We Do Charity Foundation

The Crisis: Surviving on $0.36 a Day

Dukhuni Aunty's story represents one of the most extreme cases of poverty We Do Charity has ever witnessed. Living in a small, isolated village in Bangladesh, Dukhuni was a mother trying to survive on a monthly income of approximately 1,200 BDT (less than $11 USD, or about $0.36 a day). To make matters worse, her son was critically ill, requiring constant care and medical expenses that she had absolutely no way of paying. The family was facing literal starvation, unable to afford even one solid meal a day.

The Power of Community and the First Viral Fundraiser

When our Moulvibazar coordinator, Rabbi Miah, discovered Dukhuni's situation, we knew that basic, short-term food aid would not be enough to break the cycle of despair. We decided to launch a dedicated fundraiser with a target of 24,000 BDT—calculated to cover a full year of basic food, medical support, and living expenses. This would give Dukhuni a stable foundation to care for her sick son without the daily threat of hunger.

Launched on October 12, 2024, the campaign resonated deeply with the Bangladeshi tech and SEO community. The story of a mother surviving on $0.36 a day spread rapidly across social networks, becoming We Do Charity's first ever viral fundraiser. Within just three days, the target of 24,000 BDT was fully met.

Strict Accountability & Immediate Closure

In line with our core value of absolute transparency and donor respect, the moment the target of 24,000 BDT was reached on October 15, We Do Charity immediately closed the fundraising pool. We announced that we would not accept any further donations for this case, ensuring that funds were not overallocated or hoarded. This established a critical precedent for all future WDC campaigns: we only raise what is strictly needed, and not a single Taka more.

The entire 24,000 BDT was distributed directly to Dukhuni to support her family for 12 months, allowing her to buy rice, lentils, vegetables, and basic medicine for her son. This intervention successfully prevented a severe humanitarian crisis in their household.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How was the target of 24,000 BDT calculated?

A: The target was calculated to provide 2,000 BDT per month for 12 months, ensuring Dukhuni's family could buy basic food staples and critical medicines.

Q: Why did WDC close the fundraiser early?

A: We operate under a strict transparency policy. Once the calculated yearly goal is met, we close the campaign to redirect prospective donors to other urgent initiatives.

Q: Are there similar projects in your network?

A: Yes, this project set the blueprint for our other annual family support systems, such as Project 9: Mill Driver Family Support and Project 12: Project Mira.

The Impact

Full year of expenses funded. No further donations requested after target met.

Beneficiary Spotlight

"Mother living in a small village in Bangladesh. Survives on ~$11/month ($0.36/day). Son critically ill. Received 24,000 BDT for one year's expenses."

— Dukhuni (individual)

Project Notes

Raised 24,000 BDT in 3 days. WDC's first viral fundraiser.

Dukhuni Aunty — Annual Support