to bat first, scoring 99 runs. Tepir Bari Ansar High School lost 6 wickets and couldn’t catch up, losing by 37 runs.
Patricia Kar, the Founder of Shishu Polli Plus, and the Upazila Education Officer presented the trophy to the winning team.
Jhuma from Hazi Choto Kolim School & College was awarded Player of the Tournament and also won the Man of the Match award for her outstanding performance.
Shishu Polli Plus is a charitable organization that has been providing long term rehabilitation services to distressed mothers and children in Bangladesh since 1989 through free food, shelter, clothing, treatment, educations and skill training and self-employment.
Shishu Polli Plus is a purpose-built CHILDREN VILLAGE where we aim to provide long term rehabilitation services to underprivileged children and their mothers who are neglected due to poverty, social stigma, trauma etc.
Shishu Polli Plus joyfully celebrated its 35th anniversary on 6th February 2024. The day commenced with the ceremonial release of balloons by the Honourable Deputy Commissioner and Founder, Patricia Kerr. The celebrations featured vibrant cultural performances by beneficiary mothers and children.
As part of tradition, the organisation hosted an Open Day, allowing local residents to visit and experience the project firsthand. The festivities concluded with a delightful meal shared by beneficiaries, staff, and guests, making the occasion truly memorable.
Every Year literacy day is celebrated worldwide. Today 8th September is World Literacy Day and in Bangladesh 42 million people are still illiterate. The Shishu Polli Plus charity focuses heavily on literacy and most recently digital literacy so that our mothers and children can navigate their futures independently and confidently in this ever-changing and most challenging world.
Shishu Polli Plus paid tribute to the Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 46th death anniversary. Observing the day, an art competition and tree plantation programme was held on 15 August 2021, Sunday.
